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.
A new state-funded mobile support unit will help firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement recover from heat and exhaustion during large-scale incidents across Pinellas County.
Dangerous heat and humidity are expected Saturday afternoon, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses across several counties.
Peak wet-season conditions stack eight hazards on Tampa Bay at once.
Hillsborough County will shift fire protection for parts of New Tampa to Pasco County Fire Rescue on Oct. 1 to reduce costs while Tampa moves forward with a new $23.8 million Fire Station 24.
Sarasota County residents can resume outdoor burning after improving drought conditions lowered the risk of wildfires.
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.