Florida homeowners have until April 15 to legally exclude bats without a permit; maternity season runs April 16–Aug. 14 to protect flightless pups.

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are likely through midweek in Tampa. Gusty northeast winds and choppy waters mean caution for drivers and boaters.

A warm April 6 turns unsettled this afternoon with a ~50% chance of storms and heavy downpours tonight. Boaters should watch for gusty northeast winds and choppy seas through midweek.

Hot and muggy Sunday with a mid‑afternoon chance of scattered storms. A front arrives Monday, bringing cooler, breezy and rainier conditions through midweek.

DOH‑Hillsborough issued a water‑quality advisory at Cypress Point Park after April 1 testing found elevated enterococcus levels. Swimming is off until resamples clear the water.

Clear, muggy start in Tampa with a high near 89°F. Rain chances rise Sunday and become more likely into midweek.

Clear, humid morning and a high near 88°F; late‑afternoon storms possible. Watering limits start April 3.

Powerful rip currents are churning across Alabama and the Florida panhandle; officials warn swimmers to stay vigilant.

Clear and warm today in Tampa with highs near 87°F. Showers and storms become more likely Thursday afternoon.

Morning fog clears; highs near 886F and humid afternoons bring a daily chance of popolate storms, with the biggest window Thursday.

Photos shared by the Florida Forest Service show smoke near Brooksville as crews monitor wildfire activity amid dry conditions. Officials urge residents to heed local advisories.

Warm and muggy with highs near 85°F; spotty afternoon storms likely and gusty easterly winds possible.

Breezy, warm Sunday in Tampa with a Small Craft Advisory for the bay and a slight chance of afternoon showers. Boaters should plan to seek shelter through 3 p.m.