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Erin is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season by the end of the week, likely staying north…
August 6, 2025
Flash flood risk continues for North Florida
Parts of Jacksonville could experience up to 4 inches of rainfall, with 5 inches possible in isolated areas through Friday…
August 4, 2025
Tropical Storm Dexter forms; forecasters watch 2 other areas
Tropical Storm Dexter is moving away from the U.S. and won’t affect Florida.…
August 1, 2025
Heat illness: What to look for on these sweltering days
Heat killed 199 Americans in 2024, making it the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States.…
August 1, 2025
It’s August: Here’s where tropical storms typically form
Tropical activity tends to ramp up in August with more tropical waves emerging from Africa.…
July 31, 2025
Hurricane supplies will be tax free starting Friday
The Florida Legislature permanently exempted certain supplies from sales tax, effective Aug. 1.…
July 31, 2025
JEA sets back-to-back records for electricity demand
Extreme heat drove demand for electricity to record-setting levels on Monday, then did it again the next day.…
July 28, 2025
Danger in the air: Heat index could hit 115 on First Coast
Extreme heat will continue around the state this week, and more areas could reach record highs.…
July 25, 2025
Saharan dust will calm storms and heat up the weekend
The skies will remain mostly yellowish on Saturday as Saharan dust covers most of Florida.…
July 23, 2025
Déjà vu: There’s a chance for tropical formation in the Gulf
The low-pressure system has a short amount of time to develop before it moves over land.…
July 14, 2025
Tropical system could develop over North Florida and Gulf
Heavy rains could lead to flash flooding in parts of the state, especially in parched South Florida.…
July 2, 2025
NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecasting
Meteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…
June 30, 2025
Tropical development possible heading into July 4th holiday
The National Hurricane Center says there’s a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.…
June 20, 2025
How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave
The heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…
June 20, 2025
Summer officially starts at 10:42 p.m. tonight
The summer solistice will occur tonight, and the hours of daylight will gradually shrink until Dec. 21.…
June 16, 2025
Heat exposure cases often unreported in Florida
Heat-related deaths doubled from 1999 to 2023, with 21,518 deaths recorded during that period.…
June 13, 2025
This was the hottest May in decades in North Florida
The average high temperature in Jacksonville was 88.8 degrees, the highest in recent history.…
June 2, 2025
Huge plume of Saharan dust is headed toward Florida
The dust layer suppresses tropical cyclones, but it can cause health concerns among some people.…
May 30, 2025
Florida gets stormier as cold front pushes through
There is a risk for severe storms to end the week, mainly for North Florida and the Panhandle.…
May 29, 2025
Florida plans for hurricane season with less help from feds
The season is only a few days away, but questions remain about how the Trump administration will reshape FEMA.…
May 28, 2025
It’s almost hurricane season; get these documents ready
You could be ineligible for FEMA assistance after a storm if your documentation is inadequate.…
May 22, 2025
National Hurricane Center forecasts above-average year
The Hurricane Center predicts six to 10 hurricanes this year with three to five of them becoming major hurricanes.…
May 21, 2025
Florida remains hot. When will rain and storms return?
The forecast shows some breaks, but more heat will return for Memorial Day.…
May 19, 2025
Florida’s drought improves with recent rains
About 87% of Florida is now experiencing drought, down from 93% before rainfall last week.…