Event Brief
Isolated storms, Saharan dust build Sunday
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Isolated storms may form Sunday morning north of I-4 as Saharan dust increases; most of Tampa Bay stays mostly dry.
WHO: Local residents across Tampa Bay
WHAT: Isolated storms and increasing Saharan dust in the forecast
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: Counties north of I-4 and the Tampa Bay area (especially coastal areas)
WHY: Saharan dust gradually builds in from the south, with some storms developing Sunday morning and drifting eastward.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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