April 30, 2026 Record heat is on the way to Florida; then much-needed rain will followA cold front will enter the Panhandle on Saturday and bring showers across North Florida.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 27, 2026 How much rainfall is needed to end Florida’s drought?Even a hurricane might not bring enough rain to end the drought in Jacksonville and other parts of North Florida.…By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center
April 24, 2026 Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting Hilliard wildfireFirefighter James Crews died after a medical emergency while battling a Hilliard wildfire, officials said.…By Dan Scanlan
April 22, 2026 Smoke blankets area as Railroad wildfire growsThe wildfire grew slightly overnight, but firefighting efforts on the ground and air are helping to contain it.…By Dan Scanlan
April 21, 2026 Fire danger expands across much of the Florida PeninsulaDry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 20, 2026 Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continuesA wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…By Dan Scanlan
April 20, 2026 Dry air increases fire danger in North Florida and PanhandleA cold front is bringing dry and windy conditions to drought-stricken areas, a recipe for wildfires.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 17, 2026 Record heat possible for next several daysParts of North Florida are forecast to reach 90 degrees or more by week’s end, breaking heat records.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 8, 2026 #AskJAXTDY | Are golf courses restricted from watering during drought?Northeast Florida residents are subject to water restrictions, but what about heavy water users like golf courses?…By Dan Scanlan
March 6, 2026 Toasty days ahead; heat could set a recordHighs will flirt with 90 degrees this weekend as heat spreads across North Florida, Central Florida and the Gulf coast.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
March 4, 2026 Pollen counts reach highest levels of the yearDry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center
March 3, 2026 Water shortage grows more severe in Northeast FloridaSt. Johns Water Management District issues more severe water shortage warning for NE Florida.…By Dan Scanlan
March 3, 2026 See how warm and dry spring could be this yearA changing weather pattern could bring higher-than-average spring temperatures in Florida.…By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center
February 20, 2026 Florida’s worsening drought could persist in MarchThe extreme drought in Florida expanded by nearly 24% last week, according to reports released Thursday.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
February 13, 2026 Jacksonville officials warn about serious wildfire risksA severe drought and extensive freezes make this a particularly dangerous year for wildfires.…By Dan Scanlan
February 11, 2026 Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve waterThe St. Johns River Water Management District ordered residents to avoid “wasteful and unnecessary water use.”…By Dan Scanlan
February 6, 2026 Strong winds and dry air bring wildfire warningsWildfire alerts — known as “red flag warnings” — are in effect from east-central Florida to the First Coast.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center