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January brought record cold; February means winter heat

Jacksonville should see high temperatures in the low-80s most of the week.…

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January 24, 2025

Florida’s frosty forecast continues through Saturday

Temperatures in Jacksonville were below 40 degrees for 42 straight hours.…

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January 23, 2025

Electricity demand soared as winter storm hit Jacksonville

JEA reported nearly record demand for electricity as temperatures dipped below freezing.…

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office blocks the Hart Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 22, 2025

After a dusting of snow, deep freeze persists on First Coast

Roads remained treacherous Wednesday after Northeast Florida awoke to a freeze, sleet and, in some place, snowflakes.…

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Cars travel on a snow covered highway Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Houston. | David J. Phillip, AP
January 21, 2025

Northeast Florida battens down for rare blast of winter

Public officials encourage people to stay off the roads as a winter storm coats the area with freezing rain and…

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January 20, 2025

Historic winter storm heads toward Florida

A winter storm is expected to bring historic amounts of snow and other winter precipitation across the Gulf Coast states…

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January 16, 2025

Another polar vortex will soon blast North Florida

The polar vortex is forecast to plunge arctic air deep into the Deep South by early next week.…

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January 13, 2025

Drought persists in North Florida despite recent rains

Recent rains have made a small dent in some areas where the drought was worsening, but North Florida is not…

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January 9, 2025

Polar vortex chills temperatures statewide

Millions of Floridians are feeling the big chill this week after multiple cold fronts.…

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January 3, 2025

Series of cold fronts will bring arctic blast to Florida

The coldest air of the season will likely affect much of Florida, if not all of it, during the next…

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December 31, 2024

Year-end travel forecast and frigid air in Florida

People who are traveling to end the year somewhere else should keep a close eye on the weather forecast.…

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High temperatures will remain in the 70s in Jacksonville on Tuesday, but colder weather is coming. | National Weather Service Jacksonville
December 30, 2024

Freeze possible as North Florida cools down in new year

A freeze is possible over the weekend as a cooldown hits North Florida.…

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December 23, 2024

Drought worsens in Florida; outlook doesn’t look good

Most of Northeast Florida is experiencing a moderate drought, and precipitation deficits are ramping up across the state.…

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December 20, 2024

More cold weather arrives for the weekend

The cold will move in quickly Friday evening from Jacksonville to the Panhandle.…

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December 16, 2024

Are you ready for Florida’s winter hazards?

Even Florida’s milder winters can be dangerous, partly because many homes lack adequate heating and insulation.…

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December 11, 2024

The roller coaster of temperatures continues

Jacksonville will wake up Thursday to temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s.…

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December 9, 2024

Is there a Christmas tree crisis after 2024 hurricane season?

Many of Florida’s Christmas trees come from the Carolinas, which were devastated by Hurricane Helene.…

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December 6, 2024

Cold front arrives in North Florida; warmup to follow

The cold front will bring temperatures near freezing from the Panhandle to Jacksonville.…

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November 25, 2024

2024 hurricane season among the worst for tornadoes

This season ranks third for the most tropical cyclone-induced tornadoes in a hurricane season, over the past 30 years…

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November 19, 2024

Coldest temps of the season are headed our way this week

A strong cold front will bring temperaures in the 40s on Friday morning.…

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November 15, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara unlikely to threaten Florida

The threat of Tropical Storm Sara appeared to dissipate in Florida on Friday, but heavy rain is possible around Wednesday.…

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November 14, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara forms; effects on Florida uncertain

Tropical Storm Sara will be a slow-moving storm that will linger in the western Caribbean before emerging over the Gulf…

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November 5, 2024

Rafael strengthens quickly; here’s what Florida can expect

Tropical Storm Rafael could bring periods of heavy rain across much of Florida between Wednesday and Thursday.…

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November 4, 2024

Tropical Storm Rafael forms; watches issued in Florida

The tropical storm is likely to strengthen into a hurricane, but it’s too early to determine its track.…