August 17, 2026
Strong wind shear and dry air are suppressing hurricane activity across the Atlantic basin.…
August 12, 2026
When will the next solar eclipse be visible to people in Florida?
Florida will miss out on Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, but residents can see a partial lunar eclipse Aug. 27.…
August 10, 2026
Hurricane Center monitors 3 disturbances, but none pose a direct threat
Tropical activity appears to have ramped up, but conditions are still unfavorable for development.…
August 7, 2026
NOAA lowers hurricane forecast even further as El Niño ramps up
NOAA forecasters predict seven to 13 named storms this year, including two to six hurricanes.…
August 6, 2026
Forecasters expect least active hurricane season in more than a decade
A strengthening El Niño is expected to persist in August and September, the busiest hurricane months.…
August 3, 2026
Hurricane season enters peak months under growing El Niño influence
A strengthening El Niño is expected to suppress hurricane activity from August through October.…
July 17, 2026
Florida’s midsummer report card: Widespread heat, uneven rainfall
Several Florida cities are experiencing an exceptionally warm summer. Rainfall has varied across the state.…
July 9, 2026
Strengthening El Niño could signal early end to Florida’s rainy season
Several forecast models project below-average precipitation during the second half of summer.…
July 8, 2026
Jacksonville under heat advisory as dangerous temperatures return
The heat index in Northeast Florida could reach as high as 112 degrees, and heat advisories are possible all week.…
June 29, 2026
Tropics likely to remain calm as hurricane season moves into July
July typically produces about one to two named storms, with a hurricane once every three years.…
June 15, 2026
The hottest temperatures ever recorded in Florida aren’t as hot as it seems
Florida is known for its sunshine and heat, but the state’s hottest air temperature is actually lower than nearly every…
June 11, 2026
El Niño officially emerges, shaping weather patterns for rest of 2026
Since reliable records began in the 1950s, Earth’s warmest years have occurred during El Niño events.…
June 1, 2026
Hurricane season begins, but hostile conditions bar tropical development
During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.…
May 27, 2026
Emerging El Niño could boost temperatures and rainfall this summer
Forecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge in 2026 and continue into winter.…
May 21, 2026
NOAA hurricane outlook predicts below-normal tropical activity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an El Niño is likely to suppress hurricane activity.…
May 15, 2026
National Hurricane Center releases first tropical outlook of 2026 season
Early forecasts suggest tropical activity may trend below normal compared with more active seasons.…
May 4, 2026
2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Forecast changes, predictions and more
The first named cyclone in the Atlantic basin typically forms around June 20, with the first hurricane by Aug. 11.…
April 27, 2026
How much rainfall is needed to end Florida’s drought?
Even a hurricane might not bring enough rain to end the drought in Jacksonville and other parts of North Florida.…
April 14, 2026
How the 2026 hurricane season could play out
Forecasters expect that tropical cyclone activity could resemble hurricane seasons in 2006, 2009, 2015 and 2023.…
April 9, 2026
Latest hurricane forecast predicts below-normal year
Colorado State University expects below-normal hurricane activity due to a likely transition into an El Niño.…
April 3, 2026
How a cold front could affect Easter sunrise services
Fog is possible for Easter Sunday, and some areas could receive rain. Temperatures should be mild.…
March 26, 2026
See changes in store for 2026 hurricane forecasts
The National Hurricane Center is rolling out upgraded products, including a redesigned cone graphic.…
March 23, 2026
Florida grapples with worst drought in more than 20 years
Northeast Florida is experiencing an “extreme drought” — one of the driest areas of the state.…
March 20, 2026
Astronomical spring arrives across Northern Hemisphere
The 2026 vernal equinox was set to occur at 10:46 a.m. Friday as the amount of daylight grows.…