SUMMARY: Meteorologist Dave Warren reports calm weather tonight in the mid to low 80s with a gentle southeast breeze. Activity in the middle Keys is noted, with potential for morning showers along the coast moving inland by afternoon. Temperatures will peak near 90 degrees around noon, cooling slightly in the evening. Rising moisture levels may increase rain chances by the end of the week, particularly from the Gulf. Tomorrow’s forecast predicts mid 80s in the morning, climbing to 92 by afternoon, with drying conditions for the Dolphins game. A 7-day forecast shows increasing rain chances midweek and cooler temperatures next weekend.

CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren says to expect hot conditions on Monday as showers push inland before more moisture comes in later in the week.

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SUMMARY: The Florida Panhandle and Big Bend face clean-up efforts after Hurricane Helen, the third major storm in over a year, following Hurricanes Adalia and Debbie. Residents, though exhausted, remain determined to rebuild. ABC Action News anchor Paula Gro reported extensive damage, particularly in Perry, where homes lost roofs and streets are littered with debris. Power outages impacted all of Taylor County, and structural devastation is significant along the coast, with reports that 80% of coastal structures were destroyed. Cleanup efforts are underway, but the community is yearning for a break after the relentless storms.

Damage from Helene in Perry is widespread.

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SUMMARY: Residents of South Tampa, particularly along Bayshore Boulevard, experienced significant flooding due to record storm surge from Hurricane Helen. ABC Action News reported a substantial cleanup effort, as mud, debris, and damaged furniture cluttered the streets and homes. Many residents reported unprecedented water levels, with some experiencing six inches flooding inside their houses. Community members mobilized quickly, helping each other and hiring cleaning crews to tackle the mess, while expressing gratitude for their relatively safe situation compared to those affected along the beaches. The cleanup efforts were characterized by neighborly support and resilience in the face of adversity.

Flooding from the severe storm surge on Bayshore Boulevard Thursday is all gone but it left behind lots of dirt and debris.

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