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August 15, 2024

Hurricane Ernesto could bring dangerous surf to Florida

Ernesto is a large and powerful hurricane that will churn up the seas. Eventually, this movement will reach Florida’s coastline.…

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An aerial photograph shows the aftermath of Hurricane Charley.
August 14, 2024

A look back At Hurricane Charley, 20 years later

Hurricane Charley was one of five tropical systems that would directly impact Florida over the course of six weeks in…

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August 12, 2024

Next tropical system forecast to turn away from Florida

Potential Hurricane Ernesto is taking a similar track to Debby, but it is expected to turn to the north and…

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August 9, 2024

In Debby’s wake, heat and floodwaters remain a concern

As people begin the cleanup process this weekend, high temperatures and humidity will make efforts more difficult.…

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August 6, 2024

Florida after Debby: How’s the forecast this week?

Expect rounds of thunderstorms that could sometimes be strong as rain bands associated with Debbie pass over the area.…

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The Black Creek floods Lazy Acres Road in Clay County on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. | Clay County
August 6, 2024

Black Creek flooding could drive out residents

The north prong of Black Creek had reached 20 feet deep as of Tuesday afternoon — 4 feet above flood…

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August 5, 2024

What’s next as Tropical Storm Debby creeps out of Florida?

Jacksonville could still receive 8 to 10 inches of rain as Debby moves up the Southeast coast.…

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A car splashes through the flooded San Marco Boulevard intersection with LaSalle Street on Monday morning, Aug. 5, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 5, 2024

Debby downgraded; rain and wind continue on First Coast

Hurricane Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm late Monday morning, but the effects were continuing across Northeast Florida.…

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Parts of Palm Avenue in San Marco are flooded Monday morning, Aug. 5, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 5, 2024

Drivers asked to stay off the roads in Northeast Florida

Some roads are already flooded from Hurricane Debby, and trees have fallen onto roads.…

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August 5, 2024

Hurricane Debby makes landfall; Jax expects deluge

Hurricane Debby came ashore Monday morning in the Big Bend area of Florida and was expected to creep across the…

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August 2, 2024

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state.…

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August 1, 2024

Debby to bring heavy rain, risk of tornadoes, strong winds Monday

The tropical wave, labeled Invest 97L, is likely to develop over the next seven days.…

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July 29, 2024

Tropical depression could form this week on path to Florida

Forecasters say an area of disturbed weather has a 50-50 chance of developing over the next seven days.…

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July 19, 2024

Florida Tropical Training Week: Get prepared with the pros

Meteorologists from the National Weather Service will prepare workshop participants for the most active weeks of this hurricane season.…

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July 12, 2024

Tropical disturbance brews east of Florida

The disturbance has a low chance of developing, but rain and thunderstorms are likely in the Southeast.…

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July 10, 2024

Saharan dust arrives in Florida: The good and the bad

The first dust plume of the year will help suppress hurricanes, but it can irritate people with respiratory problems.…

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June 28, 2024

Saharan dust takes over tropics, but 2 systems advance

A storm system labeled Invest 95 is moving into an area conducive for development.…

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Mayor Donna Deegan listens as Adm. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary of health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, speaks at the Main Library on Monday, June 24, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
June 24, 2024

Jacksonville adds cooling stations as summer heat grows

The city is expanding help for people who can’t cope with the extreme heat predicted this year and beyond.…

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June 24, 2024

Florida is deadliest state for lightning. How to stay safe.

This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and the message is: “When thunder roars, stay indoors.”…

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June 21, 2024

Tropical disturbance inches toward Northeast Florida

The system has a medium chance of becoming a tropical system. Expect rainfall totals of around 2 inches and gusty…

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A lack of rain has left extremely dry conditions all over Northeast Florida. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
June 18, 2024

Wildfire dangers rising in parched Northeast Florida

Northeast Florida is experiencing some of the driest conditions in the state, and the threat of wildfires could become serious…

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June 18, 2024

Dangerous heat in cars can be lethal to people and pets

So far this year, 18 children have died nationwide after being found in a hot car.…

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June 17, 2024

Tropical disturbance could affect Jacksonville

The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area just northeast of the Bahamas where a tropical depression may develop later…

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June 13, 2024

There’s a new way to get a hazardous weather forecast

The National Weather Service is experimenting with a graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook to see how users like the feature.…