Tag : Tampa

In the peak of hurricane season, here’s where storms form

Tropical activity can happen almost anywhere in the Atlantic in September, but some areas are more favored than others. What…

2 years ago

Breaking down harmful algae blooms

If you’ve spent any time around water, you’re probably familiar with algae. Whether in a pool, pond or even on…

2 years ago

The least active start to a hurricane season in 30 years

Since 1966, there have only been five other hurricane seasons with as little activity as this season has to this…

2 years ago

This week marks the anniversaries of 2 historic hurricanes

This week marks the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and 30-year anniversary of Hurricane Andrew. What You Need To Know…

2 years ago

What to do before, during and after flooding

Flash flooding strikes many by surprise. It can happen in just minutes, helping make it a leading cause of weather-related deaths…

2 years ago

What exactly is a tropical wave?

You have likely heard meteorologists mention tropical waves, but what in the world are they?  What You Need To Know…

2 years ago

What happens to end-of-life wind turbine blades?

The life span of a wind turbine blade is roughly 20 years. Can we recycle them? What You Need To…

2 years ago

Florida backs Central Florida high school in school prayer lawsuit | Orlando Area News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo via Cambridge Christian School/Facebook The Florida Department of Education is backing a Tampa Christian school in…

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New report shows record number of ‘sunny day’ floods

Coastal communities are seeing more flooding on sunny days. Here's why.  What You Need To Know Coastal flooding during high…

2 years ago

Getting to know the layers of Earth’s atmosphere

The atmosphere around the Earth isn’t one big layer. It’s composed of a few layers, with each having its own…

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