Stays hot and mainly dry today...
Temperatures this morning will be near average, starting out in the mid 70s. There will be a few stray showers throughout the afternoon and evening, but they will be very spotty in nature so don't...
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Tracking the Tropics: keeping an eye on the tropical wave in the Caribbean
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The tropical wave in the NW Caribbean has yet to form but is expected to over the coming days either in this region or the southern Gulf of Mexico. Once it develops, it will be...
View ArticleConditions stay mainly dry, and hot Monday...
The sky will clear overnight as low temperatures drop to the mid 70s. Monday afternoon will be mainly dry with just a few spotty showers as highs rise to the mid 90s. Tuesday will feature much of the...
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Mainly dry, warm start to week, tropical impacts later
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Today we broke our record for high temperature when we hit 95° in Tampa. We also hit 95° in Ruskin, breaking that high temperature record for the day. Tuesday will be mainly dry...
View ArticleWorld Equestrian Center taking in evacuees ahead of anticipated storm
Video above: Could Helene become a major hurricane? | Tracking the Tropics OCALA, Fla. (WFLA) — The World Equestrian Center in Ocala is offering free stalls ahead of the anticipated storm, the center...
View ArticleTampa Bay area schools to close ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Schools will close in multiple Tampa Bay area counties ahead of the oncoming storm. Citrus County On Tuesday, Citrus County School District announced that schools will be closed...
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Tropical impacts begin Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Today will be another mostly dry day with just a 20% rain chance in the afternoon. Highs reach the low-mid 90s, and there will be a light breeze from the east through the day....
View ArticleAirlines issuing travel alerts ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
Related video: DeSantis gives update on Tropical Storm Helene TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple major airlines have issued travel alerts or advisories ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. United Airlines...
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Evacuations issued for several Tampa Bay area counties ahead of Tropical...
Where is Helene headed? We'll break down the new track update on Tracking the Tropics LIVE at 5 p.m. ET in the video player above. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Evacuations have been issued for some Tampa Bay...
View ArticleStorm shelters available in the Tampa Bay area
Related video: Tropical Storm Helene: Sandbag stations open across Tampa Bay TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple counties in the Tampa Bay area are making storm shelters available for those who need to...
View ArticleTropical Storm Helene emergency information for Sarasota County
Related video: Where is #TropicalStormHelene headed? | Tracking the Tropics SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials in Sarasota County held an emergency press conference to update the public on Tropical...
View ArticleFlorida colleges, universities closing ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
NEW TRACK: Where is #TropicalStormHelene headed? | Tracking the Tropics TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple colleges and universities around the Tampa Bay area have announced school closures ahead of...
View ArticleU-Haul offers free storage for those in the path of Tropical Storm Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — U-Haul, the self-storage rental company, is offering free self-storage for people in the path of Tropical Storm Helene. The brand said 19 U-Haul Companies have preemptively made...
View ArticleHernando residents prepare for Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for Hernando County Residents who live west of U.S. 19, starting Wednesday morning. Hernando County Schools will be closed on...
View ArticleHurricane Helene expected to erode and overwash Florida's west coast beaches
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Geological Survey experts projected that Hurricane Helene will bring significant coastal change to Florida's west coast. According to a USGS coastal change forecast, 94%...
View ArticleHurricane kit: What to pack ahead of Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Hurricane Helene makes its way toward Florida, now is the time to prepare your hurricane kit. Aside from the obvious items such as water and canned food items to stock up on,...
View ArticleMandatory evacuations underway in Hernando County
HERNANDO BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Mandatory evacuations are in place for parts of Hernando County ahead of Hurricane Helene. Zones A, B & C West of US-19 Low-lying areas Manufactured homes A shelter...
View Article'It's a monsoon': Video shows Helene battering Cancun
CANCUN, Mx. (WFLA) — Hurricane Helene battered Cancun overnight as it moved past the coast of Mexico. “It’s a monsoon out there. Strong winds & heavy rain. Beach gone,” X user Mchelle Koleychik...
View ArticleFlorida already feeling impacts of Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Helene is already dumping heavy rainfall in Florida, as it quickly approaches the U.S. The hurricane is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening in the Big Bend...
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Scientists deploy 13 wave sensors along Florida's Gulf coast ahead of...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Geological Survey has deployed 13 wave sensors ahead of Hurricane Helene to analyze the storm and collect data. The sensors, put between Venice and Panama City, will...
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