Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center
As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.
As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.
Sarasota County homeowners impacted by hurricanes can apply for housing recovery funds. Here's how
With a new hurricane season set to begin this weekend, Sarasota County homeowners recovering from past storms are now able to apply for some extra help.
With a new hurricane season set to begin this weekend, Sarasota County homeowners recovering from past storms are now able to apply for some extra help.
Tampa weather | Thursday forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says skies will be partly cloudy on Thursday with the afternoon high reaching about 93 degrees in Tampa. Scattered storms are again possible inland, with rain moving toward the coast on Friday and Saturday.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says skies will be partly cloudy on Thursday with the afternoon high reaching about 93 degrees in Tampa. Scattered storms are again possible inland, with rain moving toward the coast on Friday and Saturday.
Online survey focuses on Bay Area residents' decision to evacuate or not during Helene, Milton
With the 2025 hurricane season just days away, researchers with the University of South Florida want to know why people did or did not evacuate during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year. They're conducting an online survey that will be key to helping local government officials better share storm messaging.
With the 2025 hurricane season just days away, researchers with the University of South Florida want to know why people did or did not evacuate during Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year. They're conducting an online survey that will be key to helping local government officials better share storm messaging.
St. Pete residents struggle to rebuild ahead of hurricane season as HUD funding plans take shape
As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.
As hurricane season nears, many St. Petersburg residents are still picking up the pieces after Hurricanes Idalia and Helene. In flood-prone neighborhoods like Shore Acres and Riviera Bay, the rebuilding process remains a daily challenge.
New TECO trailer will be used for community demonstrations on dangers of live power lines
Tampa Electric (TECO) crews said they’ve witnessed plenty of dangerous situations involving downed power lines, especially after last year’s busy hurricane season.
Tampa Electric (TECO) crews said they’ve witnessed plenty of dangerous situations involving downed power lines, especially after last year’s busy hurricane season.
Tampa weather | Wednesday evening forecast
FOX 13?s Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says Wednesday night will be partly cloudy and muggy with temperatures in the upper 70s.
FOX 13?s Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says Wednesday night will be partly cloudy and muggy with temperatures in the upper 70s.
Tampa Weather | Daily storms, mainly inland
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest weather forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest weather forecast.
Tampa weather | Wednesday forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says temperatures will warm up quickly Wednesday with the afternoon high climbing into the 90s, while high humidity will cause it to feel even hotter. Storms are also possible inland.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says temperatures will warm up quickly Wednesday with the afternoon high climbing into the 90s, while high humidity will cause it to feel even hotter. Storms are also possible inland.
St. Pete unveils $159.8M 'Sunrise' plan for hurricane recovery and resilience
As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.
As the hurricane season approaches, St. Petersburg is taking proactive steps to bolster its resilience against future storms. The city has announced a comprehensive plan to utilize the $159.8 million grant received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Idalia and Helene.
Tampa Weather | Rain chances rise into the weekend
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the updated forecast.
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the updated forecast.
Tampa Weather | Daily storms, mainly inland
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest weather forecast.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest weather forecast.
Hurricane Season 2025: Pinellas officials urge boaters to be prepared
In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.
In the aftermath of the devastating 2024 hurricanes, Pinellas County officials are sharing ways boaters can prepare their vessels for this hurricane season.
Tampa weather | Tuesday forecast
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says conditions will be hot and humid on Tuesday with the afternoon high climbing into the 90s and the heat index reaching triple-digits. Inland areas could see afternoon storms.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says conditions will be hot and humid on Tuesday with the afternoon high climbing into the 90s and the heat index reaching triple-digits. Inland areas could see afternoon storms.
Invest 90-E designated as Tropical Storm Alvin expected to form off Mexico's coast this week
A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.
A tropical depression is expected to form off the coast of Mexico this week and would be named Alvin if it strengthens into a tropical storm, the first of the season in either the Eastern Pacific or Atlantic basins.
Memorial Day weekend proves Pinellas beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Memorial Day weekend has proven that Pinellas County beaches have bounced back after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tampa Bay weather | Partly cloudy, inland thunderstorms tomorrow
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest weather forecast.
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest weather forecast.
Memorial Day marks first American Legion Post 273 ceremony since reopening after hurricanes
It was standing room only at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach on Memorial Day.
It was standing room only at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach on Memorial Day.
Hurricane Season 2025: What to know about Evacuation Zones
Part of hurricane preparedness means knowing your evacuation zone.
Part of hurricane preparedness means knowing your evacuation zone.
Tampa weather | Hot for Memorial Day
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says temperatures are heating up on this Memorial Day, with a chance of inland storms during the PM hours.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills says temperatures are heating up on this Memorial Day, with a chance of inland storms during the PM hours.