Wind: 6mph E
Humidity: 78%
Pressure: 30.18"Hg
UV index: 0
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Tracking the tropics 2024
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t begin until June 1, but we’re already watching an area of low pressure in the eastern Atlantic. What You Need To Know The system has low development odds Upper-level winds will limit any future development Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 The disturbance…
Cloud seeding explained
Widespread flooding in Dubai last week has people wondering if cloud seeding is to blame for the disaster. The short answer is no, but here, I explain why that is the case. What You Need To Know Cloud seeding can enhance rainfall by a small amount You cannot create a…
Storms with attitude slide over Central Florida Thursday
A system sparking a severe weather outbreak over parts of the southeastern U.S. today will sweep a line of strong to possibly severe storms into central Florida Thursday. What You Need To Know We have a level 2(slight risk) of severe storms northwest of I-4 Storms roll across the area…
Here’s what to know about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane names
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will follow up on a busy 2023 season. The 2023 season totaled 20 named storms, with 7 of those becoming hurricanes and 3 of those 7 becoming major (Category 3 or greater) hurricanes. Of those hurricanes, Hurricane Idalia was the only hurricane that made landfall…
CSU issues highest pre-season hurricane forecast ever
Researchers at Colorado State University released their pre-seasonal Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday morning, calling for another active year across the Atlantic basin. What You Need To Know Colorado State University is calling for a hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season. The forecast calls for 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 5…
Strong storms possible across Central Florida Wednesday
A powerful storm system moves east on Wednesday, bringing showers and storms to the state of Florida. Here’s what you need to know as we head throughout our midweek. What You Need To Know A powerful storm system pushes east on Wednesday Strong to severe storms are likely in parts…
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Tuesday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. What You Need To Know The spring equinox is at 11:06 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 Earth’s axis lines up with the sun so both hemispheres get…
Colder air grips the country after a warm start to March
It’s been a mild start to March across the Eastern U.S., but colder air has moved in and we will see more cooldowns and temperatures swings in the upcoming week. What You Need To Know Temperatures have been above normal so far this March east of the Rockies Colder air…
Winter ’23-’24 summary for Tampa
Climatological winter is over and it was much different than the past two recent ones in Tampa. What You Need To Know Winter was wetter than normal Temperatures were slightly below normal Overall, cloud coverage was high compared to a typical winter El Niño delivered its promises to Florida this…