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Tropical disturbance in Atlantic expected to develop in depression

A tropical disturbance 600 miles east of the Lesser Antilles could form into a depression during the next day or so and could strike the United States or Cuba, meteorologist Richard Rude of the National Weather Service said today. ...more

August 31, 2009

Rough waves blamed for Fla. swimmer's death

Florida officials say a 54-year-old swimmer died in rough waves fueled by Hurricane Bill. ...more

August 23, 2009

Severe weather brings 3 waterspouts, heavy rain to Tampa area

Thunderstorms rolling through the Tampa Bay area churned out severe weather this morning, including three reported waterspouts, heavy rain and strong gusts. ...more

July 27, 2009

Rain in Tampa Bay won't taper off until evening

It looks like rain will be around the Tampa Bay area through the afternoon and probably into the drive home for most folks. ...more

July 9, 2009

Thunderstorms in the forecast for Tampa Bay area

An area of low pressure will stall over the Southeast today and continue to bring another day of ample thunderstorms, especially north of Pasco County. The storms will begin in the morning closer to the coast and expand inland through the day. Forecasters don't expect storms to wait for the afternoon and say they could show up anytime today. ...more

July 7, 2009

Mother Nature reigns

•As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, 4.17 inches of rain had fallen at Tampa International Airport. That compares with 5.1 inches for the whole month of June. ...more

July 2, 2009

Morning showers may yield to thunderstorms later

TAMPA -- Showers and storms moving from the Gulf of Mexico should continue to trail across West Central Florida through today and extend through Friday. An area of low pressure over the Gulf is drifting east and dragging rain and storms with it. ...more

June 4, 2009

MOSI Hurricane Expo aims to entertain, educate

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not try the Museum of Science and Industry Hurricane Expo. ...more

May 29, 2009

All Dale Mabry lanes open in Lutz after power-line repairs

All lanes are open for this morning's rush hour on North Dale Mabry Highway after downed power lines shut down much of the road since overnight Sunday. Power was restored and all lanes reopened between Van Dyke and Lutz-Lake Fern roads by 6:30 a.m. today. Southbound lanes were opened by 6 a.m. ...more

May 26, 2009