Florida weather

A record setting heat wave is developing over the Southeast, including over the state of Florida.

After Alex’s glancing, here is a window of opportunity to learn some interesting facts about hurricanes.

Tropical Storm Alex is a new version of the storm that was called Hurricane Agatha in the Pacific and drenched South Florida before moving into the Atlantic.

The National Weather Service confirmed brief tornadoes near Trinity and Town 'N Country as Tuesday's storms also produced hail and strong, gusty winds.

Many cities throughout the country, including Tampa, set new daily heat records over the weekend.

Another storm system is taking aim at the Panhandle, North, and Central Florida

It will likely approach the I-4 corridor Thursday night.

Currently, there's no cure for berries infected with leaf spot and fruit rot, but researchers are working on it: from experimenting with a spray to deciphering best crop management practices.

A line of severe storms is expected to push through the Panhandle on Tuesday night, and North and Central Florida on Wednesday. Wednesday evening, storms are expected to dwindle as they approach I-4.

The National Weather Service says the EF-1 tornado had 90 mph winds and lasted around 45 seconds.

The cells should impact the greater Tampa Bay region near midnight through the predawn hours.

Highs on Sunday afternoon will likely be limited to the low 60s over Central Florida, with Monday morning record lows possible.