Local forecasts, severe weather updates, and stories on how climate and seasonal patterns affect Jacksonville.
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Storm clouds hang on the horizon during rainy season.
1 hour ago

Goodbye rainy season; hello cold fronts

As rainy season ends, some areas of North Florida are still dealing with a worsening drought.…

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La Nina can reduce severe weather in Florida. | NOAA
23 hours ago

How La Nina could shape our winter weather

NOAA has declared that a La Niña is underway, with wide-reaching implications for weather.…

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October 13, 2025

Tropical Storm Lorenzo grows stronger, but no threat to land

Lorenzo, the 12th named storm of the season, is expected to stay out in the ocean and turn back east.…

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High tides cause damage and erosion along the coast of Northeast Florida.
October 13, 2025

Florida communities buy up properties to limit flooding damage

More than a dozen communities, including St. Johns County, have voluntary home buyout programs.…

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October 9, 2025

Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way

Rain combined with king tides could bring a flash flood risk for parts of the Jacksonville area.…

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October 7, 2025

Tropical Storm Jerry develops in central Atlantic

Jerry, the 10th named storm of the season, is expected to turn northward later this week.…

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Florida expected rainfall through the weekend
October 2, 2025

Squalls and flooding headed our way this weekend

An area of disturbed weather moving across Florida could lead to flooding and heavy rain, especially east of I-95.…

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Clouds roll in over St. Augustine Beach.
October 2, 2025

October weather outlook shows warm month ahead

Forecasters expect warmer-than-average temperatures and higher probabilities of rain.…

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September 29, 2025

East Coast can expect indirect effects from Imelda

Tropcial Storm Imelda could produce choppy seas, 12-foot waves and a high risk of rip currents.…

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Satellite imagery shows Invest 94L and Hurricane Humberto on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.
September 26, 2025

Humberto is a hurricane, but all eyes are on potential Imelda

Invest 94L could become Imelda and brush the East Coast, but the future is still uncertain.…

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September 25, 2025

Tropical Storm Humberto forms as another storm threatens

Humberto is the eighth named storm of the season, and another may form in the next few days.…

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September 24, 2025

As Hurricane Gabrielle moves on, what’s coming next?

As Hurricane Gabrielle moves toward Europe, Invest 93 and Invest 94 are showing signs of organization.…

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September 23, 2025

Fall arrives, but temperatures rebound to summer levels

Much of Florida is starting the season warmer than average.…

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September 22, 2025

Two storm systems brewing behind Hurricane Gabrielle

Hurricane Gabrielle is not expected to affect Florida, but two other disturbances in the Atlantic bear watching.…

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Drought monitor released on Sept. 18.
September 19, 2025

Drought conditions worsen in North Florida

Recent rains have eased the drought in South Florida, but North Florida is now drier than most of the state.…

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Areas where tropical systems tend to develop in September.
September 12, 2025

Areas where hurricanes tend to develop in September

Hurricane season has been quiet this year, but things could change suddenly in the second half of September.…

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August 1, 2025

Heat illness: What to look for on these sweltering days

Heat killed 199 Americans in 2024, making it the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States.…

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Setting your thermostat at 78 to 80 degrees can save a lot on cooling bills. | JEA
June 20, 2025

How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave

The heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…

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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.…

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A closeup image of a Thor Guard Lightning Prediction System shows the multiple horns mounted under its rim. | Thor Guard
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.…

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JEA crews set up poles for demonstrations at this weekend’s Jax Ready Fest at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. | JEA
April 23, 2025

Hurricane season is near; Jax Ready Fest will get you ready

Jax Ready Fest offers demonstrations, hands-on learning and interactive exhibits to prepare for any emergency.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…