June 20, 2025
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.…
May 12, 2025
Heavy rain could bring flash flooding in North Florida
Some areas could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain on ground that is already saturated from recent days.…
May 9, 2025
Strobes and horns alert Atlantic beachgoers to lightning risk
Two new lighting alert systems on Atlantic Beach predict when lightning strikes are imminent.…
May 9, 2025
Hurricane season: The terminology you need to know
Your guide to the language of the Atlantic hurricane season. Know what the terminology means.…
May 8, 2025
Channel of moisture streams over North Florida
There’s a marginal risk for severe storms Thursday and Friday across the northern half of Florida.…
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.…
April 25, 2025
Scientists say NOAA cutbacks undermine hurricane forecasts
Hundreds of employees at NOAA have been fired, and the Trump administration wants to cut funding for climate work.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…