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November rainfall above average due to rare Nor'easter
November brought above-average rainfall, with most of the activity occurring in the early part of the month (5th-6th) during a rare Nor'easter in Florida. more
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A Nor'easter hit Florida? Weekend rains flood parts of the district
Over the weekend, a nor’easter event resulted in flooding throughout the District. Strong winds, heavy rain, and high tides created persistent flooding in the lower St. Johns River Basin. more
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Photo by Tim Mossholder
Apopka-based FWAF praises efforts of administration to address heat exposure to farmworkers
From The Farmworker Association of Florida The Apopka-based Farmworker Association of Florida (FWAF) released a statement of support for the recent decision by President Joe Biden's … more
Orange County shelters anticipates opening at 50% capacity for 2021 hurricanes
“Now is the time to prepare. Florida already experienced one hurricane this year; it’s going to be a busy season.” From the Orange County Newsroom This hurricane season, it is … more
Record-breaking triple-digit heat in Olympia, Wash., on June 28, 2021. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Knowing how heat and humidity affect your body can help you stay safe during heat waves
By JohnEric W. Smith, Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University Less than a month into North America’s official summer, heat waves were blistering much of the West. … more
A colony of Black Skimmers regrouping on Clearwater Beach post Elsa
Early Season Timing of Hurricane Elsa Wreaks Havoc on Sea and Shorebird Babies
Storm surge flooded nesting sites with eggs and young chicks across the Gulf Coast From Audubon Florida Vulnerable beach-nesting sea and shorebird colonies lost sizable numbers of eggs and … more
AAA: Prepare now for Elsa; tips on flooding, gas, insurance
Florida residents and visitors should keep a close eye on Tropical Storm / Hurricane Elsa. AAA is providing tips to help residents prepare their family and properties for the storm, and … more
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Florida mangroves' natural ability to curb flooding protected over 626,000 people during Hurricane Irma in 2017, according to a University of California Santa Cruz report. (Adobe Stock)
Groups say Florida coasts need federal dollars to mitigate storm impacts
A UCSC report found Florida mangroves prevented $1.5 billion worth of flood damage during Hurricane Irma in 2017 By Michayla Savitt, Public News Service/Florida Environmental groups are … more
Mark Poindexter puts a tarp on the damaged roof of his home in Gulf Breeze, Louisiana, on Aug. 29, 2020, in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert
Florida International University's 'Wall of Wind' simulates Cat 5 hurricane, see video; advice for severe weather hazards
Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods – whatever your local risk, here's how to be more weather-ready By Erik Salna, Associate Director of Education and Outreach, Extreme Events Institute, … more
Hurricanes Katia, Irma, and Jose, 2017
AAA: 29% of Floridians would ignore evacuation warnings; home prep, flooding, evacuation advice
From AAA If a hurricane struck Florida tomorrow, would you be ready? A new AAA survey reveals that many residents would not be. Survey Highlights 43% of Floridians do not have an emergency plan 29% … more
Hurricane season begins June 1, although one hurricane already has formed and dissipated. Credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA
Sales-tax holiday on disaster supplies starts Friday ahead of active 2021 hurricane season
The sales-tax holiday May 28-June 2 shaves taxes off purchases of most batteries, coolers, light sources, tarps, radios, portable generators costing up to $1,000, and more... By Laura Cassels, … more
In this Oct. 11, 2018 file photo, a boat sits amidst debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Fla. Gerald Herbert / AP file photo
FEMA facing disaster overload and hurricane season hasn’t started yet
NOAA’s outlook calls for a 60% chance of an above-average season with 13 to 20 named storms. The average for a season is 14 named storms. By John Haughey | The Center Square The National … more
Hurricane-damaged house photo by John Middelkoop
As hurricane season nears, insurers seek to shed Florida property insurance policies
By John Haughey | The Center Square More than 53,000 Florida homeowners will be looking for property insurance on June 1, the day hurricane season begins, if Gov. Ron DeSantis approves requests … more
This Is Where Florida Ranks Among the Best States to Retire
Hristina Byrnes, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square Retirement may mark the end of a career, but it's also the start of a new chapter of adulthood. Ideally, as retirees, people have fewer … more
Credit: NASA Earth Observatory
New survey: Floridians are more worried about climate change than most Americans
By Laura Cassels, Florida Phoenix Floridians worry about climate change more than most Americans, and the level of concern among Republicans in weather-battered South Florida is higher than … more
Hurricanes Marco and Laura swept through the Gulf of Mexico just two days apart in August 2020. Joshua Stevens/NASA Earth Observatory
Storm-Proofing Your Home: 5 Tips for Prepping Your Property for Hurricane Season
Adequate planning and weatherproofing can offer peace of mind as storm season approaches By Linda Williams For those living in storm-prone areas, having the proper knowledge and resources … more
Hurricane Isaias from The Weather Channel 8/4/2020
Hurricane Isaias: What we know right now
By Anne Butler Known as Isaias, the category 1 hurricane hit landfall on the east coast Monday evening, bringing buckets of rain and flooding with it in the Carolinas. Florida was first hit … more
Governor Ron DeSantis briefing on Hurricane Isaias
The State of Florida issues COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias updates
Governor DeSantis received a briefing from the Florida Division of Emergency Management and issued Executive Order 20-181, declaring a state of emergency in counties along Florida’s East Coast, in … more
DeSantis declares State of Emergency; Orange Co. updates on Hurricane Isaias safety
From the Orange County Newsroom   WEATHER PROJECTIONS Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency for all of the Florida’s east-coast counties, including … more
Orange Co. warns of carbon monoxide dangers with generators as Hurricane approaches
Safety precautions can help prevent poisoning From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County As Floridians begin the task of preparing for Hurricane Isaias, the Florida Department … more
FL-DOH encourages "start gathering supplies now": Hurricane Emergency Supply Kit 101
From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County Hurricane Season is here and there have already been a few formed Tropical Storms. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants … more
A new tropical storm could impact Florida by the weekend
The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center is expecting this system to maintain tropical storm strength over the next several days as it approaches South Florida By Dr. Athena … more
AAA warns the risk remains high for hot car deaths
Parents urged to be cautious as the pandemic changes routines From AAA As summer temperatures reach scorching highs, the inside of a hot car can become a death trap for children. Even … more
Living shorelines refer to a broad range of shoreline stabilization techniques that use vegetation, shellfish or other natural resources to stabilize estuarine coasts, bays and tributaries. (Jennifer McPeak/National Wildlife Federation)
Report: Nature among best defenses from natural disasters
From the Public News Service - Florida A new report shows the best protections from natural disasters could come from nature itself. "The Protective Value of Nature" report from The … more
A map illustrates rainfall conditions in May across the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Improved rainfall in May was good start to Florida’s rainy season
Lake Apopka’s water level decreased 0.3 foot and remained below its regulation schedule for May From the St. Johns River Water Management District After a slow start, Florida’s rainy … more
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