How hurricane forecasting has changed since Katrina
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Since Katrina, hurricane forecasting has improved "in almost every way imaginable," according to experts.
Tampa Weather | Soggy weekend expected
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the holiday weekend forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the holiday weekend forecast.
Tropical wave near Africa 'could' develop into something
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking the tropics.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
America after Katrina
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and coastal Mississippi?and reshaped America. The storm exposed deep cracks in our disaster preparedness, infrastructure, and institutions. FOX 13 was on the ground in 2005 documenting the chaos and courage. Now, we return to the people who lived it?first responders, volunteers, and survivors to reveal what changed, and what we?ve learned two decades later.
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and coastal Mississippi?and reshaped America. The storm exposed deep cracks in our disaster preparedness, infrastructure, and institutions. FOX 13 was on the ground in 2005 documenting the chaos and courage. Now, we return to the people who lived it?first responders, volunteers, and survivors to reveal what changed, and what we?ve learned two decades later.
How much rain will the Tampa Bay area get this Labor Day weekend? Here's a look
With Labor Day weekend expected to be among the busiest times of the year for outdoor activities, lots of eyes are on the weather – and rain chances will go up significantly in the Tampa Bay area as we approach the holiday.
With Labor Day weekend expected to be among the busiest times of the year for outdoor activities, lots of eyes are on the weather – and rain chances will go up significantly in the Tampa Bay area as we approach the holiday.
Tampa weather | Friday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says drier air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere will keep rain coverage at about 30% on Friday, but rain chances will increase significantly this Labor Day weekend.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says drier air in the mid-levels of the atmosphere will keep rain coverage at about 30% on Friday, but rain chances will increase significantly this Labor Day weekend.
20 years after Hurricane Katrina: How the storm changed America
Hurricane Katrina left a trail of destruction along the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans and Biloxi.
Hurricane Katrina left a trail of destruction along the Gulf Coast, particularly in New Orleans and Biloxi.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Tampa Weather | High chance of rain this weekend
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the updated forecast for the holiday weekend.
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the updated forecast for the holiday weekend.
Tampa Weather | Rain chances increase for holiday weekend
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the holiday weekend forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the holiday weekend forecast.
Tropics remain quiet heading into September
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking a relatively quiet tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking a relatively quiet tropics.
Tampa weather | Thursday morning forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be partly cloudy and hot with rain coverage at 30% and a high of about 92 degrees in Tampa.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says Thursday will be partly cloudy and hot with rain coverage at 30% and a high of about 92 degrees in Tampa.
20 years after Katrina: Stories of survival, courage and challenges
Hurricane Katrina crossed Florida as a Category 1 storm, then intensified before striking the Gulf Coast as a strong Category 3 storm. The storm surge, winds and flooding destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure in Biloxi, Waveland, D’Iberville and other coastal communities.
Hurricane Katrina crossed Florida as a Category 1 storm, then intensified before striking the Gulf Coast as a strong Category 3 storm. The storm surge, winds and flooding destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure in Biloxi, Waveland, D’Iberville and other coastal communities.
Tampa weather | Wednesday evening forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says it will be mostly clear on Wednesday evening with temperatures in the 70s.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says it will be mostly clear on Wednesday evening with temperatures in the 70s.
Saharan dust plume keeping tropical waves at bay
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics as we reach the end of August. He says the tropics are quiet ahead of the Labor Day weekend holiday by he continues to watch Tropical Storm Fernand, which is a lopsided storm that is working its way over cooler waters away from the United States. He added that a large Saharan dust plume is moving west over the Atlantic and keeping tropical waves at bay.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics as we reach the end of August. He says the tropics are quiet ahead of the Labor Day weekend holiday by he continues to watch Tropical Storm Fernand, which is a lopsided storm that is working its way over cooler waters away from the United States. He added that a large Saharan dust plume is moving west over the Atlantic and keeping tropical waves at bay.
Tampa weather | Thursday afternoon forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the heat is back as temperatures rise into the 90s once again.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the heat is back as temperatures rise into the 90s once again.