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Forecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge in 2026 and continue into winter.…
Local forecasts, severe weather updates, and stories on how climate and seasonal patterns affect Jacksonville.
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Piles of sargassum wash ashore and foul the air at Jacksonville Beach
Sargassum has long been common on Florida’s East Coast, but it has grown in abundance in recent years.…
May 21, 2026
NOAA hurricane outlook predicts below-normal tropical activity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an El Niño is likely to suppress hurricane activity.…
May 18, 2026
UNF lab will test the effects of extreme heat on athletes, military and workers
The new Perry Weather Heat Lab at UNF will test extreme weather health effects on people.…
May 18, 2026
Water restrictions get even tighter as drought persists in Northeast Florida
The region is now subject to Phase III water restrictions, which further limits lawn watering.…
May 15, 2026
National Hurricane Center releases first tropical outlook of 2026 season
Early forecasts suggest tropical activity may trend below normal compared with more active seasons.…
May 8, 2026
Drought continues to affect water quality and river levels across Florida
Despite the lower water levels, the drought has not affected water for drinking or firefighting.…
May 4, 2026
2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Forecast changes, predictions and more
The first named cyclone in the Atlantic basin typically forms around June 20, with the first hurricane by Aug. 11.…
April 30, 2026
Record heat is on the way to Florida; then much-needed rain will follow
A cold front will enter the Panhandle on Saturday and bring showers across North Florida.…
April 27, 2026
Georgia fire grows; Glynn County homes evacuated
The Highway 82 fire remains 6% contained a week after it began. The fire has destroyed at least 87 homes.…
April 27, 2026
How much rainfall is needed to end Florida’s drought?
Even a hurricane might not bring enough rain to end the drought in Jacksonville and other parts of North Florida.…
April 24, 2026
Clay-Putnam wildfire now 65% contained
The so-called Railroad wildfire spans 4,413 acres, but evacuated families have been allowed to return home.…
April 24, 2026
87 homes lost in Southeast Georgia wildfires
The wildfire destroyed dozens of homes within hours of erupting Tuesday. It remains only 15% contained.…
April 22, 2026
Smoke blankets area as Railroad wildfire grows
The wildfire grew slightly overnight, but firefighting efforts on the ground and air are helping to contain it.…
April 22, 2026
Wildfire destroys 47 homes in Southeast Georgia
Some families were evacuated with minutes to spare after the Brantley County wildfire exploded to 5,000 acres..…
April 21, 2026
Fire danger expands across much of the Florida Peninsula
Dry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…
April 20, 2026
Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continues
A wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…
April 20, 2026
Dry air increases fire danger in North Florida and Panhandle
A cold front is bringing dry and windy conditions to drought-stricken areas, a recipe for wildfires.…
April 17, 2026
Record heat possible for next several days
Parts of North Florida are forecast to reach 90 degrees or more by week’s end, breaking heat records.…
April 16, 2026
Clay County bans burning during extreme drought
Nassau, Baker and Putnam counties are also under a burn ban, and dry conditions are expected for weeks.…
April 16, 2026
Strong El Niño could reshape hurricane season and winter
A developing El Niño could mean fewer Atlantic hurricanes, followed by a wetter, stormier winter.…
April 14, 2026
How the 2026 hurricane season could play out
Forecasters expect that tropical cyclone activity could resemble hurricane seasons in 2006, 2009, 2015 and 2023.…
April 9, 2026
Latest hurricane forecast predicts below-normal year
Colorado State University expects below-normal hurricane activity due to a likely transition into an El Niño.…
April 6, 2026
Drought leaves Jacksonville 10 inches short on rainfall
Temperatures remain high as the drought worsens across the Southeast, including North Florida.…