Storms increase through the afternoon
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - After a steamy and sunny morning, temperatures climb quickly into the low 90s. When you add in the humidity, it'll feel like 102-107, so stay hydrated. The first showers develop...
View ArticleLIVE: Tracking the Tropics | Hurricane Beryl a powerful Category 5 storm as...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl became a powerful Category 5 storm on Monday night. Max Defender 8 meteorologist Leigh Spann said Beryl is the strongest storm on record this early in the season....
View ArticleHow the hot water fueling Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm season
Hurricane Beryl's explosive growth into an unprecedented early whopper of a storm shows the literal hot water the Atlantic and Caribbean are in right now and the kind of season ahead, experts said....
View ArticleJamaicans in Tampa concerned for loved ones as Hurricane Beryl approaches the...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Beryl is heading toward Jamaica as a major hurricane ripping through parts of the Caribbean, and people in Tampa are starting to worry about the safety of their loved ones who...
View ArticleTypical summer storms through July 4th weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - We have a classic summer weather pattern as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day across Tampa Bay. It'll be hot and humid with highs in the low 90s and heat index 102-107....
View ArticleHurricane Beryl to slam Jamaica with life-threatening winds, storm surge
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl's core began impacting Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon. The Category 4 hurricane will bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to the island. The island began...
View ArticleHurricane season 2024 is here. Here's how to stay prepared
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane season is upon us, known for disastrous flooding and high-speed winds in coastal areas of the United States and in the Caribbean and Central America, and...
View ArticleHurricane Beryl kills at least 6 in southeast Caribbean, roars by Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Beryl was roaring by Jamaica Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused...
View ArticleHeat Advisory on Independence Day
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dangerous heat & humidity today. Take breaks from the heat when you can. Stay hydrated! Get ready for a steamy day with highs in the...
View ArticleHurricane Beryl downgraded to Category 3 storm as it nears Cayman Islands
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl will bring strong winds, dangerous storm surge and damaging winds to the Cayman Islands Thursday. As of 11 a.m., the storm's maximum sustained winds decreased to...
View ArticleHeat Advisory from 11am-7pm today
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The above average heat and humidity continue through the day today. With the heat advisory in effect, everyone needs to take care to limit time in the heat from 11am-7pm and stay...
View ArticleHurricane Beryl weakens to Category 1 storm over Mexico
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 2 storm Friday morning before weakening to a Category 1 storm. The hurricane made landfall just north of Tulum, Mexico with 110 mph...
View ArticleBeryl Wobble Tracker: Track real time changes in storm's path
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Beryl is on its way to Texas, but any small movements - we call them "wobbles" - can result in critical changes in where the eventual landfall happens, help determine how strong...
View ArticleMore records expected to shatter as long-running blanket of heat threatens...
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is...
View ArticleStorms increase Sunday, timing stays the same
Showers and storms will continue into your Saturday evening with the strongest east of I-75. Some storms will move back toward our coast after sunset as temps remain in the 80s. Sunday morning starts...
View ArticleHigher storm coverage today...
This morning starts out mainly dry with a coastal shower possible as temperatures start out in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees. There will be a few more storms Sunday with similar rain timing,...
View ArticleMorning and afternoon storms Monday...
There won't be much rain overnight as a stray coastal shower may form. Otherwise it will be partly cloudy with temperatures Monday morning only dropping to around 80 degrees. Monday will feature late...
View ArticleHeat advisory still in effect today
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Expect a hot, humid day with highs in the low 90s. Heat index values will range from 104-110, so be sure to stay hydrated. The Heat Advisory is in effect from noon until 6pm....
View Article'Pretty alarming': Beryl forces early start to season for Lakeland-based NOAA...
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) -- Crew members with NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters in Lakeland started flying through Hurricane Beryl on June 29 and landed their final mission Sunday night. “I’d say it was pretty...
View ArticleEarlier showers push onshore from Gulf of Mexico
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The onshore wind pattern has returned, and that means showers develop along the coast and push inland through the day. Most of the rain tapers off quickly in the late afternoon....
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