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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.…

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April 3, 2025

Beryl, Helene and Milton retired as hurricane names

A hurricane name is retired after the storm causes many deaths or significant damage.…

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March 26, 2025

32 years ago: The ‘No Name Storm’ hit Florida

The unusual March storm brought snow, tornadoes, storm surge and winds gusts of 90 mph.…

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March 18, 2025

Spring break in Florida: Dangerous seas and fire risk

North Florida can expect temperatures in the 40s this week as spring break begins with a cold front.…

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March 18, 2025

It’s only mid-March, but a tropical system is possible

A tropical system could form in the Atlantic within 48 hours, but forecasters say the chances are low.…

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February 19, 2025

Storm system brings more cold to North Florida

The storm system that brought heavy snow to the Central Plains will drag a cold front across North Florida by…

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February 14, 2025

Toasty Florida cools off as cold, rainy Florida returns

Several fronts are on the horizon. Could winter be back soon?…

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January 20, 2025

Historic winter storm heads toward Florida

A winter storm is expected to bring historic amounts of snow and other winter precipitation across the Gulf Coast states…

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January 13, 2025

Drought persists in North Florida despite recent rains

Recent rains have made a small dent in some areas where the drought was worsening, but North Florida is not…

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January 3, 2025

Series of cold fronts will bring arctic blast to Florida

The coldest air of the season will likely affect much of Florida, if not all of it, during the next…

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December 31, 2024

Year-end travel forecast and frigid air in Florida

People who are traveling to end the year somewhere else should keep a close eye on the weather forecast.…

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December 23, 2024

Drought worsens in Florida; outlook doesn’t look good

Most of Northeast Florida is experiencing a moderate drought, and precipitation deficits are ramping up across the state.…

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December 20, 2024

More cold weather arrives for the weekend

The cold will move in quickly Friday evening from Jacksonville to the Panhandle.…

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December 11, 2024

The roller coaster of temperatures continues

Jacksonville will wake up Thursday to temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s.…

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November 19, 2024

Coldest temps of the season are headed our way this week

A strong cold front will bring temperaures in the 40s on Friday morning.…

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November 14, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara forms; effects on Florida uncertain

Tropical Storm Sara will be a slow-moving storm that will linger in the western Caribbean before emerging over the Gulf…

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November 13, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara likely to develop in Caribbean

A weather system in the Caribbean has a high chance of developing into Tropical Storm Sara and possibly into a…

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November 5, 2024

Rafael strengthens quickly; here’s what Florida can expect

Tropical Storm Rafael could bring periods of heavy rain across much of Florida between Wednesday and Thursday.…

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November 4, 2024

Tropical Storm Rafael forms; watches issued in Florida

The tropical storm is likely to strengthen into a hurricane, but it’s too early to determine its track.…

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November 4, 2024

Potential Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean

Tropical Depression 18 has a high potential of becoming the next named storm. Rafael is the next name on the…

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October 31, 2024

Something is trying to brew in the tropics: What we know

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad area of low pressure in the tropics, but nothing will develop before…

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October 25, 2024

Hurricane season isn’t over: What to expect in November

Notable hurricanes and tropical storms have developed in November, the last month of hurricane season.…