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A weekly review has been released. About ninety-four percent of Florida is under a drought, with new extreme drought spots in parts of Central Florida. -
Rip currents are silent killers. These fast-moving channels of water can reach speeds of 1 to 2 feet per second, but have been measured as high as 8 feet per second.
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The drought is showing signs of expansion across the Panhandle, the only area that is not currently experiencing a drought. At the same time, other parts of the Peninsula have received only a fraction of the average rainfall so far this year—time to conserve water even more. -
About 60 percent of Florida is experiencing a drought, with the worst one affecting South Florida and worsening. -
Easter weekend brings calm weather, but also hazardous beaches and fire weather danger for Florida. -
A cold front is moving through the state between Friday and Saturday, bringing cooler and drier air for the weekend. -
The next cold front will move through Florida between Monday and Tuesday, clearing the state, bringing showers and storms and much-needed relief from the heat. -
The south winds will continue to inject moisture into much of the Peninsula. Temperatures will be the hottest across Central Florida. -
Water temperatures and lower wind shear could produce more storms than average this upcoming season. -
Since the early 1950s, 100 names have been officially retired. In 2030, Brianna, Holly, and Miguel will replace Beryl, Helene, and Milton on the rotating list. -
Strong to severe storms will push through the Panhanel this afternoon and early evening from west to east. Make sure to have at least 3 ways of receiving weather alerts. -
After a stormy Sunday, when many cities across the Peninsula experienced severe storms or flooding, the week starts with a higher risk of severe weather for the Panhandle and more storms possible for parts of the Peninsula.
