October 9, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis says more than a million gallons of gasoline and diesel are staged around the state.…
Local forecasts, severe weather updates, and stories on how climate and seasonal patterns affect Jacksonville.
October 8, 2024
Inside Florida’s rush to remove debris from last hurricane
Debris from Hurricane Helene remains piled around the state, including Jacksonville. Hurricane Milton could turn it into projectiles.…
October 7, 2024
Schools close as Hurricane Milton approaches
Most school districts in Northeast Florida will close this week as Hurricane Milton crosses the state.…
October 4, 2024
Hurricane Helene debris killed Duval toddler
A new National Weather Service report details the impact of Hurricane Helene on Duval County…
October 4, 2024
Heavy tropical rain moving into Florida starting this weekend
Rain chances are creeping up during the weekend, and more are coming next week as tropical moisture arrives…
October 3, 2024
Here are 4 ways to help Hurricane Helene victims
As cleanup efforts continue around the state, Helene victims are starting to gain some forward momentum in recovery efforts.…
September 30, 2024
Are hurricanes and tropical storms hitting Gulf more often?
After three years of hurricanes barreling up the Gulf of Mexico, battered North Florida residents may feel they are living…
September 27, 2024
Helene cleanup continues; Jacksonville mayor urges patience
More than 257,000 customers in Northeast Florida had no power Friday after Hurricane Helene came ashore late Thursday.…
September 27, 2024
Rescue efforts underway on Gulf Coast; 2 people dead
Many people did not evacuate, remaining in areas hit by storm surge as Helene moved north.…
September 27, 2024
Jacksonville city offices remain closed after Hurricane Helene
Roads flooded, trees toppled and power lines fell around the city. People were encouraged to stay home as crews cleaned…
September 26, 2024
UPDATE: Hurricane Helene grows to 120 mph winds
Helene is one of the biggest hurricanes on record, with effects spreading hundreds of miles toward Jacksonville.…
September 26, 2024
Helene strengthens to 100 mph; wind and flooding likely in Jacksonville
Hurricane Helene, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, is on the verge of becoming a Category 3 hurricane as…
September 25, 2024
Helene’s hurricane winds could reach Duval County
Northeast Florida is under a tropical storm warning, but hurricane-force winds from Helene are possible in western Duval County.…
September 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Helene grows; First Coast prepares
Northeast Florida is preparing for high winds and possibly heavy rain as Tropical Storm Helene gains strength.…
September 24, 2024
Potential Hurricane Helene could slam Florida on Thursday
Helene is expected to bring tropical storm winds and possibly heavy rain to Northeast Florida.…
September 23, 2024
Tropical system develops in Caribbean: What do we know?
A tropical system in the western Caribbean has a 50% of development over the next two days.…
September 5, 2024
More flooding threatens waterlogged First Coast
Bands of heavy rain could bring additional flooding in soggy Jacksonville over the next several days.…
September 4, 2024
Labor Day weekend sets hurricane season record
For the first time in almost three decades, there wasn’t a tropical storm in the Atlantic basin between Aug. 21…
August 28, 2024
An update on Saharan dust and the 2024 hurricane season
The hurricane season seems to be starting more slowly this year, partly because of a thick layer of Saharan dust.…
August 28, 2024
More moisture coming for Labor Day Weekend
Rain chances are likely to increase across the northern half of Florida by Monday as a cold front approaches.…
August 23, 2024
What is a tsunami? Could it happen along the East Coast?
Tsunamis can happen pretty much anywhere where the ocean’s floor moves.…
August 16, 2024
Rare cold front brings a less humid, sunnier weekend
North Florida will still be humid, but not the oppressive humidity we’ve had for two months.…
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.…
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…