Hot and humid with highs near 94°F and a 30–40% chance of afternoon storms. Heat index may top 100°F — take precautions.

Manatee County declared a countywide burn ban as drought‑driven fire danger climbed. The order bans fireworks and open burning while allowing limited, permitted exceptions.

Manatee County Beach Patrol logged 136 rescues over three days as more than 125 rip currents were spotted. Lifeguards urged swimmers to stay in guarded areas.

Crews from the Florida Forest Service and Pasco County Fire Rescue posted photos after a brush fire burned near Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. Officials flagged nearby roads and asked residents to avoid the area.

Highs near 96°F Tuesday with feels‑like temps up to 105°F. Cooling centers and safety tips inside.

State and local officials warn heavy rain can flood streets and neighborhoods outside mapped flood zones.

The regional water authority has approved testing of the Peace River, its reservoir and treated water for PFAS as it prepares to meet state and federal monitoring deadlines.

Highs near 97°F with heat indices up to 107°F today in Tampa. Cooling stations are open and isolated inland storms are possible.

Mid-90s and humid — heat-index readings could reach 105 in parts of Tampa today. Inland neighborhoods will be hottest; cooling centers are available.

Hot, humid Saturday with highs near 94°F and a heat index up to 106°F. Afternoon storms possible inland.

Heat Advisory Friday, June 19 in Tampa: highs near 94°F and heat‑index values topping 105°F. Cooling stations and safety tips inside.

Heat Advisory for Tampa today with highs near 956F and heat-index values topping 1056F. Dangerous rip currents expected at Gulf beaches into Friday morning.

Mid-90s heat today with feels-like temperatures over 100°F. Storm chances increase Thursday through the weekend.