A Clearwater family escaped safely after lightning struck their home Thursday afternoon, highlighting the dangers of Florida's active thunderstorm pattern.
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.
Several hours of heavy rain, frequent lightning and possible flooding are expected as deep tropical moisture collides with a front over west-central Florida.
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.
Tampa Bay could receive up to 4 inches of rain over the next seven days as a shift in winds brings storms ashore during the morning hours.
A photo from a Venice golf course offers a reminder that every Floridian should take seriously: If you can hear thunder, you're already close enough to be struck by lightning.
Heavy rain prompted flooding concerns Sunday afternoon as tropical moisture spreads across the Tampa Bay region.
Recovery crews preserved priceless scientific specimens and research data as the university begins planning a new marine science facility.