The 6 billion-gallon reservoir is designed to build reserves from the river during the summer that can be tapped during the drier fall and winter. An unusually dry rainy season in 2025 disrupted that cycle.

By watching the clouds, they can help predict changes in the weather. Cirrus clouds often indicate a change in the weather is coming while cumulonimbus clouds indicate storms.

A cold front brings cooler air, lower humidity and gusty winds. Highs could settle into the upper 70s and lower 80s, with overnight temp into the 60s. But the biggest difference may be how the air feels.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watchers reported 17,609 hatchlings this season, compared to nearly 30,000 last year.

Florida is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.

While some schools in the path of Isaias are starting to reopen, the state's top education official says others will wait until next week.

Hurricane Isaias brought the first hurricane strike to parts of Florida's central and eastern Panhandle since Michael in 2018. Eight years later, changes to North Florida's building standards are part of Michael's lasting legacy.

Local emergency personnel are working to clear smaller local roads and remove debris from residential areas. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Isaias led to six deaths in the state.

In addition to rain, river flows have picked up since late August. The reservoir that serves Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties is about 72% full.

UWF President Manny Diaz says campus buildings largely escaped hurricane damage, but power outages and fallen trees are delaying reopening. Homecoming plans remain uncertain.

Hillsborough County residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricanes Helene or Milton can get help applying for recovery assistance at two pop-up service centers this month.

A weak cold front will lower rain chances and also bring slightly lower humidity values for much of Florida for part of this week.