Tammy downgraded to non-tropical system

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics with only two names left on the 2023 hurricane season list. He says Tammy has been downgraded to a non-tropical system after it hit wind shear and cooler waters. Computer models are struggling with the system, according to Weber, He says it may re-acquire tropical characteristics if it moves south and over warm waters as one computer model suggests.

Wednesday evening forecast

Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto breaks down Hurricane Otis' historic landfall in Mexico after quickly upgrading to a Category 5 storm. He also previews what to expect in terms of rainfall for the next 7 days in Florida.

Hurricane Otis makes history

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics in the wake of Hurricane Otis. The hurricane went from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in a matter of 24 hours. He describes its intensification as explosive. According to Weber it was the strongest landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coastline. Weber is also watching Hurricane Tammy in the Atlantic, which has strengthened. He says the storm will eventually works its way into stronger winds and cooler waters, which will force it to weaken as it skirts the east side of Bermuda.

Tuesday evening forecast

Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto advises those in the Tampa area to expect consistent highs near 88 degrees over the next week going into Halloween and breaks down Hurricane Tammy as it approaches Bermuda.

Tuesday afternoon forecast

Meteorologist Jim Weber explains how its been a hotter year than average and how warm and drier conditions will remain for our area for the time being.

Hurricane Tammy spins in Atlantic

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on Hurricane Tammy in the Atlantic. He was watching Invest 95, which became a short-lived tropical depression on Monday and has since dissipated. Weber says Hurricane Tammy is expected to weaken over the next several days as it encounters wind shear. He adds that models are still not in agreement as to where the storm will go next.

What is super fog and what causes it?

Every year fog leads to numerous delays on the roads and in the air, and even leads to fatalities. And while there are several different types of fog, super fog can be especially dangerous for drivers.

Monday evening forecast

Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto walks through an uptick in temperatures after an October cold front, as well as the latest on a new Tropical Depression and Hurricane Tammy.