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Tropical Storm Otto Forms, Threatens Central America

[ebs_lead align=”right”] – Tropical Storm Otto forms in southwest Caribbean – May become a hurricane late this week – Otto is not forecast to impact the U.S. or Florida [/ebs_lead]   The fifteenth named storm of the season has formed in the southwest Caribbean Sea. Tropical Storm Otto developed just nine days before the end […]

Development Possible in Caribbean This Weekend

– Hurricane Center says “high” chance of formation – If named, would be called Otto – No threat to U.S, could impact Central America   Hurricane Season isn’t over, and a new tropical storm may form this weekend in the western Caribbean. Pressures are expected to fall and environmental conditions may become favorable for development […]

Warm, Dry October May Foretell the Winter

  [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 […]

All is Quiet in the Tropics…Finally

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 […]

Development Possible East of Bahamas This Week

[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. […]

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Information

  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 […]

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