Burn ban authorized in Collier County due to dry conditions
Collier County’s Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in the county effective this week due to dry conditions. The decision for the…
Soggy, stormy Florida weather could be severe with flood risks
The persistent storms pushed offshore to the east of Central Florida this afternoon, but don’t let your guard down as more rounds of storms will…
Storm cuts power in Tallahassee; several tornado warnings issued
A powerful squall line with embedded tornadoes tore through the Panhandle early this morning. This line of storms moved through the western Panhandle overnight and…
Hottest temperatures so far this year are impacting most of Florida
Florida’s hottest months have not officially arrived, but this week temperatures could reach the hottest so far this year, and heat indices could reach the…
NHC watching area off African coast; Development unlikely
The official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season isn’t until June first, but the environment is already signaling that a system could form well…
CSU researchers predicting 23 named storms/11 hurricanes for 2024 Atlantic season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season in their initial 2024 forecast. The team cited record warm tropical and…
Widespread rain for Florida Friday and Saturday, local flooding and severe cells possible
Several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact Florida on Friday and Saturday. Isolated severe thunderstorm cells, and localized flash flooding will…
Hurricane season begins in a few months; Here’s what emergency managers want you to know
The countdown to hurricane season has begun, and Florida emergency management offices are sharing their safety tips to empower residents to act ahead of potential…
Forecaster says 2024 hurricane season could be a ‘blockbuster’; Others say — it’s too early to tell
A rare early-season warning from Accuweather meteorologists forecasts an ominous 2024 hurricane season due to, among other reasons, February sea temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean…