Rebecca Barry
WFLA NEWS
Tampa, FL, United States
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Are we transitioning into an El Niño pattern?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — There are small signs that hint we may be in for a large-scale weather pattern change soon, from the La Niña pattern to the El Niño pattern. Long-range forecast models show that we might show strong signs of El Niño by the summer. El Niño is defined by unusually warm water […] → Read More
These US cities are ‘lightning capitals,’ report says
Four Corners, Florida, an area just a few miles to the south and west of Orlando, was found to have the highest lightning strike density of anywhere in the entire U.S. → Read More
Tracking the Tropics: Can cold fronts become tropical systems?
The tropics are slowing down as we get closer to the end of October and the weather starts to get cooler, but there’s still more than a month left to go in the 2022 hurricane season. → Read More
Tracking the Tropics: Where will Invest 98L go after it forms?
A tropical wave in the Atlantic that could eventually head toward the Gulf of Mexico is expected to become a tropical depression soon, according to the National Hurricane Center. → Read More
Tracking the Tropics: Why Gulf Coast meteorologists are keeping close eye on tropical wave in Atlantic
As Hurricane Fiona continues to batter islands in the Atlantic, and Tropical Depression Eight forms, forecasters with the National Hurricane Center and U.S. meteorologists are keeping a close eye on a tropical wave moving west toward the Caribbean Sea. → Read More
Can hurricanes be stopped with bombs or ice? 5 theories debunked
Whenever a hurricane looks like it’s going to take aim at the United States, it’s a good bet that theories and proposals will start making the rounds from people who think the storm could be stopped, weakened or pushed out to sea. → Read More
Area likely to develop in the Atlantic
We are monitoring an area in the Atlantic that is likely to develop. There are two other areas of potential development, but they both are unlikely to develop over the next few days. → Read More
Viral video of moon rising over the North Pole is fake: Here’s how to tell
If you’ve been on social media this week, you may have seen a video that claims to show the moon crossing the sky and blocking the sun over the North Pole. The video, which has been viewed millions of times already, is fake. → Read More
Tampa Bay weather timeline: When to expect storms Thursday
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across Tampa Bay on Thursday, and we have a slight chance for severe weather. → Read More
Timeline: When to expect downpours in Tampa Bay ☂️
Thursday is an Umbrella Alert Day because of the widespread rounds of downpours expected throughout most of the day. → Read More
Strong storms pushing through overnight
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Today was warm, cloudy, and breezy, with warm temperatures in the mid 80s. This evening a line of showers and strong storms approaches our coastline around 9pm. We have a small possibility for severe storms, with gusty winds being the primary concern. While our overall threat for severe thunderstorms is low, […] → Read More
100 days away from the 2022 hurricane season
We’re 100 days away from the start of the 2022 Hurricane Season- it’s far too soon to tell what the season will be like, but here is what we do know. → Read More
Huge solar flare captured on GOES satellite
One of the nicer side effects of CMEs are a dazzling light show. When the plasma shoots off of the surface of the sun, it gets caught up in strong solar winds that sweep it away from the sun and towards Earth. → Read More
MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Turning chilly tonight, nice warm up this week
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – After a chilly start this morning, we warmed into the upper 60s under mostly sunny skies. This evening we will see high clouds streaming in from the Gulf and temperatures will turn chilly once again. Expect to get down into the upper 40s overnight. Tuesday kicks off a REALLY nice warm […] → Read More
Bright side: Tampa gains over 30 minutes of daylight this month
Throughout the month we’ll enjoy slightly earlier sunrises, we begin the month with sunrise at 7:16 a.m. On Feb. 24, the sun rises before 7 a.m. for the first time since November 25th, 2021. On the last day of the month, the sun rises at 6:55 a.m. → Read More
Are we done yet? What to expect for the rest of Florida ‘winter’
All eyes are on Punxsutawney Phil with high hopes he’ll indicate an early spring — but the stakes are a tad lower for us Floridians. Even if Phil sees his shadow, “winter” for us is a far cry from what most of the country experiences. → Read More
What’s a megaflash? Single lightning bolt breaks world record
A new record has been set for the world’s longest lightning flash, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) — and it’s probably far longer that you’d imagine. → Read More
Freezing temps on the way: When Tampa Bay residents should expect the cold
The coldest air in years is blasting our way this weekend, complete with a freeze on Sunday morning. → Read More
ARCTIC AIR TIMELINE: When to expect coldest temperatures in Tampa Bay
This will be one of the coldest weekends we’ve seen in years. → Read More
Gasparilla forecasted to be coldest in over a decade
Gusty winds out of the northeast will make it feel even chillier, with wind chill temperatures in the low 40s. → Read More