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.

Potential for tropical activity off Southeast coast being monitored by National Hurricane Center

Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are keeping their eyes on an area of disturbed weather off the southeastern coast of the U.S. for the potential of tropical development.

What to know as hurricane season is underway
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber shares the outlook for this year's Atlantic hurricane season.

Tampa weather | Monday forecast
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says there will be variable clouds on Monday with a high close to 90 degrees. Rain will stay to the south, with coverage increasing during the week.

Why summer should actually begin on June 1

The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.

Atlantic hurricane season begins today, June 1
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FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills has the outlook on this first day of the Atlantic hurricane season.

2025 hurricane season guide: Here's how to prepare

After the 2024 storms, few Floridians want to think about hunkering down and preparing for the 2025 season, but it is that time of year again.

Sunday morning forecast
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FOX13's Meteorologist Valerie Mills has your morning forecast

Lightning likely sparks Clearwater house fire

It appears mother nature played a role in a house fire on Saturday morning in Clearwater.

Pinellas County workers training to run hurricane shelters ahead of 2025 season

One of the most important things to know is where you’ll go when a storm hits, and Pinellas County workers are going through their final training on how to run shelters as hurricane season begins on Sunday.

Hurricane Season 2025: Are forecasters ready despite budget concerns?

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it’s fully staffed and ready for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially kicks off on June 1. 

Tampa prepares for the 2025 hurricane season using lessons from last year's back-to-back storms

The 2025 hurricane season officially starts on Sunday, June 1. So Tampa leaders, first responders, and officials gathered on Friday to share important lessons learned from Helene and Milton. 

Tampa weather | Friday evening forecast
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says Friday evening will be warm with temperatures in the 80s ahead of a line of rain expected to roll through early Saturday morning.

Advanced technology will help Manatee County during 2025 Hurricane Season

Some homeowners still haven't moved back into their homes following the 2024 Hurricane Season. Manatee County said residents need a plan now as a new hurricane season approaches.