Invest 97L could earn the name Edouard before a Tuesday landfall in Texas or Louisiana, while Dolly's remnants take aim at Florida by late week.
Tampa Fire Rescue extinguished two boats that caught fire at the Davis Islands Yacht Club on Friday, with no injuries reported and no one aboard either vessel at the time; officials haven't yet said what caused the blaze.
Forecasters are tracking two Atlantic systems this weekend, and one has emerged as the closer concern for Florida, prompting emergency officials to urge Tampa Bay residents to review hurricane plans now.
Dangerous heat and humidity return to the Tampa Bay area Tuesday, with the National Weather Service warning that prolonged exposure could lead to heat-related illness.
From extreme heat and drought to heavier downpours, flooding and rising coastal risks, the same climate trends driving disasters around the world have growing implications for Tampa Bay.
One Atlantic disturbance now has a 70% chance of developing as hurricane season moves deeper into August. While there is no immediate threat to Tampa Bay or Florida, the increase in activity is a reminder to make sure your hurricane plan is ready.
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