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Winter freezes that struck almost every county in Florida were among the most damaging in history.…
Local forecasts, severe weather updates, and stories on how climate and seasonal patterns affect Jacksonville.
February 23, 2026
5 more counties ordered to conserve water in shortage
A continuing drought led officials to declare a water shortage in most of Northeast Florida.…
February 20, 2026
Florida’s worsening drought could persist in March
The extreme drought in Florida expanded by nearly 24% last week, according to reports released Thursday.…
February 19, 2026
Despite imminent cold, spring is budding in Jacksonville
After a period of record cold, the spring growing season has resumed, though it’s slower than weeks ago.…
February 19, 2026
Hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida
Almost 800 sea turtles washed ashore last month after record-low temperatures cooled the Gulf and Atlantic.…
February 11, 2026
Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water
The St. Johns River Water Management District ordered residents to avoid “wasteful and unnecessary water use.”…
February 6, 2026
Strong winds and dry air bring wildfire warnings
Wildfire alerts — known as “red flag warnings” — are in effect from east-central Florida to the First Coast.…
January 29, 2026
Even colder air is on the way. Will it snow?
This could be the coldest air mass in over a decade in some parts of Florida. Snow flurries are possible.…
January 27, 2026
Arctic blast brings the coldest air to North Florida
Temperatures will remain cold into Wednesday morning, with lows in the upper 20s and low 30s.…
January 12, 2026
High pollen levels persist across Northeast Florida
Pollen activity depends heavily on the weather. A lack of rainfall has left the atmosphere uncleansed.…
January 5, 2026
January could be warmer and drier than usual
As the new year begins, weather patterns look strikingly similar to the second half of 2025.…
December 30, 2025
What exactly is a freeze watch? Here’s a guide to winter alerts
During the colder months of winter, the National Weather Service can issue a range of alerts across Florida.…
December 29, 2025
Winter will slap Florida with a cold goodbye to 2025
Many people, including those in North Florida, will wake up to one of the coldest air masses of the season…
December 12, 2025
Worst areas of drought improve in North Florida
Days of rain eased the exceptional drought in North Florida, but much of South Florida remains abnormally dry.…
December 11, 2025
Florida gears up for winter in wake of historic snowstorm
The Florida Department of Transportation says it has added snowplows and other equipment this winter.…
December 4, 2025
Warm weather forecast for December and the holidays
NOAA’s latest December outlook predicts the holidays will be drier and warmer than usual.…
December 3, 2025
Florida’s fog season begins: What you need to know
Florida’s fog season typically runs from late fall through the early spring.…
November 12, 2025
Northern lights make rare appearance in Jax
The northern lights were visible as far south as Tampa, Daytona Beach and Titusville. You may still get a glimpse.…
November 10, 2025
Unseasonable cold blast moves into Florida: What to expect
Temperatures will be about 20 degrees below average starting Tuesday morning. How long will it last?…
November 6, 2025
‘Polar vortex’ to bring Florida an early taste of winter
Frigid air will bring winter-like temperatures to Florida for Veterans Day. But what is the polar vortex, exactly?…
November 4, 2025
King tides could lead to coastal flooding this week
The pull of the full moon will produce another round of king tides and flooding, especially along the coast.…
November 3, 2025
Here’s how November’s weather could play out
Historically, La Niña Novembers have featured below-average rainfall and only brief cold snaps.…
October 29, 2025
This could be the coldest Halloween in a decade
A cold front is forecast to sweep across the state, plunging temperatures into the 40s by Halloween.…
October 24, 2025
Melissa brings flooding and landslides to the Caribbean
Melissa is bringing severe flooding to the Dominican Republic and could hit Jamaica as a major hurricane this weekend.…