June 15, 2026
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.…
March 4, 2026
Pollen counts reach highest levels of the year
Dry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…
March 3, 2026
See how warm and dry spring could be this year
A changing weather pattern could bring higher-than-average spring temperatures in Florida.…
February 19, 2026
Despite imminent cold, spring is budding in Jacksonville
After a period of record cold, the spring growing season has resumed, though it’s slower than weeks ago.…
September 26, 2025
Humberto is a hurricane, but all eyes are on potential Imelda
Invest 94L could become Imelda and brush the East Coast, but the future is still uncertain.…
September 23, 2025
Fall arrives, but temperatures rebound to summer levels
Much of Florida is starting the season warmer than average.…