Is Tampa, FL the lightning capital of North America?

Yes, Tampa Bay is recognized as the lightning capital of North America, generated by daily sea-breeze collisions between Gulf and Atlantic moisture during summer, with more than 100 thunderstorm days per year possible.

Did Hurricane Milton hit Tampa, FL?

Yes, in October 2024, Hurricane Milton struck the Tampa Bay area, pushing major storm surge into Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, ending a long stretch of good fortune with direct hurricane impacts.

What makes Tampa, FL so vulnerable to hurricane storm surge?

Tampa Bay's funnel shape amplifies storm surge from any hurricane approaching from the southwest, and the surrounding land is low-lying.

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