There's another dry day or so ahead for folks in the Tampa Bay area and north today, with the main chance for rain to the south. ...more

June 1, 2009

Much needed rain is finally falling, but it's coming with hail that's over an inch in diameter in many spots in Pasco and Hernando counties. ...more

May 12, 2009

If you noticed anything about Tuesday's weather, it likely was the blustery wind that rattled trees, made tumbleweeds out of litter and kicked up waves that made swimming and surfing a challenge. Winds clocked a steady 20 mph or more and played havoc with wildfires that broke out in the Bay area. Winds are expected to drop to about 10 mph this morning but will be strong enough to make temperatures feel like they are in the 30s. A quick warm-up is expected the rest of the week. ...more

April 8, 2009

Forecasters from Colorado State University have reduced their prediction of hurricane activity to an average number of storms. ...more

April 8, 2009

Some rain and thunderstorms are crossing the state today. The rain is associated with a cold front that will move from North to South over the peninsula later today. ...more

April 3, 2009

The first day of spring may be not be until Friday, but you couldn't tell that to the thousands of fans gathered at Charlotte Sports Park on Wednesday to watch the Tampa Bay Rays play the Cincinnati Reds in a spring training game. Sunshine and temperatures in the 70s made for perfect baseball-watching conditions as the Rays won 7-3. ...more

March 19, 2009

Hillsborough County will open shelters tonight for the homeless and those in homes without adequate heat. ...more

March 1, 2009

A line of showers and thunderstorms is moving onshore ahead of a strong cold front. ...more

March 1, 2009

West Central Florida might actually see some rain during the day and into tonight, forecasters say. There's even a slight chance some of the rain tonight could include a thunderstorm. ...more

February 15, 2009

Moving to a new home, particularly if it's your first, is an exciting venture. But deciding what to do about your new landscape can seem overwhelming. That was the problem faced by these new homeowners whose question was answered by my wife Cheryl, below. ...more

February 15, 2009