extreme-heat
Jul 16
Sarasota County lifts burn ban as wildfire risk declines
Sarasota County residents can resume outdoor burning after improving drought conditions lowered the risk of wildfires.
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flooding
Jul 16
Historic El Niño could spare Tampa Bay from hurricanes but raise winter storm risk
El Niño could ease hurricane threats for Tampa Bay while increasing the risk of severe storms and heavy rain.
hurricanes
Jul 16
Tampa Bay gains from latest $500M FEMA funding boost
Tampa Bay communities will receive a significant share of nearly $500 million in additional FEMA disaster recovery funding, bringing Florida's total federal recovery package to nearly $2 billion.
hurricanes
Jul 15
Tampa Bay on alert for severe storms, flooding as Gulf disturbance lingers
Low odds of tropical development in the Gulf contrast with a growing risk of heavy rain, flash flooding and isolated severe storms across Tampa Bay through early next week.
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Jul 15
St. Pete lands $2M for Shore Acres drainage upgrades
A $2 million state grant will help St. Petersburg begin a long-planned drainage project to reduce chronic flooding in Shore Acres, one of the city's hardest-hit neighborhoods.
News
Jul 13
Hernando County airport receives $13.6M in federal disaster recovery funding
A $13.6 million federal grant will fund infrastructure improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport, federal officials announced Tuesday.
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Jul 13
Despite fewer predicted hurricanes, Tampa Bay residents urged to prepare
Tampa Bay residents continue preparing for hurricane season despite a quieter forecast, drawing a strong crowd to Indian Rocks Beach's inaugural Hurricane Preparedness Expo.
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Jul 12
Dangerous heat wave to grip much of U.S. for at least a week, forecasters warn
Dangerous heat will spread across much of the Lower 48 this weekend as a sprawling heat dome settles over the region, bringing temperatures expected to persist for at least a week.
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Jul 12
Tropical development possible near Southeast as flooding threat grows
Forecasters continue monitoring a broad area of disturbed weather near the Southeast coast and eastern Gulf, where tropical development remains uncertain.