Tropical Storm #Arthur has become the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
This is not a concern for the Florida Peninsula.
Arthur will move inland across Texas & Louisiana over the next day and weaken, while significant flooding remains the biggest concern.
Knew something was up when my inbox is jammed on an otherwise quiet Monday afternoon.
Rare magnitude 6.1 #earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba. Felt across the west coast of Florida (me not included). Earthquakes above magnitude 5 are rare for the Gulf.
A lone Florida shower doing its best skyscraper impression over Myakka River State Park at sunset.
Photo by: Trudy Adkins
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Sound on! 🦦🎙️ One of Florida’s more charismatic but elusive wetland residents was caught mid-snack at Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa Bay.
Video sent in by: Beth Puttick
🌀 2026 Storm Naming List 🌀
These lists repeat every six years unless a storm is significant enough to have its name retired. The new addition this year is Leah, replacing Laura, which was retired following the historic 2020 hurricane season.
The skies over parts of Tampa Bay came alive last night. ⚡️🌴
Storm chances will return each afternoon and evening this weekend.
Photo by: @rkotinsky#weather#lightning#stormhour#flwx#wx
Tornado Watch in effect until 6:00 PM from Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Polk counties north. Thunderstorms in advance of a cold front have the potential to produce a tornado or two, but the main threat will be damaging wind gusts. The line will weaken some as it moves south. Stay weather aware this afternoon. #Skytower
A dolphin surfacing behind a Great Blue Heron at sunrise this morning on Longboat Key. Peak Florida.
Photo sent in by: Kat Hadden
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Dramatic skies over Terra Ceia, Florida earlier today as a line of storms moved through the Tampa Bay area.
The cold front brought much-needed rain, but tomorrow morning temperatures will drop into the 40s.
Photo sent in by: D Yarger
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Sunsets and Seaplanes! 🌅✈️
This very Florida moment was captured off Venice Beach this past weekend.
Sent in by: Jim Orbino
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Clear water & the gentle giants of Crystal River, FL.
Cold air returns next week, and that could mean even more manatees packing into these warm springs.
Photo sent in by: Mark Cushman
Sunrise from Anna Maria Island. 🌅🏝️
When February forgets its winter, mornings can feel like a reward.
Sent in by: Samantha Somers (2/3/26)
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A classic February sunset in Florida. 🏝️🌅
Warmer weather has returned across the state.
Video by: Erin Copus in Venice, FL
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“Watch your step” 🐊 -Alligator making a cameo along the scenic trails of Circle B Reserve in Polk County, Florida.
Personally, this remains one of the best wildlife viewing spots I’ve hiked in the state.
Photo by: Stephanie Barrios