Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
Hurricane season 2025 hits its peak
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the tropics are quiet as we hit the peak of the 2025 hurricane season. However, he does caution that it does not mean that the rest of the season will be smooth sailing. Typically, we see six named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes after September 10. He says waves of Saharan dust coming off the coast of Africa and drier air are keeping things quiet, but conditions are expected to become more favorable for development later this month. The next name on the list is Gabrielle.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the tropics are quiet as we hit the peak of the 2025 hurricane season. However, he does caution that it does not mean that the rest of the season will be smooth sailing. Typically, we see six named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes after September 10. He says waves of Saharan dust coming off the coast of Africa and drier air are keeping things quiet, but conditions are expected to become more favorable for development later this month. The next name on the list is Gabrielle.
Tampa weather | Wednesday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says scattered rain and storms are on tap with the high temperature staying below 90 degrees in Tampa.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says scattered rain and storms are on tap with the high temperature staying below 90 degrees in Tampa.
Tampa weather | Wednesday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain coverage will remain fairly high at about 60% on Wednesday, with the afternoon high reaching about 88 degrees in Tampa.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain coverage will remain fairly high at about 60% on Wednesday, with the afternoon high reaching about 88 degrees in Tampa.
Davis Islands firefighters serving from trailers as rebuild stalls after Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
When Hurricane Helene brushed the Tampa Bay area on September 26, 2024, storm surge pushed as high as eight feet onto Davis Islands. Fire Station 17, built in 1958, took on three feet of water, destroying furniture, electrical systems, HVAC and drywall.
Tampa weather | Spotty showers along the coast
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the Tuesday forecast as cloudy conditions continue with a chance for rain in some areas.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the Tuesday forecast as cloudy conditions continue with a chance for rain in some areas.
Tropics quiet 1 day ahead of hurricane season peak
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics as we head into the peak of hurricane season. He says no tropical formation is expected within the next seven days. Weber added that there are several plumes of Saharan dust working their way off the coast of Africa, which usually keeps things quiet. According to Weber large areas of dry air also help to keep tropical storms at bay. However, he does note that it is not unusual to see pauses in the tropics and then see them ramp up like they did last year.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics as we head into the peak of hurricane season. He says no tropical formation is expected within the next seven days. Weber added that there are several plumes of Saharan dust working their way off the coast of Africa, which usually keeps things quiet. According to Weber large areas of dry air also help to keep tropical storms at bay. However, he does note that it is not unusual to see pauses in the tropics and then see them ramp up like they did last year.
Tampa weather | Mostly cloudy with scattered rain
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber shares the forecast for Tuesday that features cloudy conditions and scattered showers.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber shares the forecast for Tuesday that features cloudy conditions and scattered showers.
Tampa weather | Tuesday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says deep tropical moisture will continue moving over the Tampa Bay area, leading to 60-70% rain coverage both Tuesday and Wednesday.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says deep tropical moisture will continue moving over the Tampa Bay area, leading to 60-70% rain coverage both Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dozens of Tampa homeowners say their roofs are defective, demand repair from builder
More than 40 homeowners in a New Tampa neighborhood say their roofs are leaking and defective.
More than 40 homeowners in a New Tampa neighborhood say their roofs are leaking and defective.
Tampa weather | Showers lingering near the coast
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shares the forecast for Monday night that includes the possibility for showers near the coast.
FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shares the forecast for Monday night that includes the possibility for showers near the coast.
Tampa weather | Gloomy skies on Monday
FOX 13's Jim Weber shares the rain chances for Monday as storms move in from off the west coast of Florida.
FOX 13's Jim Weber shares the rain chances for Monday as storms move in from off the west coast of Florida.
Conditions in the tropics remain quiet
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber shares the outlook in the Atlantic as conditions in the tropics stay quiet ahead of peak hurricane season.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber shares the outlook in the Atlantic as conditions in the tropics stay quiet ahead of peak hurricane season.
Tampa weather | Monday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain and storms will move along a front on Monday and continue to bring wet conditions over the next few days.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain and storms will move along a front on Monday and continue to bring wet conditions over the next few days.
Tampa weather | Scattered storms across Bay Area
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes shares the forecast for Sunday night as clusters of showers and storms are possible throughout the region.
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes shares the forecast for Sunday night as clusters of showers and storms are possible throughout the region.
Tropical Atlantic is quiet as we approach peak season
There are no areas of interest in the Atlantic and things look to remain quiet over the next 7 days.
There are no areas of interest in the Atlantic and things look to remain quiet over the next 7 days.
Tropics are quiet before peak hurricane season
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest on the quiet conditions in the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest on the quiet conditions in the tropics.
Tampa weather | Rain expected late Sunday night
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the Sunday forecast that includes a chance for heavy downpours late at night.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the Sunday forecast that includes a chance for heavy downpours late at night.
Rethinking the storm: New hurricane scale could better warn communities
For decades, the Saffir-Simpson scale has rated hurricanes solely by wind strength, from Category 1 to 5. But researchers say that leaves out the deadliest threats: storm surge and flooding.
For decades, the Saffir-Simpson scale has rated hurricanes solely by wind strength, from Category 1 to 5. But researchers say that leaves out the deadliest threats: storm surge and flooding.
Heat detector equipped in PCSO vehicles saves K-9's life
Heatstroke is the most common cause of death for law enforcement K-9s, Sergeant Mike Kilian with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit, said.
Heatstroke is the most common cause of death for law enforcement K-9s, Sergeant Mike Kilian with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit, said.