Hot, sticky in Tampa with highs near 95°F and a high rip current risk at area beaches into Wednesday evening. Brief afternoon storms possible.

Rough Gulf swells prompted lifeguards to pull more than a dozen swimmers at Clearwater Beach. Officials warn swimmers to avoid the water and heed red-flag warnings.

High rip current risk at Gulf beaches through 8 p.m. Tuesday. Scattered storms and heat index values near 103°F.

Scattered storms and gusty winds today in Tampa. Dangerous rip currents and small‑craft advisories persist through Tuesday evening.

Scattered storms and hazardous rip currents will affect Tampa on July 19–20; highs near 87°F and heat‑index values in the upper 90s. Plan for gusty winds and possible localized flooding.

The Weather Prediction Center and NWS Miami flagged Southwest Florida with an MPD warning of storms that could drop up to 3 inches per hour and produce flash flooding.

The U.S. Army Corps is teaming with St. Petersburg to study where canals should be dredged and how to shore up Riviera Bay after repeated flooding. Neighbors say sand-choked canals and failing seawalls have made high tides and storms much worse.

A severe thunderstorm swept through Hernando County Friday night, toppling trees, downing power lines and striking a vehicle, officials said.

Scattered storms and brief heavy downpours possible across Tampa Bay; highs near 91°F and a heat index close to 100°F.

A South Tampa trap logged about 18,000 mosquitoes this week — up from 142 in June — prompting helicopter spraying and samples sent for lab testing.

Scattered storms and heat-index readings above 100°F hit Tampa on July 17. Heavy weekend rain and a low tropical development chance keep plans flexible.

Higher tides and more frequent flooding are changing where people live in Tampa Bay. Some homeowners are elevating houses while planners scramble to protect services and health equity.

Highs near the mid-90s with heat-index readings into the low 100s today. Rain chances increase through the weekend with heavier downpours possible.