Strong and severe storms are likely in the Peninsula late this afternoon and evening. The SPC has placed most of the Peninsula from Jacksonville down to Miami in a Slight Risk for severe weather. The greatest storm coverage is expected in the Enhanced Risk area from Ocala through Orlando and into Fort Pierce. Very large […]
Rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms will make for a soggy end to April across the Sunshine State. Surface observations Monday morning shows a tale of two tales across the state of Florida. Dew points behind a cold front in the Panhandle have fallen into the 40s while dew points across South Florida are in […]
Strong storms are forecast to bring a damaging wind risk Friday into Saturday as a cold front slowly sweeps across the state. Surface analysis Thursday afternoon depicts a potent area of low pressure located in the Central Plains, with an associated cold front stretching to the Rio Grande River Valley. High pressure located over the […]
During natural disasters, some may end up staying in the way of danger despite warnings from the National Weather Service or local officials. Those watching from afar sometimes ask the same question: “Why didn’t they leave?” There are many factors which may prevent someone from evacuating or taking protective actions, including cost, transportation and mobility. […]
Historic rainfall amounts fell Wednesday evening in the Fort Lauderdale area and flooding could persist Thursday as more storms are expected. Relentless heavy rain Wednesday evening resulted in widespread flooding in portions of eastern Broward County, with a number of sites reporting more than 10 inches of rain. Maximum rainfall totals of over 2 feet […]
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season could feature below average activity, according to researchers from Colorado State University. If the forecast verifies, it will be the first season since 2014, almost 10 years ago, with below normal activity. Early on Thursday, researchers from the Colorado State University Tropical Weather and Climate Research Group released their preliminary […]
Strong thunderstorms and flash flooding are becoming increasingly possible on Thursday across most of the Sunshine State. The threat arises from a low-pressure system that is developing over the Gulf of Mexico. Early on Wednesday morning, a surface disturbance was beginning to develop into a low-pressure center over the north-central Gulf of Mexico. At the […]
Above average temperatures and dry conditions this winter across much of the state have resulted in the development of widespread drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor updates every Thursday and the latest update from March 30 shows increasingly intense drought conditions across the Sunshine State. Areas hit hard by Hurricane Ian just over six months ago […]
