May 23, 2024
The tax holiday will run from June 1 to June 14. It is timed with the start of the six-month…
May 15, 2024
Hurricane Center begins to issue 7-day outlooks
Although hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, the National Hurricane Center begins its forecasts May 15 because storms often…
May 9, 2024
First-ever JaxReady Fest will set stage for hurricane season
The free festival includes informational sessions and interactive events. It runs Friday and Saturday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.…
May 6, 2024
Hurricane Preparedness Week begins as 2024 season nears
The start of the 2024 hurricane season is less than a month away, and there are early indicators of an…
April 5, 2024
Forecasters predict ‘very, very busy’ hurricane season
Researchers at Colorado State University are projecting 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes, including five major hurricanes.…
March 29, 2024
Record-setting hurricane season forecast for 2024
AccuWeather says there are signs the first named system could appear before hurricane season kicks off in June.…
February 8, 2024
National Hurricane Center releases new forecast cone
The National Hurricane Center will implement a new experimental cone graphic to display critical watches and warnings for inland counties…
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.…
November 27, 2023
Hurricane season ends quietly, but recovery will take time
For a second consecutive season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm: Hurricane Idalia. But the season could…
September 26, 2023
How meteorologists are trying to explain weather risks better
Many people didn’t heed evacuation warnings during Hurricane Ian. How can meteorologists help them understand?…
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…
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…
September 7, 2023
Online support group helps Floridians with storm anxiety
Peer Support Space gives people a safe place to vent, share their feelings and get solutions to their storm-related anxiety.…
September 5, 2023
Powerful Hurricane Lee likely to form this week
Most forecast models show the storm curving north next week without reaching Florida, but it’s too early to say for…
August 25, 2023
Saturday begins 2nd disaster preparedness sales tax holiday
The two-week holiday allows Florida residents to save on hurricane preparedness supplies.…
August 24, 2023
Tropical system possible in Gulf next week
The National Hurricane Center says a system in the northwestern Caribbean has a moderate chance for development.…
August 21, 2023
Five tropical systems likely to produce at least 1 hurricane
Tropical Storm Gert was named just after midnight, making it the eighth named storm of the season…
August 18, 2023
Publix will no longer make hurricane cakes
The grocery store chain received criticism for the cakes last year as Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida.…
August 16, 2023
Forecasters watch three areas in the tropics
Two tropical waves in the central and eastern Atlantic have become more organized today.…
August 11, 2023
NOAA warns of busier hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has updated its forecast for hurricane season and now predicts above-average storm activity.…
August 3, 2023
Be ready: Hurricane season historically kicks into higher gear in August
Historically, 90% of all hurricanes and 95% of all major hurricanes happen after Aug. 1.…