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There were no recorded weather observations in Florida on July 4, 1776, but historical climate records can give historians a sense on what was going on. -
A weak area of low pressure is meandering off the Southeast. Florida beaches could still see heightened surf and an increased risk of rip currents through the July 4th holiday. -
In Florida, hurricane danger does not begin at landfall. Outer bands, tornadoes, and worsening travel conditions can start hours earlier, making timing one of the most important parts of storm preparation. -
The remnants of a cold front could leave enough energy behind over the western Atlantic to ignite tropical storm activity east of Florida. What are the chances of this system developing, and where could it go?
Before the Storm
Okeechobee residents with special needs asked to pre-register for storm shelter space
Shelter will have back-up electricity and nurse on hand.
To help with hurricane prep, Manatee County offers free sandbags to residents
Operation Sandbag is a free drive-through sandbag distribution event on Friday, June 26 in Manatee County.
Hurricane season expert has warnings, tips for those using portable generator
Portable generator safety experts urge families to make a plan before hurricane outages hit.
AAA Survey: Nearly one in four Floridians haven't made hurricane prep for 2026
AAA and IBHS Insurance experts offer some guidance to help residents prepare.
Sarasota County to host community event on 2026 hurricane season preparedness
A free Community Conversation on Hurricane Preparedness event is plannedfrom 9a.m.to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Riverview High School inSarasota.
How To Predict A Hurricane
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins in June, but forecasting work is already underway.
Popular WINK weatherman Matt Devitt let go; many supporters comment via social media posts
He has been cited as helping save lives during some of the worst weather in Southwest Florida history. One of the area's top weather forecasters, Matt Devitt, has been let go from his position at WINK News.
South Venice community cleanup day slated for Oct. 18
Sarasota County is hosting a community cleanup day for South Venice on October 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. Residents are encouraged to throw out old household items and yard waste. Free dumpsters for residential customers of Sarasota County Neighborhood Services will be stationed at the South County Courthouse.
Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 as forecasters wait for northward turn
Hurricane Erin has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands as winds and heavy rains continue to lash the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, reached Category 5 before weakening. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reported Sunday that Erin had maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. The storm's center is about 200 miles north-northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico. While the wind speeds have decreased, Erin has grown in size. Forecasters say the storm will move well away from the U.S. East Coast, but rip tides are possible.
How a construction site prepares for a hurricane
High winds and rising waters can be dangerous for any structure during a hurricane, like a construction site. A site under development can go from a safety hazard to a storm assisted combat zone.