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October 16, 2026

Florida’s extreme drought improves dramatically in one week

The Sunshine State is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.…

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The track of Oct 6, 2026: 5pm track of future Isaias by the NHC.
October 7, 2026

Isaias could become season’s first hurricane as it heads for Gulf Coast

Florida faces continued heavy rain and flooding concerns as Isaias moves through the Gulf.…

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Rainfall totals forecast through Saturday morning, left, and the area where there could be tropical development later this week.
October 5, 2026

Forecasters are monitoring the Gulf for possible tropical development

Gradual development of a tropical system is possible this week, and Jacksonville is in for heavy rain.…

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Periods of heavy rain can obstruct visibility on the road and make driving dangerous.
October 1, 2026

Florida forecast: Much-needed rain on the way, too much?

Florida finally has a meaningful opportunity to put a dent in its drought, but the same prolonged wet pattern that…

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September 15, 2026

A hot start to the week across Florida, but relief is on the way

A cold front will move over the state Wednesday, bringing drier air to North Florida.…

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A thicker layer of dust will arrive in Florida later in the week.
August 11, 2026

Scorching heat will continue this week across Northeast Florida

Temperatures could reach 98 degrees in the Jacksonville area, with a heat index close to 110 degrees.…

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July 27, 2026

Dangerous heat threatens Northeast Florida to start the week

The heat index could reach 111 degrees on Monday — and maybe even higher on Tuesday.…

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Official track by the National Hurricane Center issued on Monday, July 20, at 8 pm EDT.
July 21, 2026

Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf; parts of Florida could feel effects

Wind shear will limit Bertha’s intensification, but strong winds are expected in the northern Gulf Coast region.…

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July 15, 2026

Weather system near Northeast Florida has low chance for tropical development

But the area of low pressure could produce heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next several days.…

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A map shows more Saharan dust on the way.
July 10, 2026

Extreme heat: Most of Florida continues under heat advisory and dusty conditions

Saharan dust and a high pressure system will bring dangerous heat throughout the weekend.…

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A map showing a blanket of Saharan dust over Florida.
July 7, 2026

Saharan dust is floating toward Florida, which can be good and bad

A plume of Saharan dust will arrive this week, causing storm chances to drop and temperatures to soar.…

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June 18, 2026

Tropical Storm Arthur was short-lived, but flood threat continues for Southeast

Heavy rains threatened Texas and the Deep South after Arthur became the season’s first tropical storm.…

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June 12, 2026

Colorado State predicts fewer storms in updated hurricane season forecast

Colorado State now predicts 13 named storms, including six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.…

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The rainfall outlook across Florida.
May 28, 2026

Periods of heavy rain and storms will soak Florida over the weekend

Days of rain are forecast across the state, with 2 to 4 inches possible in the Jacksonville area.…

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May 19, 2026

Goodbye cold fronts, hello sea breezes: Florida’s rainy season is arriving

The weather pattern changes in Florida as the rainy season starts. Rain is needed and welcomed.…

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May 14, 2026

Temperatures will rise over the weekend, with more sunshine and less rain

A cold front will brush away showers and push temperatures to average or above average levels.…

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April 30, 2026

Record heat is on the way to Florida; then much-needed rain will follow

A cold front will enter the Panhandle on Saturday and bring showers across North Florida.…

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April 21, 2026

Fire danger expands across much of the Florida Peninsula

Dry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…

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April 20, 2026

Dry air increases fire danger in North Florida and Panhandle

A cold front is bringing dry and windy conditions to drought-stricken areas, a recipe for wildfires.…

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April 17, 2026

Record heat possible for next several days

Parts of North Florida are forecast to reach 90 degrees or more by week’s end, breaking heat records.…

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Drought monitor released Thursday, April 2, 2026.
April 6, 2026

Drought leaves Jacksonville 10 inches short on rainfall

Temperatures remain high as the drought worsens across the Southeast, including North Florida.…

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March 25, 2026

Cold front splits Florida, bringing a chill to Jacksonville

The cold front stationed just north of Lake Okeechobee is leaving unsettled weather in North and Central Florida.…

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Scattered severe storms will cross North Florida on Monday morning and afternoon.
March 16, 2026

Cold front brings storm risk and cooldown to start the week

North Florida is at a slight risk for severe storms, followed by temperatures in the 30s and 40s.…

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March 6, 2026

Toasty days ahead; heat could set a record

Highs will flirt with 90 degrees this weekend as heat spreads across North Florida, Central Florida and the Gulf coast.…