March 15, 2024
The countdown to hurricane season has begun, and Florida emergency management offices are sharing safety tips.…
February 8, 2024
National Hurricane Center releases new forecast cone
The National Hurricane Center will implement a new experimental cone graphic to display critical watches and warnings for inland counties…
February 5, 2024
Florida observes Severe Weather Awareness Week
The campaign aims to share information on how to prepare and respond to natural disasters.…
February 2, 2024
El Niño and rainy winter could dampen wildfire season
El Niño causes an uptick in wintertime storms across Florida and above-average precipitation, which in turn can suppress wildfire activity.…
December 22, 2023
White Christmas in Florida? It’s never happened
It has never snowed on Christmas in Florida, but it’s possible under the right conditions.…
December 5, 2023
Wet winter expected for Southeast; cold is uncertain
A strong El Niño is already in place and is expected to strengthen. Above-average precipitation is predicted, but how cold…
November 30, 2023
Above-normal hurricane season comes to an end
Twenty named storms formed in the Atlantic this season, tied for the fourth-most ever. Seven became hurricanes.…
October 3, 2023
Canadian wildfires send dangerous smoke to Florida
A smoky haze can be seen over much of Florida, including the First Coast. Air quality in some areas has reached…
September 29, 2023
Hurricane Ian, 1 year later: A story of resiliency and hope
Floridians are still picking up what was lost a year ago during Hurricane Ian, the third-costliest natural disaster to hit…
September 27, 2023
Strong El Niño could bring warm, wet weather by winter
NOAA’s updated weather outlook indicates a slightly increased confidence of a strong El Niño event.…
September 25, 2023
Need a generator before a hurricane? Try this app
“Local Relief” is a localized social media platform bringing communities together during a weather emergency.…
September 21, 2023
Meterologists offer storm advice for the hard of hearing
By working with organizations dedicated to the deaf community, the National Weather Service offers information that could be lifesaving in…
September 8, 2023
Peak Hurricane Season has arrived. How is it looking?
Historically, more than 85% of all major hurricanes form after Aug. 20. The latest is Hurricane Lee, with winds peaking…
August 25, 2023
Saturday begins 2nd disaster preparedness sales tax holiday
The two-week holiday allows Florida residents to save on hurricane preparedness supplies.…
August 23, 2023
Above-average temperatures predicted for the next 3 months
The Southeast Regional Climate Center is predicting that more heat records may be broken this month.…
August 16, 2023
Forecasters watch three areas in the tropics
Two tropical waves in the central and eastern Atlantic have become more organized today.…
August 11, 2023
NOAA warns of busier hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has updated its forecast for hurricane season and now predicts above-average storm activity.…