EF1 tornado damages buildings, downs trees in downtown Sarasota

EF1 tornado damages buildings, downs trees in downtown Sarasota

A pocket of strong storms moved over downtown Sarasota Wednesday afternoon, causing damage to buildings and knocking over large trees. A few hours later, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado was present in the area.

A pocket of strong storms moved over downtown Sarasota Wednesday afternoon, causing damage to buildings and knocking over large trees. A few hours later, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado was present in the area.

More than pretty photos: The science behind colorful sunrises and sunsets

More than pretty photos: The science behind colorful sunrises and sunsets

Have you ever wondered why the sun puts on a breathtaking show of colors in the morning and at dusk? The bountiful hues of reds, oranges and pinks at sunrise and sunset are certainly something worth treasuring each day, and you can thank science for that.

Have you ever wondered why the sun puts on a breathtaking show of colors in the morning and at dusk? The bountiful hues of reds, oranges and pinks at sunrise and sunset are certainly something worth treasuring each day, and you can thank science for that.

Solar storm triggers dazzling display of Northern Lights over Finland

Solar storm triggers dazzling display of Northern Lights over Finland

A solar storm turned the skies a brilliant shade of green over Scandinavia Sunday night, just in time for St. Patricks' Day week.

A solar storm turned the skies a brilliant shade of green over Scandinavia Sunday night, just in time for St. Patricks' Day week.

Cold front brings possibility for severe storms across Tampa Bay Saturday

Cold front brings possibility for severe storms across Tampa Bay Saturday

Friday's weather will stay relatively calm, but Saturday brings a cold front that will likely cause strong to severe storms across the Bay Area, and a significant drop in temperatures.

Friday's weather will stay relatively calm, but Saturday brings a cold front that will likely cause strong to severe storms across the Bay Area, and a significant drop in temperatures.