Tampa (33602) Daily Weather Forecast

Memorial Day Weekend In Florida To Include Scattered Thunderstorms

Memorial Day will also be hot with a high near 94 degrees coupled with a 50 percent chance of rain in south Florida.

Hurricane Season 2022 Predicted To Be 'Above Normal': NOAA

La Niña, in addition to the Atlantic Ocean's above-average temperature, could mean a busy hurricane season ahead, forecasters say.

Sahara Desert Dust Plume Expected To Reach Florida Saturday

A dust plume from the Sahara Desert is likely to reach Florida this weekend and may cause problems for people with breathing disorders.

More Hurricanes Occur When Air Pollution Reduced, Says New NOAA Study

The study, released Wednesday, indicates that less pollution in North America and Europe causes more hurricanes in the North Atlantic basin.

Thunderstorms Produce 50 MPH Winds, Hail Throughout Tampa Bay

A line of strong thunderstorms is producing winds of more than 50 mph, half-inch hail and knocking out power in some areas.

Hurricanes' Intensity, Frequency Impacted By Climate Change: NOAA

The National Hurricane Center in Miami is keeping a close watch on a subtropical storm that could form off the East Coast next week.

2022 Hurricane Names List Released For Atlantic Season

The NHC has released its list of names for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Predictions call for 19 named storms; Alex would be the 1st.

Atlantic Hurricane Season 2022 Likely To Be Active: Forecast

Weather analysts estimate the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season will be an active one that produces nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.

AccuWeather Spring Allergy Forecast: Florida May Say ‘Bless You’ More

Moderate temperatures and multiple rounds of rain in Florida are likely to make tree pollen "worse than anywhere in the country."

Wind Chill, Hazardous Weather Warnings Go Up For Tampa Bay Area

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory, a high surf advisory and a rip current statement for the Tampa Bay region.

100 Percent Rain Chance Prompts City To Move River O' Green Fest

Organizers of the River O' Green Fest have rescheduled the festival for Sunday when there will be no chance of rain and cooler weather.

Rising Sea Levels Pose Major Threat To MacDill Air Force Base

The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council was awarded a federal grant to study resiliency and sustainability for MacDill Air Force Base.

Freeze Warning Issued: Here's What You Need To Know

Gather up the pets, cover the plants and insulate your plumbing pipes

Cold-Weather Shelters To Open In Hillsborough With Limited Space

Hillsborough County’s cold weather shelters will be activated this weekend for the homeless and those who live in homes without heat.

FL Weather: Arctic Air To Drive Temps Down To Freezing

The National Weather Service said Florida will see the coldest weather of the season this weekend, with crops and other vegetation at risk.

Hazardous Weather Alert Remains In Effect For South, Central FL

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for West Central and Southwest Florida for Sunday.

Winter Solstice 2021 Brings Longest Night, Ursid Meteors Over FL

The winter solstice arrives in Florida on Dec. 21. See when the sun sets on the shortest day and what to see in the skies.

'Christmas Comet' Leonard: Peak FL Views, Then Gone For 80K Years

A very rare comet with an impressive tail may be visible in Florida skies this weekend. The Christmas come won't return for 80,000 years.

‘Christmas Comet’: Brightest Views This Week For Leonard In FL

We may be able to see comet Leonard and its impressive tail in Florida at least through mid-December. It's the brightest comet of 2021.

Hurricane Season Goes Out Like A Lamb, But Still Above Average

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is calling this hurricane season "above-average," having produced 21 named storms.

Severe Thunderstorms Detected On Radar Headed Toward Tampa Bay

Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Citrus, Sumter, Pasco, Hernando, northwestern Pinellas, Polk and Hillsborough counties.

As 2021 Hurricane Season Ends, A Look Back At 1921 FL Hurricane

As the 100th anniversary approaches of the only hurricane to make a direct strike on Tampa Bay, planners have predicted the impacts today.

Scientific Report Warns Of Climate-Induced Extreme Heat; ‘Florida Is In The Bull's-Eye,' Scientist Says

As with Hurricane Michael (2018) and Hurricane Ida recently, climate change is stoking severe weather the Gulf Coast has rarely seen before.

Here's The Weather Outlook For Florida Labor Day Weekend

Expect periodic thunderstorms but, overall, the weather forecast calls for a sunny Labor Day weekend in Florida.

Rare Blue Moon To Rise Sunday Over Florida: How To See

A rare August blue moon will rise Sunday over Florida, but will the weather allow skywatchers to see it?

Fred Fizzles As Tropical Storm Grace Becomes Season's 7th Storm

The National Hurricane Center said there's a 90 percent chance that Fred could restrengthen into a tropical storm.

Fred May Become Tropical Storm Friday; 2nd Tropical Storm Brewing

Following Fred, the National Hurricane Center said potential tropical cyclone 7 is expected to develop into a tropical storm on Saturday.

FL Insurance Premiums Could Rise When New FEMA Flood Maps Adopted

With Tropical Depression Fred on the horizon, the Federal Emergency Management Agency urges property owners to check the revised flood maps.

Tropical Depression Fred Expected To Strengthen Near Florida

Starting Friday into next week, heavy rainfall from Fred will affect Florida and the Southeast. The storm should reach Tampa by Sunday.

Tropical Storm Fred Expected To Affect Florida Starting Friday

Tropical Storm Fred officially became the sixth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season and could affect Florida by Friday.

Full Buck Moon In Florida: When To Watch

Florida skies will be illuminated by July's full moon. Plus, planets and meteors may be visible overhead.

Flood Warning Issued For Hillsborough River Near State Park

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until noon Saturday for the Hillsborough River near Hillsborough River State Park.

Tampa Bay Escapes Major Damage From Tropical Storm Elsa: Photos

Here's who to contact about downed trees and flooded streets.

Mayor Hopes Tampa's 100-Year Record Of No Hurricanes Holds

The last hurricane to strike Tampa Bay was the Tampa Bay hurricane of 1921, also known as the 1921 Tarpon Springs hurricane.

Hurricane-Force Winds As Elsa Moves Past Tampa Area Overnight

Elsa is forecast to become a category 1 hurricane overnight before making landfall on the north Florida Gulf coast Wednesday.

Feeding Tampa Bay Preparing To Provide Food, Water After Storm

Feeding Tampa Bay operations will pause Tuesday at 4 p.m. and resume Wednesday at noon.

Price Gouging Hotline Activated; Attorney General Urges Vigilance

Attorney General Ashley Moody expanded Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline as Tropical Storm Elsa moves closer to Florida.

Generators Killed More Floridians In Last 4 Years Than Storms

Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging residents to take extra precautions if they use a portable generator to provide power to their homes.

Elsa Could Reach Hurricane Strength Before Landfall In Florida

A hurricane watch is in effect from Pinellas County north to Dixie County.

Tropical Storm Elsa Could Bring 3-5 Feet Of Surge To Gulf Coast

In its 5 p.m. Monday public advisory, the National Hurricane Center extended the storm surge warning from Bonita Beach north to Georgia.