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 […]
Developing nor’easter to impact state with heavy rain and strong winds this weekend
A developing nor’easter will impact most of the state of Florida this weekend. Heavy rainfall and wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected across portions of the peninsula Saturday evening through early Sunday. An area of low pressure is posed to develop over the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, ahead of a strong […]
A wet winter expected for Southeast, NWS says
Weather patterns are changing entering the winter season, and this could continue to bring wetter conditions to the Southeast. A strong El Niño is already in place and is expected to strengthen. The National Weather Service says there is a one in three chance of a historically strong El Niño that rivals our strongest El […]
Above-normal hurricane season comes to an end
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially comes to an end today, concluding six months of above-normal activity. The season begins on June 1 of every year and runs until Nov. 30. The season was characterized by record warm waters and a strong El Nino event, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Daniel Brown. 20 named […]
Risks for severe storms and flooding in Panhandle Friday into this weekend
A frontal boundary will slowly track through the Florida Panhandle starting late tonight. Abundant moisture will increase ahead of the system causing rounds of heavy rain and isolated severe storms Friday through Sunday. Precipitation chances will increase tonight through tomorrow morning, but the widespread, heavier showers are expected in Friday afternoon and evening. Because the […]
Forecast predicts rainfall for much of the state tomorrow
A rise in rain totals is expected for tomorrow for much of the sunshine state. A strong cold front is set to drive rain into the west and central Panhandle tonight and central Florida on Wednesday. The western Panhandle already felt the effects of the system as it brought widespread thunderstorms and damaging winds Tuesday […]
Thanksgiving outlook: Storms could impact travel, cooler temperatures for most of state on Thanksgiv
Downpours and gusty thunderstorms could impact pre-Thanksgiving travel across parts of Florida. A cold front that extends from a stronger storm system over the Ohio Valley and Mid Atlantic is to blame for the unsettled forecast. On Tuesday morning, a developing storm system was centered near Illinois and Indiana. A shield of moderate to heavy […]
