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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., August 28, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Gulf Coast hurricane watch Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect for our area as the center of the track of Idalia places it west of Tampa Bay as a Category 3 major hurricane...
Idalia track

NHC is forecasting Idalia to hit Florida as a hurricane this week; Tampa Bay is under a hurricane watch

Tropical Depression Ten has now intensified into Tropical Storm Idalia. The NHC is forecasting landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.

A tropical weather system is possible in the Gulf of Mexico next week

A tropical weather system may evolve and push into the northwest Caribbean this weekend, then possibly the Gulf next week.

Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Saturday

Saturday marks the start of Florida’s second Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday. It runs through Friday, Sept. 8.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., August 21, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Local mayors join voices The mayors of Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace joined Friday for a panel in Tampa looking for less intrusion on certain local issues from state lawmakers.   Hurricane season 2...
tropical weather 2023

3 tropical storms and 2 disturbances will likely produce at least 1 hurricane

Tropical Storm Emily was born Sunday morning, followed by Franklin, then Gert was named just after midnight.

Forecasters are watching three weather areas in the tropics; two could be named soon

Two tropical waves in the Atlantic have become more organized. They have a moderate chance to develop in the next several days.
Storm frequency during hurricane season. By FPREN.

Be ready: hurricane season historically kicks into higher gear in August

Historically, 90% of all hurricanes and 95% of all major hurricanes happen after August 1 until the season officially closes out on Nov. 30.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, July 25th, 2023

Big Gay Book Party in St. Pete With anxieties around book bans and classroom instruction at an all-time high, a St. Petersburg book store held a Big Gay Book Party last Saturday to showcase local...
sea temperatures July 2023

Hurricane season forecast update: Above-average activity expected

Researchers at Colorado State University now call for an above-average forecast for tropical cyclone season.
Tropical Storm Bret

Two tropical storms are likely in the Atlantic by late today

Tropical Storm Bret strengthened overnight with sustained winds of 70 MPH.

Hurricane season kicks off with preparedness expo in St. Pete

Last Thursday night, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue hosted a Hurricane Preparedness Expo to kick off this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season. Residents picked up supplies and learned more about how they can be ready for worst-case...

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