Tampa (33602) Daily Weather Forecast

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.

Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Tampa Bay As TS Elsa Nears

Residents should prepare for dangerous winds across coastal sections of west central and southwest Florida.

State Of Emergency Declared For 15 Counties Ahead Of TS Elsa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 15 counties in the potential path of Tropical Storm Elsa.

Hillsborough To Offer Sandbags Monday For Storm Preparation

Hillsborough County has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Elsa's arrival.

Tampa To Offer Sandbags Monday For Storm Preparation

The city of Tampa is making sandbags available to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

Tampa Bay Under Tropical Storm Watch As TS Elsa Moves Closer

Tropical Storm Elsa is producing sustained winds of 60 mph with impacts 90 miles from the center of the storm.

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect For Keys As Hurricane Elsa Nears

The hurricane is forecast to move near or over portions of the west coast of Florida Tuesday.

Upgraded To Hurricane Elsa Friday, All Florida Lies In Path

Hurricane Elsa is now packing 75 mph winds with tropical winds extending 140 miles from the hurricane's center.

Track Of Tropical Storm Elsa Could Impact Florida's West Coast

Tampa Bay emergency management officials are urging residents to review their hurricane preparedness plans.

Stock Up On Hurricane Supplies During Tax-Free Week

The 2021 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs through June 6 this year, giving residents a chance to stock up on supplies.

Rain Chances Shouldn't Put Damper On Memorial Day Weekend Plans

Forecasters say a chance of showers shouldn't disrupt plans for picnics, romps on the beach or boating excursions.

Super Flower Blood Moon: Florida May See Lunar Eclipse Overnight

How much of the total lunar eclipse will you see in Florida? Take comfort: It’s 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon.

Above-Normal 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted By NOAA

NOAA forecasters say there is a 60% chance of an above-normal Atlantic 2021 hurricane season. 2020 was the most active season in 170 years.