November 25, 2022
FEMA extends deadline for Hurricane Ian assistance

FEMA announced this week that the agency is extending the deadline for survivors of Hurricane Ian to apply for federal assistance. The new deadline to submit an application is Jan. 12, 2023. According to FEMA this extension comes at the request of the State of Florida. Residents of the following counties will qualify for this […]

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November 22, 2022
St. John’s River flooding brought on by Hurricane Ian expected to continue into December

Flooding on St. John’s River is likely to continue into its third month, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne and NOAA’s Southeast River Forecast Center. The river has been in flood stage since early October, shortly after Hurricane Ian brought significant rainfall to the state, with up to 15 to 21 inches of […]

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November 21, 2022
Flash flooding possible along Interstate 95 as Thanksgiving travel increases

Downpours could lead to localized flash flooding through midweek along the I-95 corridor, potentially slowing down traffic for people traveling ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Surface analysis Monday afternoon depicts a stalled frontal boundary across South Florida and an extended ridge of high pressure across much of the Southeast. These two features will act in […]

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November 16, 2022
Warmer, drier than average winter predicted for Florida

Florida is looking at a warmer and drier than average winter season according to outlooks from NOAA. This follows a trend of higher-than-average temperatures in the last month and a drought persisting on the Panhandle due to low precipitation rates. Hurricane Nicole helped alleviate dry conditions mostly across Central and North Central Florida. Chris Fuhrmann, […]

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November 11, 2022
Moldy homes after natural disasters may lead to illness and chronic conditions

In the immediate aftermath of a storm, the race is on to clear roads, collect debris, restore power and deliver food and water. But the window to prevent mold from growing in your home is tight, as short as a day, until the inhabitants in that home are at risk of invasive mold diseases (IMD). […]

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November 10, 2022
Nicole brings road closures and street flooding to Florida’s east coast

Several bridges and roads on the Space Coast and First Coast are closed Thursday following flooding and erosion from Tropical Storm Nicole. Tropical Storm Nicole made landfall in Florida as Hurricane Nicole near Vero Beach early Thursday morning. Now downgraded back to a Tropical Storm, Nicole is none the less bringing serious beach erosion to […]

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November 10, 2022
Nicole makes landfall; wind, rain, and tornado remain possible Thursday

Hurricane Nicole made landfall Thursday at approximately 3 AM near Vero Beach and will continue to bring rain, wind, and an isolated tornado risk to the central and northern half of the state through Thursday. Hurricane warnings remain in place from Daytona Beach to Boca Raton. This region of the state is most likely to […]

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November 9, 2022
Every evacuation order called ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole, so far

UPDATED: 11/9/22 at 11:11 a.m. Tropical Storm Nicole is set to begin impacting Florida Wednesday, with tropical storm conditions continuing into Thursday. Counties in Florida have started calling evacuation orders and opening shelters as Nicole approaches. Find out if you reside in an evacuation zone here. You can also find if you live in a […]

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