TAMPA - Thunderstorms roll over West Central Florida 90 to 100 days a year. With that many, it's little wonder the region is called the lightning capital of the country. ...more

July 6, 2008

The rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in air might make for patriotic celebrations for us humans, but your pet will feel differently. ...more

July 3, 2008

TAMPA - A tropical wave just off the African coast could become a tropical depression in the next couple of days. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami started watching the collection of thunderstorms and low pressure just after it emerged in the Atlantic Ocean, saying on Tuesday it had the potential to become better organized. ...more

July 2, 2008

TAMPA - Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center started tracking a tropical wave off Africa today, the first system of the season showing potential to develop. ...more

July 1, 2008

Hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires have turned the air of Northern California into an unhealthy stew of smoke and ash, forcing the cancellation of athletic events and other outdoor activities. ...more

June 29, 2008

Barring a steamier summer than usual, the repainting job on the Sunshine Skyway's cables, now in its 17th month, could be finished before the end of the summer. ...more

June 24, 2008

The entire Bay area will get a soaking from the latest batch of thunderstorms moving from the Gulf of Mexico into West Central Florida. The storms are going to be around through the afternoon. ...more

June 22, 2008

Deluges on Saturday, rain this morning and a threat of more wet stuff later today has prompted the weather service to issue a flood warning for the Manatee River at Myakka Head. ...more

June 22, 2008

Expect rain to greet this Memorial Day weekend, but clear before Monday. ...more

May 23, 2008

Here's a guide to planning your activities for the coming Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, think indoors, at least in the afternoon. Sunday think outside, but be prepared for a 20 percent chance of rain. Monday is definitely an outside day. ...more

May 22, 2008