Deadly Christmas week bomb cyclone unleashes damaging winds and brutally cold temperatures across country
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state
All but one of the 50 states have documented a temperature below zero, with Hawaii being the sole outlier. Yes, even Florida has reached negative temperatures. In the Lower 48, Montana holds the all-time record at minus 70 degrees.
All but one of the 50 states have documented a temperature below zero, with Hawaii being the sole outlier. Yes, even Florida has reached negative temperatures. In the Lower 48, Montana holds the all-time record at minus 70 degrees.
Christmas Eve-Eve forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg emphasizes that Friday will not end how it started. The cold front he's been talking about all week is moving through and temperatures will be dropping all day long. Wind chill advisories will be issued tonight and freeze warnings are out for most of the state.
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg emphasizes that Friday will not end how it started. The cold front he's been talking about all week is moving through and temperatures will be dropping all day long. Wind chill advisories will be issued tonight and freeze warnings are out for most of the state.
Local strawberry farmers and gardeners preparing for cold weather
With freeze watches issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, strawberry farmers are doing what they can to protect their livelihood.
With freeze watches issued for most of the Tampa Bay area, strawberry farmers are doing what they can to protect their livelihood.
Winter storms around the country impacting holiday travelers at Tampa International Airport
Storms around the country are already hammering travelers at Tampa International Airport. From Atlanta to Washington, holiday travelers are facing a wall of cancelations and delays with snow stopping many planes in their tracks.
Storms around the country are already hammering travelers at Tampa International Airport. From Atlanta to Washington, holiday travelers are facing a wall of cancelations and delays with snow stopping many planes in their tracks.
Tampa Bay area braces for cold weather over holiday weekend
Counties across the Tampa Bay area are expected to activate emergency cold weather shelters Friday, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30s throughout the region.
Counties across the Tampa Bay area are expected to activate emergency cold weather shelters Friday, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30s throughout the region.
Thursday evening weathercast
Chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Freeze watches issued for parts of Tampa Bay area ahead of coldest Christmas in decades
Get ready for a weather roller coaster. Freeze watches are out for most of the Tampa Bay area. Between Saturday and Sunday, temperatures could be in the 20s - that doesn't include the wind chill temperatures. "It’s going to only last a couple of days, but it’s going to pack a punch.”
Get ready for a weather roller coaster. Freeze watches are out for most of the Tampa Bay area. Between Saturday and Sunday, temperatures could be in the 20s - that doesn't include the wind chill temperatures. "It’s going to only last a couple of days, but it’s going to pack a punch.”
Know your rights: When does an airline owe you a refund?
A blast of winter weather will likely make the holiday travel difficult. While airline passengers can't control the weather, there are options for how you respond to it.
A blast of winter weather will likely make the holiday travel difficult. While airline passengers can't control the weather, there are options for how you respond to it.
Thursday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber explains what to expect this weekend after a cold front moves through just in time for Christmas.
Meteorologist Jim Weber explains what to expect this weekend after a cold front moves through just in time for Christmas.
Tampa Bay Lightning's game against Buffalo Sabres rescheduled due to winter storm
Due to severe weather expected in New York, the Lightning game scheduled against the Sabres on Friday night has been postponed.
Due to severe weather expected in New York, the Lightning game scheduled against the Sabres on Friday night has been postponed.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
When do iguanas fall from trees in Florida (and will it happen on Christmas Day)?
Although they may not be native to Florida, iguanas do have something in common with actual Sunshine State residents. They just aren't used to the cold weather. Could there be another "falling iguana" alert this Christmas weekend?
Although they may not be native to Florida, iguanas do have something in common with actual Sunshine State residents. They just aren't used to the cold weather. Could there be another "falling iguana" alert this Christmas weekend?
Thursday morning forecast
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Meteorologist Dave Osterberg
Wednesday evening weathercast
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Meteorologist Jim Weber
Major winter storm to impact holiday travel plans with prolonged flight delays, multiple cancellations
One of the busiest travel times of the year is coinciding with a massive winter storm, meaning it may be a bumpy ride for those looking to get home for the holidays.
One of the busiest travel times of the year is coinciding with a massive winter storm, meaning it may be a bumpy ride for those looking to get home for the holidays.
Sanibel Island: Visitors can return in January, but tourism is still recovering after Hurricane Ian
In just a matter of weeks, Sanibel Island will reopen to the public after damages caused by Hurricane Ian. but city officials aren't promoting it as a vacation opportunity for tourists. A handful of restaurants and businesses are open, beaches are closed, and there is still plenty of rebuilding to do.
In just a matter of weeks, Sanibel Island will reopen to the public after damages caused by Hurricane Ian. but city officials aren't promoting it as a vacation opportunity for tourists. A handful of restaurants and businesses are open, beaches are closed, and there is still plenty of rebuilding to do.
Wednesday morning forecast
FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg says we are only a couple of days away from the coldest air we have had this season. The front coming through Wednesday isn?t the one doing it. That will come Friday. Then, temperatures will drop to the 30s and 40s this Christmas weekend.
FOX 13's meteorologist Dave Osterberg says we are only a couple of days away from the coldest air we have had this season. The front coming through Wednesday isn?t the one doing it. That will come Friday. Then, temperatures will drop to the 30s and 40s this Christmas weekend.
Tuesday evening weathercast
Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto
Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto