Good evening, Tampa Bay. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
Your Weather Planner
Tomorrow morning, expect cooler temperatures as a cold front approaches the Tampa area. Highs will be in the 50s with some rain later in the day, so you’ll probably need a coat and maybe an umbrella.
Tomorrow's Forecast
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Highs: 50s Lows: 40s Cool sunshine, rain later |
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Today's Big Stories
1. Tampa Water Main Repairs Complete But Boil Water Notice Still in Effect
Repairs have been completed on the damaged water main. Crews are now working to disinfect the new pipe and finish water quality testing of the system.
2. Madeira Beach Residents Urged to Report Tropical Storm Eta Flooding
Madeira Beach city leaders want all residents whose homes were flooded by Tropical Storm Eta to report the damage before a countywide deadline on Friday that could trigger federal help.
3. Here's What Cold Weather Alerts Mean in the Tampa Bay Area
As we are getting into the winter season, there are some different types of advisories that may be issued for the Tampa Bay area. Since it is extremely rare to see winter precipitation here, our advisories deal with the cold.
4. Holiday Shipping Deadlines You Should Know
Deadlines are fast approaching to make sure your loved ones will receive gifts in time for the holiday season.
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- President-elect Joe Biden to outline COVID vaccination distribution plan
- Gov. Ron DeSantis expected to announce more virtual learning options for schools
- News 13’s Watchdog team investigates Florida nursing home COVID safety
- New closures in effect for Skyway Bridge construction
- Florida Lotto to launch new virtual games to help fund schools
In Case You Missed It
How a Tampa Bay Photographer Became Santa Claus
For Nick Cardello, the journey to the North Pole began five years ago, during a trip to Universal Studios.
“I let my beard grow out, and it started getting whiter,” he says. “The kids in the gift shop were going up to their parents and tugging on them, saying, ‘Is that him? Is that really him? Is that Santa Claus?’ I got a chuckle out of that, and I thought, ‘Well, if I’m going to look like Santa Claus, I better learn how to be like Santa Claus for real.”