FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Both FedEx and UPS said the safety of its drivers remains a top priority following the winter weather blast.
Saturday Christmas Eve forecast
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Meteorologist Tony Sadiku
Tropical fish farmers bracing for any impacts from cold temperatures
Tropical fish farmers are paying close attention to the cold weather temperatures ahead of Christmas to brace their business for any impacts.
Tropical fish farmers are paying close attention to the cold weather temperatures ahead of Christmas to brace their business for any impacts.
Cold air settles in across Tampa Bay area with freeze warnings issued in most of the region
The temperatures proved to be completely different from what they were Friday morning as the cold front moved through the Sunshine State. Temperatures dropped throughout the day, and freeze warnings and wind chill advisories have been issued for most of the region.
The temperatures proved to be completely different from what they were Friday morning as the cold front moved through the Sunshine State. Temperatures dropped throughout the day, and freeze warnings and wind chill advisories have been issued for most of the region.
Cold weather shelters expected to stay open through the weekend
If you need a warm place to stay this weekend, several cold weather shelters across the Tampa Bay area are open.
If you need a warm place to stay this weekend, several cold weather shelters across the Tampa Bay area are open.
Friday evening forecast
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen
Blizzard in Buffalo: Here's what 'zero-mile visibility' looks like
"We don't even want to be parked in it, you definitely don't want to be driving in it," the National Weather Service warned -- with video to prove their point.
"We don't even want to be parked in it, you definitely don't want to be driving in it," the National Weather Service warned -- with video to prove their point.
Grumpy sportscaster forced to cover winter storm goes viral: 'Can I go back to my regular job?'
A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.
A local Iowa sports reporter assigned to reporting on the blizzard conditions currently gripping the Midwest turned heads online Thursday with a clip of his hilariously grumpy reactions to having to be outside in the cold for the job.
Tampa Bay area counties open cold weather shelters with freeze warnings issued for Christmas weekend
With forecasters expecting the Tampa Bay area to see one of its coldest Christmas Days on record, counties across central Florida are opening cold weather shelters for anyone needing a warm place to stay over the holiday weekend.
With forecasters expecting the Tampa Bay area to see one of its coldest Christmas Days on record, counties across central Florida are opening cold weather shelters for anyone needing a warm place to stay over the holiday weekend.
Friday afternoon forecast
Meteorologist Jim Weber says temperatures are continuing to fall. Freeze warnings have been issued for the weekend, but temperatures will warm back up next week.
Meteorologist Jim Weber says temperatures are continuing to fall. Freeze warnings have been issued for the weekend, but temperatures will warm back up next week.
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.