Tampa weather | Light rain on Wednesday
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shares the forecast for Wednesday evening as light rain is expected throughout some of the Tampa Bay Area.

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

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Tampa weather | More showers & storms
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says rain coverage will reach 60-70% again on Wednesday with showers and storms. Temperatures are lower as a result with the high reaching about 85 degrees. Rain chances will drop, though, in the coming days with temps going back up.

Turtle nests delay temporary fix to Manasota Key Road

Eight months later, the debris piles remain along with downed trees and parts of homes that were crumbled by hurricanes Helene and Milton. This is the new normal for those living on Manasota Key in South Sarasota County. 

Hurricane 2025: Here's how to prepare your pets

If you have pets, it’s important to plan for their needs as well, and you may want to create a separate emergency kit just for them. FEMA offers suggestions about what to place in that kit to ensure your pet’s best chance of getting through the emergency safely.

Non-tropical system may form off Florida's coast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching one area off east coast of Florida that has a 10 % chance of development over the next few days. It will make its way north and as it gets off the coast of the Carolinas, it may turn into a non-tropical system that may acquire subtropical characteristics. He says it is too early to tell if it will stay offshore, come onshore or hug the coastline. Weber is also watching a plume of Saharan dust is also making its way across the Atlantic toward the United States.

Hurricane 2025: What to pack in your emergency kit

It’s important to pack an emergency kit and gather supplies before a storm is approaching. 

Tampa weather | Widespread rain for Tuesday
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says the Bay Area will see solid rain chances on Tuesday at about 70 percent, with the afternoon high reaching the upper 80s. Widespread rain continues Wednesday and Thursday before Saharan dust moves over Florida.

Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week

A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.

Tampa weather | Rain across the Tampa Bay area
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FOX 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shares the rain totals for Monday as showers are expected to continue throughout the week.

Bradenton officials fine-tuning plans for hurricane season

The City of Bradenton’s newest high-water rescue truck is gassed up and ready to go. It arrived just in time last fall for a trial by fire. 

Rep. Castor calls out federal government for removing hurricane assistance

Rep. Kathy Castor called out the federal government on Monday for not doing enough to support the possible damage from this year’s hurricane season.