rip-currents
Aug 1
Dangerous rip currents highlight importance of beach safety in Tampa Bay
Lifeguards say a spike in water rescues is a reminder that understanding beach warning flags and rip current safety can save lives.
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hurricanes
Aug 1
Florida enters peak hurricane season as August arrives
Florida records more August hurricane landfalls than any other state, with forecasters urging residents to prepare now despite a quiet start to the month.
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Breaking
Aug 1
Flood Watch issued for parts of west-central Florida through Monday
Heavy rain could trigger flooding in low-lying areas as deep tropical moisture and a stalled front bring repeated rounds of storms.
Resources
Jul 30
Volunteers assemble 3,500 hurricane preparedness kits for Tampa Bay families
Nearly 90 volunteers packed emergency supply kits for families across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties as hurricane season ramps up.
Resources
Jul 30
Deadline Friday for Pinellas County disaster relief, homebuyer assistance programs
Eligible Pinellas County residents have until Friday night to apply for financial assistance through two recovery programs offering up to $80,000 for homebuyers and up to $15,000 for renters.
lightning
Jul 30
Lightning strike sparks attic fire at Clearwater home as storms pound Tampa Bay
A Clearwater family escaped safely after lightning struck their home Thursday afternoon, highlighting the dangers of Florida's active thunderstorm pattern.
tornadoes
Jul 30
Flooding, torrential rain and dangerous lightning threaten Tampa Bay through the weekend
A stalled front, tropical moisture and an unusually active weather pattern could bring hours of heavy rain, flash flooding and frequent lightning to parts of west-central Florida.
News
Jul 29
Florida expands school security drone program with more than $1.1 million in funding
Three Florida high schools are testing remotely operated drones designed to help law enforcement respond more quickly during active shooter emergencies.
tornadoes
Jul 29
Lee County to install first local weather radar for faster storm and tornado warnings
New multimillion-dollar radar system aims to close weather detection gaps and improve severe storm warnings across Southwest Florida.
marine-thunderstorms
Jul 29
Torrential rain could soak Tampa Bay as front moves through Thursday
Several hours of heavy rain, frequent lightning and possible flooding are expected as deep tropical moisture collides with a front over west-central Florida.
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Jul 29
Viral video of tree crashing through home during storm reminds Floridians to avoid windows and doors
A falling tree branch shattered a home's glass door during severe weather, highlighting a safety lesson that also applies across the Tampa Bay area.
rip-current
Jul 28
High rip current risk returns to Florida Gulf Coast through Friday
Dangerous surf conditions are expected along beaches from Pinellas County to Lee County, increasing the risk of life-threatening rip currents.