Amanda Pappas

Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Meteorologist at WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)

AMS Certified Bilingual 10 Tampa Bay Meteorologist (#944) B.S. Meteorology - North Carolina State University 🐺❤️

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NWS issues a Red Flag warning for a majority of Tampa Bay

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Amanda Pappas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning for a majority of Tampa Bay on Monday until 8 p.m. The red flag warning is for our whole area except Pinellas County. Inland areas are especially at risk. We even have tropical storm-force wind gusts at 39 mph. Expect beautiful sunshine, low humidity, and windy conditions. While it feels great out, this does pose a potential concern.
Pi Day marks 10th annual Dress for STEM Day to support women in science

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Amanda Pappas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The lack of women in STEM is not just a matter of numbers-it's a systemic issue rooted in societal norms, bias, and a lack of representation. While women make up nearly half of the workforce, they hold only about 28% of STEM jobs. This disparity begins early, as young girls are often discouraged-explicitly or implicitly-from pursuing STEM-related studies.
March 16th: Weather Impact Alert for Sunday storm system

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Amanda Pappas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Weather Impact Alert has been issued Sunday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for the potential for strong storms with gusty winds. The bulk of this system will take place during the afternoon and evening so get your to do list early and try to move travel times to earlier. Don't forget the umbrella! When: Sunday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Impact: Damaging winds, small hail, isolated tornado (waterspout) possible, Heavy rain, lightning.
NWS issues a Red Flag warning for parts of Tampa Bay area

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Amanda Pappas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning for Thursday until 6 p.m. The red flag warning is for most inland areas of Tampa Bay, including Polk, Hardee, Highlands, and DeSoto counties. Expect beautiful sunshine, low humidity, and windy conditions although it feels great out this does pose a potential concern. Behind the cold front we have gusty winds and extremely low humidity levels which have resulted in elevated fire danger potential.
Why is it so cold in Florida right now?

Dec 3, 2024 | wtsp.com | Amanda Pappas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — We have the coldest weather pattern since January impacting us in Florida right now. For the second consecutive morning, the Tampa Bay area had frosts and freezes on Tuesday just north and east of Tampa. We are not done with the cold yet, either. Keep the winter jackets handy as our coldest morning comes in on Wednesday, prompting a Weather Impact Alert: The cold has an extra bite to it that we are not used to here in Tampa.
Cold weather returns to Tampa Bay area this week: What you need to know

Feb 20, 2024 | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu |Amanda Pappas

TAMPA, Fla. — A wintertime chill returns this week to the Tampa Bay area — be prepared for chilly mornings and big swings in temperatures! Northerly winds and high pressure over the east coast of Florida will result in a few cold nights and mornings for several counties. Temperatures will be near freezing, with upper 30s near the Nature Coast Wednesday morning and middle 40s for the rest of the area. Make sure to wear layers because you'll need to bundle up.
Florida's winter chill: Tampa Bay area dips into 30s, 40s overnight

Jan 17, 2024 | wtsp.com | Amanda Pappas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — You may be asking yourself amid these chilly temperatures: Is Florida broken? What is going on? It is wintertime, yes, but the cold weather here in the Sunshine State can come as a shock! The thermometer dipped into the 30s and 40s Wednesday morning across parts of the Tampa Bay area. The cold start today will repeat in a way with another chilly start tomorrow.
Tampa Bay area under 'slight' risk for severe weather: Timeline of storms

Jan 11, 2024 | wtsp.com | Claire Farrow |Amanda Pappas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After a tornado touched down Tuesday in St. Petersburg, the Tampa Bay area could see another round of severe storms heading into the weekend as our roller coaster weather pattern continues. On the heels of a warm front, another cold front will push in starting Friday. The weather pattern change puts most of the Tampa Bay area under a Level 2 (out of 5) or "slight" risk for severe weather.
Tampa Bay's wet weekend ahead: Severe storms possible with coastal flooding risk

Dec 15, 2023 | wtsp.com | Amanda Pappas |Claire Farrow

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The weekend is going to be soggy with the potential for strong, even severe storms and flooding across the Tampa Bay area. While we could see a few showers Friday afternoon, it is the last day heading into the weekend to get things done or travel without any rain or storms. As the system we've been tracking all week in the Gulf finally arrives Saturday morning, the rain begins.
Area of low pressure off the coast of Florida has small chance of tropical development

Nov 15, 2023 | wtsp.com | Amanda Pappas |Claire Farrow

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As hurricane season winds down, it's been relatively quiet in recent weeks. While it's more uncommon for tropical storms or hurricanes to form this late in the season, it's not impossible. Just last year, Hurricane Nicole barrelled through the state. While there isn't a high chance for development over the next week, we are tracking an area of low pressure that will move across Florida over the coming days.