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La Niña typically means cooler, wetter conditions on average globally, but not everywhere and not every time.
La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season
La Niña and El Niño are the two extremes of a recurring climate pattern that can affect weather around the world. more
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Innovative technology to evaluate forest damage helps with rapid response after hurricanes
When hurricanes careen through Florida, they not only damage homes and businesses but also destroy forests and timber farms. more
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Rep. Frost's bill to fix gaps in hurricane prep passes House
Frost’s bill would ensure that hurricane preparedness tools, alerts, and planning systems would address the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, non-English speakers, and rural and urban populations. more
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Vehicle and home damage in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian in Bonita Springs.
DeSantis signs two bills designed to bolster Florida homes against hurricanes
DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7028, which will add another $200 million in funding for the My Safe Florida Home Program. more
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March marks the second consecutive month of below-average rainfall for the District
In March, rainfall across the St. Johns River Water Management District was slightly below the monthly average, with frontal systems being the main source of precipitation. more
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Below-average rainfall in February for the District
In February, the St. Johns River Water Management District region witnessed below-average rainfall, with most precipitation concentrated mid-month. more
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How Florida’s home insurance market became so dysfunctional, so fast
Florida insurance premiums cost homeowners an eye-watering $6,000 a year. That’s more than triple the national average. more
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Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change
The study contends that if mosquitoes undergo thermal adaptation in their local environments, it could lead to variation in how different populations respond to temperature. Matthew Thomas, a UF/IFAS professor and UF/IFAS Invasive Science Research Institute … more
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Above-average rainfall dominates most of the District
Of the 18 counties that comprise the District, 11 received between half an inch to an inch more rainfall than their usual monthly average. more
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FEMA urges Florida homeowners to take mitigation measures against hurricanes
As resilience starts at home, FEMA strongly encourages homeowners in Florida to take mitigation measures to prepare themselves and their families against potential disasters. more
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Low-income communities often wait longer for electricity to come back after outages.
Power outages leave poor communities in the dark longer: Evidence from 15M outages raises questions about recovery times
Data from over 15 million consumers in 588 U.S. counties who lost power when hurricanes landed between January 2017 and October 2020 shows that poorer communities waited longer for the lights to return. more
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Districts gear up for 2024 hurricane season with proactive measures
Despite ongoing recovery efforts from the previous year's hurricane season, the St. Johns River and South Florida water management districts are already taking steps to ensure operational readiness. more
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December downpour doubles typical monthly average
December’s weather defied the usual dry trend of this time of year, with the districtwide average rainfall exceeding the typical total. more
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Winter is Coming: Severe weather is headed Apopka's way
The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a warning that Central Florida will be hit by a severe storm this (Tuesday) afternoon and into the evening. more
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Meteorological events to look for in 2024—and where best to see them
Stacker sourced information from NASA, weather channels, and astronomy sites to list 2024's most notable astronomical events to help people plan their sky viewing for the year. more
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District preparing for heavy rainfall this weekend
Above-average rainfall is anticipated from today through the weekend, raising concerns for potential flooding in low-lying areas. more
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Rainfall divides the district in November
The Central Florida corridor stretching from Orlando to Daytona experienced abnormally high rainfall amounts, measuring approximately three times higher than the monthly average. more
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Hurricane Idalia
FEMA assistance for Hurricane Idalia coming to a close for Floridians
Today is the last day for Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia to apply for federal assistance before the deadline. more
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October’s rainfall spectrum: Contrasts and highlights across the District 
Districtwide, the cumulative rainfall total for the past 12 months is 49.52 inches, which is 1.49 inches below the long-term average. more
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Congressmen Frost, Webster partner on bipartisan bill to fix gaps in hurricane preparedness for Floridians
Last week, Congressmen Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL-10) and Daniel Webster (R-FL-11) announced the introduction of their bipartisan bill, the Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act. more
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Hurricane Ian
Florida storm season quiet since Idalia
Although November hurricanes are few and far between in Florida, the most recent one struck less than a year ago. more
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From drizzles to downpours: Unpacking September’s rainfall patterns
In September, the St. Johns River Water Management District noted disparity in rainfall patterns. Some areas received a mere 3 inches, while others saw over 9 inches. more
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FEMA hiring in Florida
These positions are full-time, up to 120-day appointments, that may be extended depending on operational needs. more
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2023’s weather has been extreme in many ways.
Global temperatures are off the charts for a reason: 4 factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, with average global temperatures more than half a degree Fahrenheit above the previous record, set just a few years earlier in 2019. more
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Braving the Storms: Despite hurricane risks, renters still drawn to Florida, gulf coast
With over two months of the season remaining, Rent.com analyzed Gulf Coast markets to appraise the headwinds and tailwinds for renters residing in this hurricane-prone region. more
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