No tropical formations expected soon
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FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills says she is not expecting any tropical formations for the next few days. She says large plumes of Saharan dust continue to blow through the Atlantic basin. Mills says the plumes are covering parts of the Caribbean Islands and will travel through the Caribbean and into the Gulf within the next couple of days.

Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say

Update (July 9): The Lee County Sheriff's Office identified the man killed as 51-year-old Viktar Kiryk. The sheriff's office said Kiryk and three family members were in the water at the beach when lightning struck Kiryk. Three others were taken to the hospital. At last check, all three were expected to be OK. Click here for our updated story.

Tampa weather | Friday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tomorrow. 

Tampa weather | Friday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Friday will be partly cloudy with scattered storms developing and a high temperature of 92 degrees.

Today's tropical weather forecast
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As El Niño continues to develop in the Pacific, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber explains how weaker trade winds impact our weather patterns. For our area in Florida, these winds create a much stronger subtropical jet stream, which creates a stronger wind shear across the Caribbean and Atlantic during the tropical season. There are no major signs of tropical developments as it remains quiet through the weekend and into next week.

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.

Tampa weather | Friday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Friday will be partly cloudy and hot with scattered afternoon storms.  The high temperature will be 92 degrees.

Tampa weather | Thursday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says scattered storms are expected tomorrow afternoon. 

Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Thursday will be partly cloudy with storms developing in the afternoon. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.

Today's tropical weather forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says a load of Saharan dust is being pushed across the Atlantic, with some of it making its way toward Florida and the southeastern portion of the U.S. within the next few days into next week. Strong wind shear is being monitored across the Caribbean as conditions are unfavorable. No tropical developments are expected within the next seven days.

Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be hot and steamy with developing afternoon storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.

Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Wednesday will be partly cloudy with developing afternoon storms. The high temperature will be 92 degrees.

July starts quietly in tropics
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics as we enter the second month of the 2026 hurricane season. He said no tropical formation is expected over the next seven days. He says the lack of activity is due to a plume of Saharan dust works its way west, cooler water temperatures in the Atlantic and a strong wind shear across the Caribbean. 

Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Wednesday will be hot and humid with scattered afternoon storms.  The high temperature will be 92 degrees.

Tampa weather | Tuesday evening forecast
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FOX 13’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the Tuesday evening forecast. 

World Cup fans brace for weather phenomenon known as 'heat dome'

A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.

Rain and storms move across Bay Area chipping away at drought conditions

A weak front is bringing heavy rain and scattered storms across Florida today, placing almost all of the Bay Area under a marginal risk for excessive rainfall.