Tropical systems kept at bay
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says we are seeing warmer waters throughout the Gulf of Mexico and into the Caribbean Sea, but dry air and strong wind shear are keeping tropical systems at bay. Weber says it?s basically the same story as we go into the next five to seven days with no signs of development.

Tropics remain quiet as wind shear continues
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the wind shear is keeping storms from forming in the areas of the tropics meteorologists keep an eye on this time of year. He does not expect anything to develop over the five to seven days.

Sunday night forecast
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Fox 13 meteorologist Tyler Eliasen breaks down the Sunday night forecast

Quiet stretch continues in the tropics
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A quiet stretch has continued in the tropics after Tropical Storm Arlene formed at the beginning of the month. Fox 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterbeg says that should continue for at least the next seven days. He says this is typical for June as the months with the most storms are usually August-October.

Saturday night forecast
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Fox Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen breaks down the Saturday night forecast.

Tropical storms unlikely for the next few days
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Fox 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg provides an update on tropical storms. According to Osterberg the forecast is for an average year and over the next few days no major storms are expected to develop.

Pinellas Park's Jungle Gym provides active summer camp
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It's a summer camp that will have your kids moving all day long. Jungle Gym in Pinellas Park incorporates ninja training, parkour as wellas a team and character building for a fun and active week of play.

El Nino officially develops
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto is keeping an eye on the tropics. He does not expect anything to develop over the next week and adds that El Nino has officially formed. Though the tropics are quiet Dellegatto stresses the importance of being prepared throughout hurricane season.

Mars or Manhattan? Wildfire smoke draws comparisons to Red Planet

The light-scattering effect of the smoke molecules turned the sky several shades of red throughout the day Wednesday and had some asking, am I on Mars or Earth?