5 hours ago
Dry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…
Local forecasts, severe weather updates, and stories on how climate and seasonal patterns affect Jacksonville.
22 hours ago
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.…
1 day ago
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.…
April 3, 2026
How a cold front could affect Easter sunrise services
Fog is possible for Easter Sunday, and some areas could receive rain. Temperatures should be mild.…
March 31, 2026
Low water pressure: The drought’s effects trickle on
JEA officials are warning customers about possible intermittent water pressure as the drought pushes demand.…
March 26, 2026
Accuweather’s hurricane forecast predicts quieter year
The season’s first hurricane forecast predicts 11 to 16 named storms, fewer than average in recent years.…
March 26, 2026
See changes in store for 2026 hurricane forecasts
The National Hurricane Center is rolling out upgraded products, including a redesigned cone graphic.…
March 23, 2026
Florida grapples with worst drought in more than 20 years
Northeast Florida is experiencing an “extreme drought” — one of the driest areas of the state.…
March 6, 2026
Toasty days ahead; heat could set a record
Highs will flirt with 90 degrees this weekend as heat spreads across North Florida, Central Florida and the Gulf coast.…
March 4, 2026
Pollen counts reach highest levels of the year
Dry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…
March 3, 2026
Water shortage grows more severe in Northeast Florida
St. Johns Water Management District issues more severe water shortage warning for NE Florida.…
March 3, 2026
See how warm and dry spring could be this year
A changing weather pattern could bring higher-than-average spring temperatures in Florida.…
February 24, 2026
Winter freezes cost Florida growers $3.1B
Winter freezes that struck almost every county in Florida were among the most damaging in history.…
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.”…