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August 18, 2025

How Hurricane Erin could affect Northeast Florida

Erin is setting records as it became the third hurricane to have the most significant pressure drop in history. Maximum…

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The National Hurricane Center released this forecast cone at 11 am. Friday.
August 15, 2025

Erin becomes a hurricane, the first of this season

Hurricane Erin is expected to intensify rapidly over the weekend and turn north Sunday or Monday.…

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August 14, 2025

As Erin strengthens, when do we expect a turn northward?

The stronger Erin gets, the more likely the storm will turn north late Sunday or early Monday.…

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Tropical Storm Erin as of 11 a.m. Monday
August 11, 2025

Tropical Storm Erin could become a major hurricane

Erin is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season by the end of the week, likely staying north…

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August 6, 2025

Flash flood risk continues for North Florida

Parts of Jacksonville could experience up to 4 inches of rainfall, with 5 inches possible in isolated areas through Friday…

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August 4, 2025

Tropical Storm Dexter forms; forecasters watch 2 other areas

Tropical Storm Dexter is moving away from the U.S. and won’t affect Florida.…

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Areas for tropical storm formation in August.
August 1, 2025

It’s August: Here’s where tropical storms typically form

Tropical activity tends to ramp up in August with more tropical waves emerging from Africa.…

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July 28, 2025

Danger in the air: Heat index could hit 115 on First Coast

Extreme heat will continue around the state this week, and more areas could reach record highs.…

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A map shows Saharan dust blanketing Florida.
July 25, 2025

Saharan dust will calm storms and heat up the weekend

The skies will remain mostly yellowish on Saturday as Saharan dust covers most of Florida.…

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July 23, 2025

Déjà vu: There’s a chance for tropical formation in the Gulf

The low-pressure system has a short amount of time to develop before it moves over land.…

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July 14, 2025

Tropical system could develop over North Florida and Gulf

Heavy rains could lead to flash flooding in parts of the state, especially in parched South Florida.…

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June 30, 2025

Tropical development possible heading into July 4th holiday

The National Hurricane Center says there’s a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.…

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June 20, 2025

Summer officially starts at 10:42 p.m. tonight

The summer solistice will occur tonight, and the hours of daylight will gradually shrink until Dec. 21.…

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June 16, 2025

Heat exposure cases often unreported in Florida

Heat-related deaths doubled from 1999 to 2023, with 21,518 deaths recorded during that period.…

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May 30, 2025

Florida gets stormier as cold front pushes through

There is a risk for severe storms to end the week, mainly for North Florida and the Panhandle.…

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May 22, 2025

National Hurricane Center forecasts above-average year

The Hurricane Center predicts six to 10 hurricanes this year with three to five of them becoming major hurricanes.…

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May 21, 2025

Florida remains hot. When will rain and storms return?

The forecast shows some breaks, but more heat will return for Memorial Day.…

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The drought monitor released on May 15,
May 19, 2025

Florida’s drought improves with recent rains

About 87% of Florida is now experiencing drought, down from 93% before rainfall last week.…

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May 12, 2025

Heavy rain could bring flash flooding in North Florida

Some areas could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain on ground that is already saturated from recent days.…

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A stadium-effect photo was taken as a Hurricane Hunter flew into a hurricane's center.
May 9, 2025

Hurricane season: The terminology you need to know

Your guide to the language of the Atlantic hurricane season. Know what the terminology means.…

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May 8, 2025

Channel of moisture streams over North Florida

There’s a marginal risk for severe storms Thursday and Friday across the northern half of Florida.…

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May 2, 2025

99% of Florida is in a drought, and it’s getting worse

Northeast Florida ranges from abnormally dry to a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.…

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April 7, 2025

Cooler weather is coming; will it be our last cold front?

As April progresses, cold fronts will become more scarce and we will slowly say goodbye to Florida’s dry season.…

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April 3, 2025

Hurricane season could be busier than usual (again)

Colorado State University is foreasting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.…