Tropical Update; August 6, 2022
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Tropical Update; August 6, 2022

After a quiet couple of months, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says we may start to see some tropical activity off the coast of Africa in the coming days. Weber says as some of the Saharan dust starts to subside the conditions become more favorable for development. He says something may start to make its way toward the west by the middle of next week and may start to show signs of development. Weber adds that it is important to note that there is plenty of time to keep an eye on it.

After a quiet couple of months, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says we may start to see some tropical activity off the coast of Africa in the coming days. Weber says as some of the Saharan dust starts to subside the conditions become more favorable for development. He says something may start to make its way toward the west by the middle of next week and may start to show signs of development. Weber adds that it is important to note that there is plenty of time to keep an eye on it.

Today's tropical weather forecast
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Today's tropical weather forecast

Meteorologist Jim Weber says the Gulf is quiet at the moment, but there are some tropical waves coming off the coast of Africa that forecasters are keeping an eye on. While there is a light wind shear, the Saharan dust is moving across the Atlantic.

Meteorologist Jim Weber says the Gulf is quiet at the moment, but there are some tropical waves coming off the coast of Africa that forecasters are keeping an eye on. While there is a light wind shear, the Saharan dust is moving across the Atlantic.

Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State, NOAA reaffirm confidence in busy season prediction

Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State, NOAA reaffirm confidence in busy season prediction

Experts at CSU and NOAA decreased the forecast number of named storms from what they initially predicted in earlier outlooks, but they say you should still prepare for an active season.

Experts at CSU and NOAA decreased the forecast number of named storms from what they initially predicted in earlier outlooks, but they say you should still prepare for an active season.

Tropical Update: August 4, 2022
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Tropical Update: August 4, 2022

NOAA has put out its updated numbers for the season and while it is good news, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says we have a long way to go. Weber says NOAA slightly decreased the number of predicted named storms from 14 to 20, which is down from 14-21 and the number of predicted hurricanes fell from 3-6 to 3-5. Weber says at the moment there is no expected development for the next five days.

NOAA has put out its updated numbers for the season and while it is good news, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says we have a long way to go. Weber says NOAA slightly decreased the number of predicted named storms from 14 to 20, which is down from 14-21 and the number of predicted hurricanes fell from 3-6 to 3-5. Weber says at the moment there is no expected development for the next five days.

New hurricane sirens installed on Indian Shores for evacuation alerts

New hurricane sirens installed on Indian Shores for evacuation alerts

Hurricane Season is underway, and August-October are historically considered the peak for most major storms. Indian Shores has installed new hurricane sirens to help make sure residents know when they need to evacuate the barrier island.

Hurricane Season is underway, and August-October are historically considered the peak for most major storms. Indian Shores has installed new hurricane sirens to help make sure residents know when they need to evacuate the barrier island.

High-tech hurricane tracking system uses drones above and below water

High-tech hurricane tracking system uses drones above and below water

The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.

The director of NOAA, John Cortinas said his organization is partnering with the company Saildrone to launch a mission that will let them see parts of hurricanes not normally visible to humans.

AC repair professional gives tips to keep you from needing his help

AC repair professional gives tips to keep you from needing his help

If your air conditioner stopped working completely, that might be a good thing according to Matt Cook of Tampa Bay Home Solutions. He says some AC problems can actually be fixed by homeowners, or prevented altogether.

If your air conditioner stopped working completely, that might be a good thing according to Matt Cook of Tampa Bay Home Solutions. He says some AC problems can actually be fixed by homeowners, or prevented altogether.