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November 25, 2024

2024 hurricane season among the worst for tornadoes

This season ranks third for the most tropical cyclone-induced tornadoes in a hurricane season, over the past 30 years…

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October 31, 2024

The Fear Factor: Weather phobias that terrify people

Nearly 1 in 10 people have a fear of weather, including phobias of the weather.…

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Several Florida communities continue to weather aftereffects from Hurricane Milton more than 2 weeks since it made landfall in Florida. | Lakeland Ledger
October 24, 2024

2 weeks after Hurricane Milton, communities remain flooded

Compounding the flooding, the St. Johns River is rising again.…

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October 17, 2024

By the numbers: What made Hurricane Milton so historic?

Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida this year. No other year on record has more than three hurricane…

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October 3, 2024

Here are 4 ways to help Hurricane Helene victims

As cleanup efforts continue around the state, Helene victims are starting to gain some forward momentum in recovery efforts.…

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September 4, 2024

Labor Day weekend sets hurricane season record

For the first time in almost three decades, there wasn’t a tropical storm in the Atlantic basin between Aug. 21…

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Saharan dust billows in the air.
August 28, 2024

An update on Saharan dust and the 2024 hurricane season

The hurricane season seems to be starting more slowly this year, partly because of a thick layer of Saharan dust.…

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An aerial photograph shows the aftermath of Hurricane Charley.
August 14, 2024

A look back At Hurricane Charley, 20 years later

Hurricane Charley was one of five tropical systems that would directly impact Florida over the course of six weeks in…

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August 9, 2024

In Debby’s wake, heat and floodwaters remain a concern

As people begin the cleanup process this weekend, high temperatures and humidity will make efforts more difficult.…

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July 10, 2024

Saharan dust arrives in Florida: The good and the bad

The first dust plume of the year will help suppress hurricanes, but it can irritate people with respiratory problems.…

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June 18, 2024

Dangerous heat in cars can be lethal to people and pets

So far this year, 18 children have died nationwide after being found in a hot car.…

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June 13, 2024

There’s a new way to get a hazardous weather forecast

The National Weather Service is experimenting with a graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook to see how users like the feature.…

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June 5, 2024

A look inside a Hurricane Hunter plane

Hurricane Hunters fly into the world’s worst weather to help predict the strength and path of storms.…

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June 3, 2024

Hurricane season has begun. Know your risk.

Sixty percent of people in hurricane-prone state are unlikely to prepare for hurricane season.…

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May 23, 2024

Just in time for a sweltering weekend: A heat risk forecast

The National Weather Service is launching a new heat risk forecast to warn people of potentially long durations of dangerous…

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May 15, 2024

Hurricane Center begins to issue 7-day outlooks

Although hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, the National Hurricane Center begins its forecasts May 15 because storms often…