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Following the Autumnal Equinox, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) predicts above normal rainfall totals and temperatures across the entire state of Florida. -
Landfall, direct hit, strike and indirect hit describe different relationships between a hurricane and a location — and the terms can overlap. Hurricane Milton shows why the path of the center is only one part of a storm’s story. -
Tropical Storm Fay formed southwest of the Azores in the northeast Atlantic, but there is no direct threat to land. -
Lightning deaths have fallen sharply nationwide, but Florida still leads the country over the past decade — and six people have already died in the state this year. From the outdated “lightning crouch” to changes in the familiar 30-30 rule, here are five lightning facts Floridians should know.
Before the Storm
Lee County installs new radar to close weather coverage gaps in Southwest Florida
A weather radar is being installed in Fort Myers to address a low-level weather radar coverage gap in Lee and surrounding counties.
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.
Florida Tropical Training Week to offer hurricane information by National Weather Service
National Weather Service meteorologists across the state of Florida are teaming-up before the peak of hurricane season to review recommended tropical readiness, preparedness, response and recovery actions.
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.