September 17, 2026
An upper-level low late this week will help to increase moisture and erosion to East Coast beaches.…
Local forecasts, severe weather updates, and stories on how climate and seasonal patterns affect Jacksonville.
September 14, 2026
National Hurricane Center monitors disturbance, but no US threat expected
Without another tropical cyclone, 2026 could become the second-quietest hurricane season since the 1800s.…
September 10, 2026
We’ve reached the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season
Beyond Sept. 10, six named storms form during an average season, with four becoming hurricanes.…
September 8, 2026
Florida has more lightning deaths than anywhere in the country
You can avoid lightning strikes by knowing what causes them and taking steps to lower your risk.…
September 1, 2026
Florida’s summer 2026: The heat and drought in the rearview
We look back at a summer marked by relentless heat and a striking lack of rain across the state.…
August 17, 2026
El Niño keeps Atlantic hurricane activity unusually quiet
Strong wind shear and dry air are suppressing hurricane activity across the Atlantic basin.…
August 12, 2026
When will the next solar eclipse be visible to people in Florida?
Florida will miss out on Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, but residents can see a partial lunar eclipse Aug. 27.…
August 11, 2026
Scorching heat will continue this week across Northeast Florida
Temperatures could reach 98 degrees in the Jacksonville area, with a heat index close to 110 degrees.…
August 10, 2026
Hurricane Center monitors 3 disturbances, but none pose a direct threat
Tropical activity appears to have ramped up, but conditions are still unfavorable for development.…
August 7, 2026
NOAA lowers hurricane forecast even further as El Niño ramps up
NOAA forecasters predict seven to 13 named storms this year, including two to six hurricanes.…
August 6, 2026
Forecasters expect least active hurricane season in more than a decade
A strengthening El Niño is expected to persist in August and September, the busiest hurricane months.…
August 5, 2026
The ‘perfect storm’ most people miss after a hurricane
Landfall is not the only threat from a hurricane. The recovery time is often more dangerous.…
August 3, 2026
Hurricane season enters peak months under growing El Niño influence
A strengthening El Niño is expected to suppress hurricane activity from August through October.…
July 31, 2026
Florida hurricanes: Where you live — and how — matters
Hurricane vulnerability is shaped by more than landfall. It’s also the way people live — in high-rises and along waterways.…
July 27, 2026
Dangerous heat threatens Northeast Florida to start the week
The heat index could reach 111 degrees on Monday — and maybe even higher on Tuesday.…
July 21, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf; parts of Florida could feel effects
Wind shear will limit Bertha’s intensification, but strong winds are expected in the northern Gulf Coast region.…
July 9, 2026
Strengthening El Niño could signal early end to Florida’s rainy season
Several forecast models project below-average precipitation during the second half of summer.…
July 8, 2026
Forecasters scale back storm predictions for this hurricane season
Colorado State University and AccuWeather both reduced the number of tropical storms and hurricanes they expect.…
July 8, 2026
Jacksonville under heat advisory as dangerous temperatures return
The heat index in Northeast Florida could reach as high as 112 degrees, and heat advisories are possible all week.…
July 7, 2026
Saharan dust is floating toward Florida, which can be good and bad
A plume of Saharan dust will arrive this week, causing storm chances to drop and temperatures to soar.…
June 29, 2026
Tropics likely to remain calm as hurricane season moves into July
July typically produces about one to two named storms, with a hurricane once every three years.…
June 15, 2026
The hottest temperatures ever recorded in Florida aren’t as hot as it seems
Florida is known for its sunshine and heat, but the state’s hottest air temperature is actually lower than nearly every…
June 12, 2026
Colorado State predicts fewer storms in updated hurricane season forecast
Colorado State now predicts 13 named storms, including six hurricanes and two major hurricanes.…
June 8, 2026
Earthquake off Cuba shakes people across Northeast Florida
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and rattling people across the Sunshine State, from…