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Tampa Battens Down for a Week of Heat and Storms, NWS Forecasts Intense Showers and Highs of 96 Degrees
The National Weather Service in Tampa has issued a forecast detailing a hot and stormy week ahead for the region, with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms across several days. Today, residents can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms developing later in the afternoon, with mostly sunny skies transforming and temperatures peaking near a sweltering 96 degrees. The heat index, which factors in humidity with actual temperature to estimate the real feel, is expected to soar as high as 107 degrees. Winds are predicted to stay gentle, moving southeast at 3 to 5 mph, and there's a 60% chance of precipitation. "Between a half and three quarters of an inch possible," according to the NWS forecast.
Brian the dog’s legacy lives on in the Tampa Bay theater scene
Matthew McGee wasn’t looking for a dog. It was 2008, and the local actor and drag performer couldn’t imagine having a pet because he was always traveling for work or spending hours at a local theater. But his parents, Greg and Debbie McLeod, encouraged him to get a companion.
Late day storms drift back toward the coast this week
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The normal summer pattern continues this week with hot and humid afternoons and showers and thunderstorms each day. Temperatures today warm into the mid ’90s with feels like temperatures between 100 and 110 °. Rain chances will increase shortly after lunchtime up to a 50 to 60% chance. Storms will be […]
San Antonio Scoops Up Sweet Deals for National Ice Cream Day
San Antonio cools down with sweet deals on National Ice Cream Day. According to KSAT, a number of ice cream parlors are rolling out specials today. Burger King is offering a free soft-serve cup or cone to Royal Perk members with at least a $1 purchase. For a more local...
TIMELINE: Afternoon showers, storms expected along I-4 in Florida on Monday
ORLANDO, Fla. - A hot, humid, and hazy Monday is underway in Central Florida. This afternoon, highs will be a few degrees above normal region wide, topping out around the mid 90s for inland areas and low 90s along the coast. Some isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms are...
The Effect of a Tampa Truck Mishap: Exploring Claims
The streets of Sunshine State are bustling with activity, and Tampa is no exception. Sharing the street with commercial trucks is a reality for Tampa drivers. Though most truck drivers drive safely, dangers involving truck collisions can bring adverse effects. If you’ve been involved or got hurt in a Tampa truck crash, it’s imperative to know your rights and deal with your. truck accident injury claims.
Florida gas prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon, AAA says
Florida gasoline prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon in the past 10 days, according to the AAA-The Auto Club Group's weekly gas price briefing. That caused the state average to fall to $3.36 per gallon on Sunday. "Future prices have fallen the past two weeks, to the lowest levels...
Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no
A shark bit a child last week near Crandon Park, off Key Biscayne, leaving him with a minor superficial wound to his leg, just days after a man spearfishing off Key West was badly bitten by a bull shark. These are just two of the latest shark attacks that have...
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