January and February were unusually active, cold and wet in Florida. This was no surprise to us, considering the strong El Niño was projected to cause above normal precipitation, below normal temperatures and an elevated risk of severe weather. Now that March is here, more typical Florida weather has arrived. It’s sunny and warm, and […]
A vigorous front will sweep across the state Tuesday night and Wednesday, triggering numerous thunderstorms capable of producing wind damage and even a few tornadoes. The risk of severe weather is highest in the Florida Panhandle Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, then it will spread south and east during the day Wednesday. The front will weaken and […]
This will be the nicest weekend in all of Florida so far this year. It will be dry and comfortable coast to coast, and from the Georgia border all the way to The Keys. It may still be a bit cool to jump in the water, but it's the perfect time to soak up some […]
A strengthening fast-moving front poses a growing risk for tornadoes in the Florida panhandle this evening, then to a lesser degree in parts of North Florida overnight. In addition to the chance of a tornado or two, a squall line of thunderstorms could also produce wind damage and small hail when it arrives. A Tornado […]
We learned this week that winter isn’t over. Neither are the influences from a near-record El Niño. In their monthly discussion, NOAA said Thursday that the El Niño “will likely weaken and transition to a neutral phase by late spring or early summer”. The damage, per se, has been done. Record rains and eight tornadoes hit south […]
On this date 117 years ago, most Floridians were basking in typical 70-degree warmth. What happened next, though, would even make this morning’s chill feel balmy. The period of February 12-14, 1899 was the most extreme winter weather event to hit Florida. Wind-driven snow and white-out conditions were reported in the panhandle, flurries fell as […]
Frost is possible Thursday morning as far south as the outlying areas of Port Charlotte and Fort Pierce. A freeze is likely for most inland areas north of the I-4 corridor. In many locations of north Florida, it will be the second night in a row of subfreezing temperatures. The mercury will fall faster and to […]
You may have noticed the wind today. At times, it was nearing tropical storm force in much of central and north Florida. Those northwest winds are driving an arctic air mass deep into Florida, and a widespread freeze will be possible across much of the panhandle and north-central sections of the state. Even […]
