Lakeland police undergo high-water rescue training to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
After Hurricane Milton caused unprecedented flooding in some neighborhoods last year, the Lakeland Police Department’s dive team is now trained to help rescue people in high water.
Invest 95L could become Tropical Storm Dexter as Southeast braces for flooding rain, no threat to Florida
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has designated an area of disturbed weather off the Southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts as Invest 95L, and forecasters say there is a chance it could strengthen into Tropical Storm Dexter on Sunday or Monday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has designated an area of disturbed weather off the Southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts as Invest 95L, and forecasters say there is a chance it could strengthen into Tropical Storm Dexter on Sunday or Monday.
Tracking the Tropics: August 3, 2025
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest conditions in the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest conditions in the tropics.
Sunday morning forecast
FOX 13's Meteorologist Valerie Mills has your Sunday forecast.
FOX 13's Meteorologist Valerie Mills has your Sunday forecast.
Tampa Bay's weekend forecast outlook
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest weather forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has the latest weather forecast.
Hurricane Gil strengthens in busy Pacific Basin, while Atlantic stays quiet
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Tracking the Tropics: August 2, 2025
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest weather conditions in the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the latest weather conditions in the tropics.
Saturday morning forecast
FOX 13's Meteorologist Valerie Mills has your Saturday forecast.
FOX 13's Meteorologist Valerie Mills has your Saturday forecast.
Tampa Weather | Hot weekend, rain chances return next week
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the extended forecast.
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the extended forecast.
Hurricane Milton flooding report has Lake Bonny residents calling for infrastructure upgrades
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding around Lake Bonny, the city of Lakeland released a report on the causes and potential mitigation efforts. However, the results are what some homeowners say they feared.
Tampa Weather | Hot & steamy weekend ahead
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes takes a look at our weekend forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes takes a look at our weekend forecast.
Tracking the Tropics: August 1, 2025
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes is tracking the weather conditions in the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes is tracking the weather conditions in the tropics.
Tampa weather | Friday forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says heat and humidity will be the story again on Friday with temperatures approaching the mid-90s, feeling like triple-digits. Some inland storms are possible, with a similar setup expected as we head into the weekend.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says heat and humidity will be the story again on Friday with temperatures approaching the mid-90s, feeling like triple-digits. Some inland storms are possible, with a similar setup expected as we head into the weekend.
Tampa Weather | Rain chances increase next week
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest weather forecast.
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest weather forecast.
Tracking the Tropics: July 31, 2025
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes is tracking the latest weather conditions in the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes is tracking the latest weather conditions in the tropics.
Tampa Weather | Scorching temperatures continue
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has our updated weather forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Nash Rhodes has our updated weather forecast.
How much longer will intense heat last in the Tampa Bay area before more rain returns? Here's the timeline
While it's always hot during the summer in the Tampa Bay area, temperatures and heat indexes have been exceptionally high in recent days – a trend that will last a little longer as the calendar turns to August.
While it's always hot during the summer in the Tampa Bay area, temperatures and heat indexes have been exceptionally high in recent days – a trend that will last a little longer as the calendar turns to August.
Tampa weather | Thursday forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says another heat advisory is in effect on Thursday with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and the heat index possibly reaching 110.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says another heat advisory is in effect on Thursday with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and the heat index possibly reaching 110.
Bay Area hardware stores brace for surge in customers once Florida’s hurricane sales tax break starts
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Hurricane preparations just got easier with Florida's new year-round sales tax break on supplies taking effect on Friday.
Habitat for Humanity builds hurricane-resilient homes in Brandon for families in need
Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough officially broke ground on a new affordable housing community in Brandon, designed to better withstand Florida’s increasingly intense storm seasons.
Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough officially broke ground on a new affordable housing community in Brandon, designed to better withstand Florida’s increasingly intense storm seasons.