Dry Saharan air continuing to stream towards Florida

According to FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber, dry air headed for the state is holding everything at bay across a good portion of the Atlantic. Weber says more ideal conditions for tropical development is expected as we head into August.

Quiet week ahead for tropics

FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says drier air is shutting off activity. According to Mills, development in the open Atlantic is not expected over the next week.

Typical summerlike storms expected this weekend

According to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills, the tropics are quiet. Mills says a thick blanket of Saharan dust over parts of the Atlantic into the Caribbean should keep things pretty calm for the next few days.

Saharan dust still keeping tropics quiet

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics. He says big plumes of Saharan dust are continuing to make their way across the Atlantic Ocean, which is keeping things quiet. Weber said an area that popped up off Florida’s east coast and was drifting north now has a zero percent chance of development. Weber does not expect anything to develop over the next three to five days.

Tampa weather | west wind bringing popup showers

FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg broke down our current wind pattern of west wind, which brings popup showers feeling like tropical downpours. We should experience a shift in winds soon, though.