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

Expect showers on Wednesday morning with chilly temperatures.

Highs will only reach the low 50s around Tampa Bay with upper 40s north.

Rain will move out for the afternoon with some peeks of sunshine.

Lows will fall back to the low 40s around Tampa Bay at night, but expect 30s north.

View LIVE KLYSTRON 9 RADAR anytime by clicking here.

Highs: 52 Lows: 42 Rain Coverage: 70%

Check your hour-by-hour forecast here | Share your weather photos

SNOW IN FLORIDA!

Winter storm brings snow and cold to Florida

A significant winter storm is bringing heavy snowfall across parts of the Gulf Coast, including the Florida Panhandle.

Winter Storm Warnings are in effect across North Florida and the entire Panhandle. Parts of north-central Florida, like Alachua and Marion County, are under a Winter Weather Advisory because of the potential for brief sleet or freezing rain to mix with rain through Wednesday morning.

Use extreme caution if traveling north up I-75 toward the Panhandle Wednesday morning. Cold temperatures will allow wintry precipitation to stick to the ground and rain could freeze, especially on bridges and overpasses, creating slick and dangerous travel. Read more...

Today's Big Stories

1. DeSantis issues state of emergency due to forecasted snow and ice
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a state of emergency due to forecasted snow and ice in North Florida and parts of Central Florida this week. 

• Cold weather shelters open across Bay area
• As temperatures dip, Pinellas provides free bus rides to cold weather shelters
• Track flight delays and cancellations due to the winter blast
• LIVE CAMERAS: Winter storm brings snow across the South

2. Manatee County nonprofit hosts its Falls Prevention EXPO
The Falls Prevention EXPO will be held on Jan. 23 at Manatee Technical Insitute on State Road 70.

3. Lawmakers look to keep TikTok from going dark again with bill that would repeal the potential ban
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California joined forces Monday in a bid to stop TikTok from going dark in the United States again, introducing a bipartisan bill that would outright repeal that law Congress passed that bans the ultra-popular social media app if its Chinese-based owner doesn’t sell it.

4. Report: College Football Playoff championship game returning to Tampa
According to a report in the Action Network, Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium has been selected to replace Dallas as the location for the 2029 College Football Playoff championship game.

5. A+ Teacher overcomes health issues to return to the classroom
Leticia Crawford has a love for teaching that spans more than 20 years. She currently teaches VPK students at Gates and Bridges Learning Academy.

6. The Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes and Trevor Noah as host. Here's what to expect
The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2

Your Notes for Tonight and Tomorrow

• TRAFFIC NOTES | All lanes of North 22nd Street are closed between East Fern Street and East Lambright Street while the Tampa Water Department repairs a water main break. Barricades and signs will be located in the area to assist with traffic flow. The completion of the work with a return to normal traffic patterns is expected by 5 p.m. Friday, weather permitting.

• BOLTS ON THE ROAD | The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the road again tonight, with a matchup at the Montreal Canadiens. The Bolts are coming off a Monday night, 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The puck drop tonight is set for 7 p.m.

• HOSPITAL RECRUITMENT FAIR | St. Anthony’s Hospital is hosting a Volunteer Recruitment Fair from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow in the Jackson Street Conference Room at the hospital, 1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg.  The hospital’s Volunteer Resources Department currently is recruiting for the gift shop, discharge hospitality lounge, guest services and patient services. For more information, contact Volunteer Resources at (727) 825-1548 or click here.

• SEAWORLD PRESCHOOL CARD | SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando are offering their free Preschool Card for 2025. The card provides unlimited admission to the two parks throughout the year for children ages 3 to 5. Registration for the Preschool Card is now open and will close on Feb. 3, 2025. The first visit must be completed by Feb. 28. Once activated, the card provides admission through Dec. 31, 2025.

        
           NATIONAL NOTES        

           Wednesday, Jan 22

• Nominations for the 45th Golden Raspberry awards, aka The Razzie Awards, honoring cinematic under-achievement * 'Winners' announced on the eve of the Academy Awards, 1 Mar.
• Samsung hosts annual Galaxy Unpacked event, showcasing the next generation of Galaxy devices, following the launch of the S24 smartphones at last year's event.