This El Niño winter has delivered as promised — instances of severe weather keep popping up. Severe weather typical to an El Niño winter in the South has been abundant across Florida and Tampa Bay over the past few months. On Tuesday, a strong weather system punched through the area, bringing fierce winds, heavy rains and one confirmed tornado. Survey teams are still assessing damage, but .
Neighbors in St. Petersburg are bracing for potential storm impacts, including coastal flooding. It's an experience all too familiar for the Riviera Bay community.