St. Pete (33701) Daily Weather Forecast

Latest December 2023 Forecast Prediction For FL Released

With a strong El Niño climate pattern expected this winter, Florida could see wetter and cooler weather conditions. See the latest forecast.

When To See The Full Beaver Moon And Geminid Meteor Peak In FL

It's called the beaver moon because this is the time of year that beavers disappear into their underwater lodges in cold country.

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: When To See Fireballs In FL

This weekend the annual Leonid meteor shower peaks over Florida. Look for meteors blazing across the sky at about 44 miles per second.

Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend Over FL Skies

This weekend, FL stargazers can see the Taurid meteors, famed for their fireballs. They'll be joined by the Leonids peaking in mid-November.

When To See Big, Orange Full Hunter’s Moon In Florida

This weekend's full hunter's moon may appear larger than normal over Florida, but that's the result of a "moon illusion," NASA says.

Halloween Forecast For Tampa Bay: Will Perfect Weather Last?

Sunny days and clear nights are forecast through the weekend for the Tampa-St. Pete region. Will they stick around for trick-or-treaters?

‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse: When To See It In FL

Here's when to see Saturday's “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse in Florida. It will be 2039 before another ring of fire is visible.

Severe Weather Could Bring Tornadoes, 70 MPH Winds To FL: NWS

A storm system moving in from the Gulf could bring strong winds, severe thunderstorms, heavy rains, tornados, flooding to parts of Florida.

Rare Green Comet Is Hurtling Toward Earth: How To See Nishimura In FL

Skygazers in Florida still have a few days to see a newly discovered green comet before it disappears for 400 years.

Hurricane Idalia Latest: 2 Reported Dead, 257K Without Power

Locals are bracing for flooding, outages, and massive damage as Idalia hit Florida's Big Bend area as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday.

Never Been Through A Florida Hurricane? Here's What You Should Know

While many Floridians know how to prepare, for some new residents, Idalia might be their first time facing a dangerous hurricane at home.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak: Viewing Tips For FL Skywatchers

The peak time for Floridians to view the Quadrantid meteor shower occurs overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday.

EF-1 Tornado In St. Pete Damages Preschool, Homes: NWS

Quick-moving staff at All Children’s Academy moved more than 30 children to safety when a tornado touched down in the area Thursday.

2 Emergency Shelters Open, Schools Close In Pinellas County: Officials

Pinellas County Schools are closed Thursday because of Tropical Storm Nicole. The county is also opening two voluntary emergency shelters.

Hurricane Ian: Scenes From St. Petersburg After The Storm

Take a look at some scenes from St. Petersburg the morning after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida.

Hurricane Ian Devastation Photos: Storm Leaves Millions Without Power

Hurricane Ian ravaged parts of Florida, leaving catastrophic flooding and knocking out power for over 2 million people.

Hurricane Ian: 2.1M Without Power, Death Toll Climbs, 'It Crushed Us'

15 Hurricane Ian deaths confirmed, while Gov. DeSantis fears hundreds are dead. Power outages top 2.1M statewide, rescue operations begin.

Hurricane Ian: St. Pete Dodges Brunt Of Storm; 172K Without Power

The city fielded reports of numerous downed trees and power lines after Ian slammed into Florida as a Category 4 storm.

Storm Scenes: Voices Of Fear, Hope As Ian Lashes Florida

Slow-moving Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, affecting millions of people after pummeling Cuba.

Hurricane Ian: 5 Things To Know As Storm Hammers Florida

What's the difference between flooding and storm surge? What's the Waffle House Index? What's the death toll? Here are 5 things to know.

Sunshine Skyway Bridge Closed Because Of Hurricane Ian's Winds: FHP

Because of high winds caused by Hurricane Ian, the Florida Highway Patrol closed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Wednesday morning.

Hurricane Ian: St. Pete Sewage, Water Reduction, Evacuations

Everything you need to know about how to prepare for Hurricane Ian's impact on the St. Petersburg, including closures, evacuation orders.

Hurricane Ian In Photos: FL Residents Prepare For Major Storm Ahead

Tampa area residents and businesses get ready to battle Hurricane Ian, the worst storm anticipated to hit the Bay area in over a century.

Hurricane Ian: Full List Of Florida Evacuation Orders By County

As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders​ had been implemented in 23 Florida counties.

Tropical Storm Ian: Keys Under TS Warning, Fort Myers Area Under Watch

A tropical storm warning is issued for lower FL Keys; watch for Fort Myers area; Ian likely a hurricane Monday and a major storm Tuesday.

Sandbags Available To St. Petersburg Residents

As Floridians eye the development of Tropical Storm Ian, St. Petersburg is offering sandbags to residents.

Thunderstorms, Hot Temps In FL 4th Of July Weekend Forecast

There are plenty of rain chances, plus sunny skies, each day in Florida's forecast. Here's what to expect for the July 4th holiday weekend.

Florida July 4 Weekend Weather: Rain, Storms In Forecast

There are rain chances looming, plus sunny skies, in the Florida holiday forecast. Here's what to expect for the upcoming July 4 weekend.

National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory To Tampa Bay Counties

Heat index values up to 112 are expected Thursday in several Florida cities by the National Weather Service.

2022 Atlantic Hurricane Preparedness Events, Tips In St. Pete: City

Hurricane season begins Wednesday and runs through Nov. 30. An in-person event and upcoming webinar will help St. Pete residents prepare.

FL 2022 Summer Forecast: Early-Season 'Tropical Trouble' Possible

Florida is among the states with the highest risk for an early-season tropical impact, AccuWeather reported.

Red Flag Warning For Tampa Bay, Nearby Areas: National Weather Service

Combined weather conditions for Tuesday could cause fires to burn out of control and spread rapidly in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas.

Summer In Florida Will Be ‘Sizzling,’ Farmers’ Almanac Says

This upcoming summer in Florida will be a scorcher with lots of humidity and big thunderstorms, according to the Farmers' Almanac.

Freeze Warning Issued For St. Pete, Bradenton, Nearby Cities

A hard freeze warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday as temperatures are expected to drop as low as 27 degrees.

Full Beaver Lunar Eclipse Over FL Longest In 500 Years

A lunar eclipse during the full moon Friday will be the longest-running lunar eclipse of the 21st century, and next happens in 500 years.

Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors Begin In FL: Peak Dates

Plan your summer nights in Florida around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For St. Pete: National Weather

Doppler radar is tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near MacDill Air Force Base to near downtown St. Petersburg.

Tropical Storm Elsa: How To Prepare For Power Outages

Elsa's winds reached hurricane strength Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center, which can likely cause power outages.

2,600 Duke Energy Crews On Standby For TS Elsa Impacts

More than 600 Duke Energy crews from out of state will be in Florida to help local crews respond to power outages caused by Elsa.

St. Pete Sandbag Locations, Tropical Storm Elsa Preparedness Tips

AAA tells residents not to panic buy gas because pre-storm surge in gasoline demand often leads to temporary outages before the storm.