[ebs_lead align="left"] - Temperatures were above normal in nearly all of Florida during October - Drought conditions have developed in areas not affected by Hurricane Matthew - Warm and dry trend (compared to normal) may continue through winter [/ebs_lead]     October was unusually warm in Florida.  Nearly all reporting stations recorded above normal […]

For the first time since September 4th, there is no tropical activity brewing in the Atlantic Basin. In fact, no new storms are expected over the next five days.  This is good news for Floridians, given many residents that are still picking up the pieces from Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew.  Let’s not forget the two […]

[ebs_lead align="left"] - Disturbance has medium chance of developing, per NHC - Next tropical storm would be named Otto - No immediate threat to Florida or U.S. [/ebs_lead]       An upper-level area of low pressure is gradually becoming better organized near The Bahamas and might gradually develop into the season's next named tropical storm. […]

Bermuda is no stranger to hurricanes, but one this strong making a direct hit on the island could be unprecedented.

Matthew is moving away, and Nicole is no threat to the United States, but Hurricane Season is still not over. See where tropical development may occur in about a week or two.

  SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS   [ebs_toggles] [ebs_toggle ocicon="true" title="FOOD SAFETY"] [ebs_thumbnail src="http://ufweather.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/food-safety.jpg"] [/ebs_toggle] [ebs_toggle ocicon="true" title="DEBRIS REMOVAL"] [ebs_thumbnail src="http://ufweather.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/debris-removal.jpg"] [/ebs_toggle] [ebs_toggle ocicon="true" title="OTHER SUGGESTIONS"] Ok, the storm is over.  Now what... Continue listening to the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network live reports on this station for important safety and clean-up information. If you evacuated, return […]

[tropics-header] Matthew is "extremely dangerous" and headed for Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center's 2 pm update on the Category 4 storm. [tropics-footer]      

Major Hurricane Matthew threatens The Bahamas Wednesday, then likely to turn toward Florida's Atlantic Coast Thursday. Precise impacts can not be nailed down just yet, but should become clearer in the next 24 hours.