Floridians who are deaf or hard of hearing have the opportunity to virtually participate in a presentation covering general hurricane preparedness with an ASL interpreter.

The state experienced above-normal temperatures in July and may possibly continue to feel those hot temperatures through October, according to this month's Southeast Climate Monthly webinar.

A very typical summer weekend is expected across the Sunshine State. No tropical systems or other significant weather features will enhance our usual afternoon-evening t-storm activity.

Lake Support and Emergency Recovery, Inc. (LASER) announced it is offering residents in the Mount Dora area the opportunity to strengthen their home ahead of a hurricane. The organization is able to assist select homeowners with roof replacements, secondary water barriers, gable end bracing, or shutters.

Eyes are on the Gulf of Mexico this week as a system is forecast to bring heavy rain and the risk of flooding to the Panhandle.

Regardless of development, the area could experience significant, damaging amounts of rain over the next few days.

The Atlantic Basin has been void of tropical activity this week and that trend could continue through the next five days.

Tropical moisture and mid level energy will likely produce widespread downpours over the next few days.