Wednesday evening forecast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Lee strengthens into hurricane, expected to become 'extremely dangerous' major hurricane
Lee is officially a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center confirmed Wednesday afternoon during its 5 p.m. advisory.
Lee is officially a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center confirmed Wednesday afternoon during its 5 p.m. advisory.
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Tropical Storm Lee to become major hurricane
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Lee, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. The peak of hurricane season is four days away and he is seeing an uptick in tropical activity. In addition to Lee, Weber is watching Invest 96 working its way off the coast of Africa, and he is also monitoring the remnants of Hurricane Franklin, which may try to re-establish itself. Weber expects Tropical Storm Lee to reach hurricane strength soon and strengthen as it moves over warm water in the Atlantic. While Weber does not expect Lee to hit Florida because the computer models show it turning northward before reaching the Sunshine State, he says we could feel some of the effects depending on when it makes that turn.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Lee, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane. The peak of hurricane season is four days away and he is seeing an uptick in tropical activity. In addition to Lee, Weber is watching Invest 96 working its way off the coast of Africa, and he is also monitoring the remnants of Hurricane Franklin, which may try to re-establish itself. Weber expects Tropical Storm Lee to reach hurricane strength soon and strengthen as it moves over warm water in the Atlantic. While Weber does not expect Lee to hit Florida because the computer models show it turning northward before reaching the Sunshine State, he says we could feel some of the effects depending on when it makes that turn.
This summer was a global record breaker for highest heat ever calculated, meteorologists say
So far, 2023 is the second-hottest year on record, behind 2016, experts say.
So far, 2023 is the second-hottest year on record, behind 2016, experts say.
Hurricane Idalia clean up begins in Bay Area’s hardest hit communities
Three of the hardest hit communities around the Bay Area have started solid waste collection for storm debris following Hurricane Idalia.
Three of the hardest hit communities around the Bay Area have started solid waste collection for storm debris following Hurricane Idalia.
USF researchers say Pinellas County beaches severely eroded following Hurricane Idalia
A week after Hurricane Idalia brushed Tampa Bay, the coastline is still recovering from significant erosion, prompting researchers to study the impacts.
A week after Hurricane Idalia brushed Tampa Bay, the coastline is still recovering from significant erosion, prompting researchers to study the impacts.
Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Tropical Storm Lee named over Atlantic, expected to become 'extremely dangerous' hurricane: NHC
Tropical Depression 13 formed from Invest 95L in the Atlantic Ocean Tuesday morning.
Tropical Depression 13 formed from Invest 95L in the Atlantic Ocean Tuesday morning.
Tuesday night forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto breaks down the Tuesday night forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto breaks down the Tuesday night forecast
How much flood water does it take to damage a car? Does it matter if it is salt or fresh?
Between hurricanes, record rains and king tides; Americans have been driving through a lot of flooding and puddles. All that water takes toll on your car.
Between hurricanes, record rains and king tides; Americans have been driving through a lot of flooding and puddles. All that water takes toll on your car.
Monday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Tropical Depression 13 forms in Atlantic
Tropical Depression 13 officially formed in the Atlantic Tuesday morning, as forecasters expect it to become a powerful hurricane by the end of the week. Meteorologist Jim Weber predicts Tropical Depression 13 could become a 'major' hurricane, reaching Category 3 or 4 status by Sunday. Here's what you can expect.
Tropical Depression 13 officially formed in the Atlantic Tuesday morning, as forecasters expect it to become a powerful hurricane by the end of the week. Meteorologist Jim Weber predicts Tropical Depression 13 could become a 'major' hurricane, reaching Category 3 or 4 status by Sunday. Here's what you can expect.
Shore Acres residents awaiting FEMA assistance with temporary housing costs
Residents in Shore Acres have been busy for days cleaning up.
Residents in Shore Acres have been busy for days cleaning up.
Tuesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
South Jetty in Venice closed over Labor Day due to Hurricane Idalia storm surge damage
Hurricane Idalia is long gone, but the storm still impacted Labor Day plans at the beach. Crews spent Monday evening picking up debris in Treasure Island, and in Venice, the South Jetty, which is normally busy on the holiday, is still shut down because of storm surge damage.
Hurricane Idalia is long gone, but the storm still impacted Labor Day plans at the beach. Crews spent Monday evening picking up debris in Treasure Island, and in Venice, the South Jetty, which is normally busy on the holiday, is still shut down because of storm surge damage.
FEMA adds Pinellas County to Florida’s Major Disaster Declaration
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Pinellas County to Florida’s Major Disaster Declaration, which means residents can apply for individual assistance.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Pinellas County to Florida’s Major Disaster Declaration, which means residents can apply for individual assistance.
Drone video shows Burning Man flooding in Nevada desert
Drone footage captured an aerial view of the Burning Man festival grounds on September 2 after heavy rain created muddy conditions that left thousands stranded in the Nevada desert.
Drone footage captured an aerial view of the Burning Man festival grounds on September 2 after heavy rain created muddy conditions that left thousands stranded in the Nevada desert.
Monday night forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber breaks down the Monday night forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber breaks down the Monday night forecast
Quiet week expected in the tropics
FOX 13 Meteorologist Osterberg is keeping his eye on the tropics on Labor Day. Dave is watching one Tropical Wave that is expected to turn into a storm. Dave says the wave has a 90 percent of developing in the next seven days. However, the tropics are expected to stay quiet for the next 4-5 days.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Osterberg is keeping his eye on the tropics on Labor Day. Dave is watching one Tropical Wave that is expected to turn into a storm. Dave says the wave has a 90 percent of developing in the next seven days. However, the tropics are expected to stay quiet for the next 4-5 days.