Parts of the Panhandle reported wintry precipitation on Tuesday. But just how uncommon is it?
Residents of the Panhandle woke up to an uncommon sight on Tuesday morning: Snow flurries and freezing rain. The conditions were brought on by the passage of a strong cold front through the Mississippi Valley and the Southeast. Radar scans on Tuesday morning showed sleet and wintry mix over far western parts of Florida’s Panhandle. […]
Winter alerts in effect as coldest air of the season arrives to Florida
The coldest air of the season so far is expected to arrive to Florida on Tuesday night. This airmass closely trails a cold front that continues to produce wintry precipitation and thunderstorms across the northern half of the state Tuesday afternoon. Near and below freezing temperatures are expected across Florida’s Panhandle and the northern half […]
Isolated severe weather threat for northern half of the state Friday
Just a few days after tornadoes ripped through parts of the Florida Panhandle, another winter storm is threatening parts of the Sunshine State. Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible over the Panhandle and the northern half of the Florida peninsula on Friday. Early on Friday morning, an area of low pressure was strengthening over the […]
Severe weather storm impacts Panhandle with reported tornados
A severe weather system tracked across the Southeast this morning, and it spawned reports of tornadoes and damaging wind gusts across Florida’s Panhandle. As of Tuesday afternoon, several unconfirmed tornadoes have been reported: one in Panama City, one in Walton County and another by the I-10 corridor near Marianna. Wind gusts up to 60 mph […]
Squall line moves into peninsula. Tornado Watch in effect over North and Central Florida.
A storm system that spawned a likely tornado over Panama City early this morning has cleared the Panhandle and is entering Florida’s peninsula as of early Tuesday afternoon. The squall line of thunderstorms should retain at least some of its strength through the early evening as it impacts North Florida and nears the I-4 corridor. […]
Dangerous thunderstorms to impact the state Monday night and Tuesday
Just a few days after a cold front brought heavy rain to the Sunshine state and a few strong thunderstorms, including one that spawned a tornado over Ft. Lauderdale, another storm system is taking aim at Florida. And this one is forecasted to be much stronger than its predecessor. Strong straight-line winds, large hail, and […]
FPREN shares safety tips for winter weather
While Florida is known for its generally mild winters compared to many other parts of the country, winter weather, including sub-freezing temperatures, freezing rain, and even snow, are possible over parts of the state. It is Important to be aware of and prepared for potential winter weather hazards. Below, find information about winter weather hazards […]
Is a white Christmas in Florida possible this year?
Floridians may not be wearing mittens and scarfs this Christmas. A frontal system moving through will increase chances for showers and thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday for much of the state. While the chances for snow in Florida this year remain slim, residents are preparing for a different kind of holiday cheer. In the absence […]
