June 11, 2024
High flood alert! Southern half of Florida prepares for deluge

The southern half of the Florida Peninsula is about to get a deluge that many would think is beneficial for the drought, but it can bring more problems because… the ground is so dry. When the ground is so dry, and high amounts of rain falls, the ground cannot absorb it well. It is just […]

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June 7, 2024
Storm season: watch what you consume, follow trusted sources for your information

It’s that time of year: severe weather and hurricane season. And that means it’s time to tighten the belt on where you consume or share weather information. Weather related content is a very competitive space these days. And the desire to get the most likes or shares on important weather can get lost in the […]

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June 7, 2024
Weekend's scorching heat, tropical rains on the way

It will be a record-hot weekend across many parts of Florida with highs between the mid-to-upper 90s, but the humidity will make it feel as high as 115F. Heat advisories were in effect on Friday for parts of South Florida and the National Weather Service may issue more heat advisories throughout the weekend. Let’s talk […]

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June 5, 2024
Record heat returns to Florida, followed by big rain

Although temperatures have been hot this last week, they have at least remained closer to normal values for this time of year. This is all about to change starting Thursday as winds shift and mainly come from the south. This change is in response to an incoming front that will continue to lose strength as […]

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June 4, 2024
Anatomy of a Hurricane Hunter Plane

These pilots are among the best of the best that flies into the world’s worst weather to gather invaluable real time data for meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center. The steady stream of weather data will feed into computer models that help hurricane researchers get a better understanding of a storm’s structure. [embedded content] These […]

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May 31, 2024
Hurricane season begins Saturday. Officials urge 'Know your risk'

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that tomorrow starts the beginning of the 2024 hurricane season. But did you know that according to the Federal Alliance of Safe Homes, a recent poll found that 60% of people living in hurricane prone states are not going to prepare for hurricane season. That’s […]

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May 31, 2024
Florida ‘disaster preparedness’ tax holiday begins Saturday and runs through June 14

This year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting 17 to 25 named tropical storms and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. It’s the highest number of storms in a seasonal forecast by the agency in its history, and emergency management officials across the state are urging Floridians to take steps now to be […]

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May 30, 2024
Hurricane Season: the terminology you must know

As the 2024 hurricane season threatens to be a very active one and possibly with more chances of tracks shifting a bit more west, due to La Niña’s presence, it is crucial to be familiarized with the season’s terminology and what everything means as soon as advisories are issued. Knowing what basic critical terms mean […]

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