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Sunny and hot Tuesday in Tampa with highs near 92°F. Showers and storms likely late Saturday into Sunday.
Fire crews have stopped forward progress on a wildfire off Bexley Village Drive as county burn bans remain in effect across parts of central Florida.
Mostly clear morning; highs near 90°F with a small chance of an isolated inland shower. Midweek stays drier; scattered storms possible this weekend.
Clear, muggy morning in Tampa with highs near 87°F and a small chance of brief inland showers this afternoon. Bay waters remain calm.
Partly cloudy and muggy with highs near 88°F in Tampa. Small chance of inland showers Sunday; warmer early next week.
SWFWMD will close the Lake Hancock P-11 structure, cutting releases to the Upper Peace River and likely leaving stretches dry and non-navigable within days.
Clear and sunny in Tampa with highs near 86°F today. Warming continues into the weekend with a slight inland shower chance Sunday.
A USF post‑storm analysis shows Tampa lost nearly 5% of its tree canopy after back‑to‑back 2024 hurricanes, renewing debate over how to spend limited tree trust funds.
Clear and warm across Tampa today with highs near 85°F. Small chance of inland storms Saturday and Sunday.
An RV on Skywood Drive ignited a fast-moving brush fire in Valrico; crews contained the blaze in about 25 minutes and no injuries were reported.
Mostly cloudy this morning in Tampa with highs near 85°F. Small craft advisory eases by mid‑morning as winds subside.
Red Flag Warning 11 AM–8 PM Tuesday raises fire risk across Tampa Bay. Gusty east winds and low humidity mean outdoor burning remains banned.
FWC and volunteers picked up hundreds of mothballs at Lido Residences beach after an anonymous tip; officials warned the pesticide pellets are illegal and dangerous to wildlife.
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