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Dangerous record heat returns to Florida, rain is expected next week

Temperatures will feel between 105° and 110° F across much of Florida.

Drought worsens for some areas in Florida like the Tampa Bay region; is the rainy season here yet?

The drought has worsened to a moderate drought stretching from the Space Coast to the Southwest Coast through Sarasota and Lake Okeechobee.
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An experimental graphic mapping Heat Risk is debuted by the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service is launching a new Heat Risk forecast to warn people of potentially long durations of dangerous heat events.
WFLA Chief Meteorologist Jeff Beranelli

WFLA’s Jeff Berardelli is one TV weatherman who doesn’t shy away from climate change

With the start of Hurricane season just 10 days away, WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom on Tuesday (5/21) discussed the forecast and the impact climate change is having on severe weather with Jeff Berardelli,...

The Scoop: Wed. May 15th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Maryland woman conspiring with neo-Nazi A Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to conspiring with Neo-Nazi leader Brandon Russell, from Tampa. Russell co-founded a neo-Nazi group called Atomwaffen Division. He is charged with conspiracy to damage...

Near record heat to continue across much of Florida this week

Temperatures could reach the hottest so far this year, and heat indices could reach the triple digits in Florida.

Bracing for impact: How the new NWS Heat Risk Index is saving lives

According to the CDC, more than 1,000 Americans die due to excessive heat every year.

Severe thunderstorms and flooding are possible Thursday in the Tampa Bay area: NWS

The National Weather Service Tampa Bay says severe thunderstorms are possible in the area on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Rainfall via FPREN and WMNF

Rain will be widespread in Florida Friday and Saturday; local flooding and severe storm cells are possible

Several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact Florida on Friday and Saturday.

Report shows heat hits harder on vulnerable communities

Listen: Last year was the hottest year on record. A new report spotlights the effects of extreme heat on health, especially for disadvantaged communities. The report, by the nonpartisan nonprofit Trust for America’s Health, highlighted...
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26 Essays On Walking. Vote For Our Planet.

Ways Of Walking – Edited by Ann de Forest Ways of Walking brings together 26 writers who reflect on walks they have taken and what they have discovered along the way. Some walk across forbidden...
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A cool and damp weekend is in store for the Tampa Bay area

A cold front is set to impact the state over the weekend with a notable drop in temperatures, and soaking rains.
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