Gulf system unlikely to become tropical
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Gulf system unlikely to become tropical

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching two area in the tropics. The first is an area of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico that will work its way north and get picked up by a subtropical jet stream. Weber says conditions are not conducive to see much development though. According to Weber it will be a large area of non-tropical weather that slides across the northern Gulf Coast in the middle of the week. Weber is also watching an area off the coast of Africa that has an 80- percent chance of developing over the next week, but he expects it to stay out over open waters.

Tropics quiet entering second week of october
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Tropics quiet entering second week of october

Fox 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku is keeping his eyes on one area of tropical activity in the Atlantic. The tropical wave is being called Invest 92. Tony says Invest 92 has a 30 percent chance of developing over the next two days and an 80 percent chance over the next seven days. The wave is expected to move northwest and not affect land.

Tropical wave forms off the coast of Africa
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Tropical wave forms off the coast of Africa

FOX 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku is keeping his eye on the tropics to start October. Tony is watching a tropical wave that has formed off the coast of Africa. The wave has a 20 percent chance of developing over the next two days and a 70 percent chance over the next seven days. While the storm isn't expected to have a major impact, Tony says we are not out of the woods yet, as hurricane season lasts until the end of November.

Hillsborough County's healthy living program
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Hillsborough County's healthy living program

No matter your health goals, Hillsborough County has the resources and support to help you reach them. Residents can access that support for free through the healthy living program.

Philippe becomes post-tropical system
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Philippe becomes post-tropical system

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching the tropics, which remain fairly active. He says Tropical Storm Philippe has lost its tropical characteristics and is now a post-tropical storm. Weber says Philippe is headed to the Northeast United States and will bring heavy rain and winds to New England this weekend. Weber is also watching a tropical wave working its way off the coast of Africa that has a 50 percent chance of developing over the next week.

Tropical Storm Philippe strengthens
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Tropical Storm Philippe strengthens

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is still keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Philippe, which is gaining intensity despite strong wind shear. Weber says Philippe will pass to the west of Bermuda and work its way north toward New England. Philippe is expected to lose its tropical characteristics before landfall. However, the storm will still bring rain and winds to the northeast United States.