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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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September 5, 2024

More flooding threatens waterlogged First Coast

Bands of heavy rain could bring additional flooding in soggy Jacksonville over the next several days.…

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May 9, 2024

Heat index could hit triple digits in Jacksonville

Temperatures this week could be the hottest of the year across the Sunshine State, hitting mid- to upper-90s in North…

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April 2, 2024

Strong spring storm system moves toward Jacksonville

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move toward Jacksonville near sunrise Wednesday, with a slight possibility of 60…

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March 27, 2024

Severe storms and flooding threaten North Florida

Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain will be possible all day Wednesday before showers move out of the area Thursday.…

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March 21, 2024

Heavy rain headed toward Florida starting Friday

Northeast Florida could receive 1 to 2 inches of rain as several rounds of storms hit Florida on Friday and…

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March 8, 2024

Severe thunderstorms possible in North Florida

Small hail, high winds and a few tornadoes are possible Saturday. Heavy rain could lead to flash flooding.…

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Colorado State University predicts 23 named storms this year and 11 hurricanes.
February 5, 2024

Florida observes Severe Weather Awareness Week

The campaign aims to share information on how to prepare and respond to natural disasters.…

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November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving outlook: Storms and cooler temperatures

Downpours and gusty thunderstorms could affect Thanksgiving travel across parts of Florida. A cold front that extends from a stronger…

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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.…