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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tropical-storms
hurricanes
Jul 26
Forecasters expect fewer hurricanes in 2026, but Florida's storm risk remains
Forecasters continue to predict a below-average Atlantic hurricane season, but weather experts say Florida residents should not let their guard down.
rip-current
Jul 23
Dangerous rip currents threaten Tampa Bay beaches through Thursday evening
The National Weather Service warns that powerful currents could pull even experienced swimmers away from shore.
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Jul 23
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana, weakens as it moves west
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall Wednesday in southeastern Louisiana after weakening from its peak intensity, according to the National Hurricane Center
rip-currents
Jul 23
More than a dozen swimmers rescued at Clearwater Beach as Tropical Storm Bertha fuels dangerous surf
Lifeguards responded to more than 12 water rescues in two days as dangerous rip currents continue along Tampa Bay beaches.
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tropical-storms
Jul 20
Tropical Storm Bertha forms in Gulf as watches remain in effect
Newly named storm strengthens south of the Florida Panhandle as forecasters warn additional watches and warnings could be issued.
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Jul 19
Tropical Storm Watch issued for Florida Panhandle as Tropical Depression Two strengthens
Forecasters expect the system to become a tropical storm by Monday as heavy rain, gusty winds and coastal flooding threaten parts of the Gulf Coast.
tropical-depression
Jul 18
Gulf disturbance becomes Invest 91L as development odds rise
Tampa Bay's weekend turns wetter and stormier as a tropical disturbance moves up the eastern Gulf, but forecasters don't expect a washout.
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Jul 17
Tropical development chances increase in Gulf, but heavy rain remains Tampa Bay's biggest threat
A Gulf disturbance with a 30% chance of tropical development could bring several days of heavy rain and localized flooding to Tampa Bay, whether it becomes a named storm or not.