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The Highway 82 fire remains 6% contained a week after it began. The fire has destroyed at least 87 homes.…
Local forecasts, severe weather updates, and stories on how climate and seasonal patterns affect Jacksonville.
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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.…
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.…