Riley Hazel - Storm Center
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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.

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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 an unhealthy range.

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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 the U.S.

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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.

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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.

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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 an emergency.

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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 at 165 mph.

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August 25, 2023

Saturday begins 2nd disaster preparedness sales tax holiday

The two-week holiday allows Florida residents to save on hurricane preparedness supplies.

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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.

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August 16, 2023

Forecasters watch three areas in the tropics

Two tropical waves in the central and eastern Atlantic have become more organized today.

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