Florida prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane

Florida prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.

Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'

Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'

There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.

There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.

FOX 5: 7-day weather forecast
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FOX 5: 7-day weather forecast

FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your 7-day forecast. Expect a warm but cloudy start to the week and possible showers Tuesday. Then, we dry out for the rest of the week.

FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your 7-day forecast. Expect a warm but cloudy start to the week and possible showers Tuesday. Then, we dry out for the rest of the week.

FOX 5: 7-day weather forecast
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FOX 5: 7-day weather forecast

FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your seven day weather forecast and what to expect with the humidity.

FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your seven day weather forecast and what to expect with the humidity.

What is the best color to wear in hot weather?

What is the best color to wear in hot weather?

The National Weather Service office in Kansas City recently experimented to test the best color clothing to wear when it's hot. As the sun beat down, science worked its magic.

The National Weather Service office in Kansas City recently experimented to test the best color clothing to wear when it's hot. As the sun beat down, science worked its magic.

Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment

Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment

Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.

Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.

Timeline reveals delay in response to deadly District Dogs flood

Timeline reveals delay in response to deadly District Dogs flood

D.C. leaders are just now responding to demands for answers about what happened when District Dogs flooded last week.

D.C. leaders are just now responding to demands for answers about what happened when District Dogs flooded last week.