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Hereโs what to do if your roof is damaged in a Florida hurricane, storm
Read full article: Hereโs what to do if your roof is damaged in a Florida hurricane, stormAs hurricane season approaches, now is the time to ensure your homeโs roof is ready to withstand strong winds and heavy rain.
This could be where our 1st named storm of hurricane season tries to form
Read full article: This could be where our 1st named storm of hurricane season tries to formWe may already be tracking a spot in the Caribbean Sea that could try to produce our first named storm of the hurricane season.
Hereโs what the MJO is, why itโs important to know during hurricane season
Read full article: Hereโs what the MJO is, why itโs important to know during hurricane seasonOne of the most pertinent โintra-seasonalโ variables we monitor as meteorologists is called the Madden Julian Oscillation.
Forecasting hurricanes: How preseason outlooks hold up against what actually happens
Read full article: Forecasting hurricanes: How preseason outlooks hold up against what actually happensWith hurricane season fast-approaching, seasonal outlooks are flying around left and right across social media and your favorite news outlet. We're going to deep dive into how well these forecasts stack up against what the hurricane season actually produces.
National Hurricane Center officially begins sharing tropical outlooks for 2025 season
Read full article: National Hurricane Center officially begins sharing tropical outlooks for 2025 seasonThe National Hurricane Center has officially started issuing its daily tropical weather outlooks, highlighting areas that have the potential for development.
How to report, check outages during Florida storms or hurricanes
Read full article: How to report, check outages during Florida storms or hurricanesWhen that happens, no matter how you may become disconnected from the grid, it can help to know you have options when it comes to reporting and monitoring power outages in your area.
5 ways to protect your home, belongings from flooding during hurricanes, other storms
Read full article: 5 ways to protect your home, belongings from flooding during hurricanes, other stormsHomeowners can take these measures to protect their homes and belongings from flooding during hurricanes or other major storms.
Generator safety 101: Risks, how to avoid potential dangers during hurricane season
Read full article: Generator safety 101: Risks, how to avoid potential dangers during hurricane seasonIn times of emergency, generators can be lifesavers. But without proper precautions, they can also pose serious risks.
NOAA weighs in on critical lessons learned from 2024 hurricane season
Read full article: NOAA weighs in on critical lessons learned from 2024 hurricane seasonAs impactful as it was, there are several lessons we as Floridians should keep in our back pockets as we rapidly close in on the start of this years hurricane season.
LIST: Must-have items in your hurricane kit, what might be expired
Read full article: LIST: Must-have items in your hurricane kit, what might be expiredWhile what each individual or family has in their kit may look a bit different from household to household, there are a few essential items everyone needs.
Donโt forget to check for โzombie treesโ when prepping your home for hurricane season
Read full article: Donโt forget to check for โzombie treesโ when prepping your home for hurricane seasonA lookover of your home and property is a vital part of hurricane preparations and that includes checking on the health of your trees.
MAKE A PLAN: What to consider when you, your family prepare for a hurricane, storm
Read full article: MAKE A PLAN: What to consider when you, your family prepare for a hurricane, stormAs Floridians start to gear up for hurricane season, disaster relief agencies recommend individuals and families devise a preparedness plan in the event of a storm.
National Hurricane Center highlights first Atlantic disturbance of 2025
Read full article: National Hurricane Center highlights first Atlantic disturbance of 2025The first tropical weather outlook of the year is hot off the press from National Hurricane Center as a non-tropical area of low pressure attempts to build some tropical thunderstorm action in its vortex. Here's what you need to know; and this is not as rare as one would think.
Predicting the unpredictable: Enormous strides forward in hurricane forecasting
Read full article: Predicting the unpredictable: Enormous strides forward in hurricane forecastingThe latest in high resolution forecast models helped increase accuracy substantially during our brutal 2024 hurricane season. New data suggests the improvements won't stop there.
Tropical moisture from Sara could head to Central Florida. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Tropical moisture from Sara could head to Central Florida. Hereโs what to knowAll eyes remain on Tropical Storm Sara as moisture associated with it could be playing a role in our Central Florida forecast next week.
Central Florida could see tropical impacts next week. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Central Florida could see tropical impacts next week. Hereโs what to knowAs of now, the future of what could be Sara is going to be highly dependent on how much the system interacts with Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula over the next 4-5 days.
Models, satellite: Invest 99L expected to strengthen, could impact Florida. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Models, satellite: Invest 99L expected to strengthen, could impact Florida. Hereโs what to knowWhile it is still too early to pinpoint exact timing, track and intensity, there are a two main routes this system could take over the next few days.
Invest 99L designated in Caribbean. Hereโs what that means for Florida
Read full article: Invest 99L designated in Caribbean. Hereโs what that means for FloridaWhile there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.
Tropics Watch: First spaghetti models for Invest 99 show possible track through Gulf of Mexico
Read full article: Tropics Watch: First spaghetti models for Invest 99 show possible track through Gulf of MexicoWhile there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.
Tropical Storm Rafael swirls over the Gulf, NHC watching Invest 98L
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael swirls over the Gulf, NHC watching Invest 98LTo the east of Rafael, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring another potential system in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean as the season draws to a close.
Rain chances increase in Central Florida; hurricane hunters monitor Tropical Depression 18
Read full article: Rain chances increase in Central Florida; hurricane hunters monitor Tropical Depression 18A small pulse of moisture is expected to move in off the Atlantic Monday afternoon increasing chances for scattered showers up to 20-30%.
The potential โgrand finaleโ for the 2024 hurricane season
Read full article: The potential โgrand finaleโ for the 2024 hurricane seasonThis could be the end of the hurricane season after one last hard push from our Madden-Julian Oscillation to help alleviate wind shear, dry air, and focus lift over the Caribbean Sea
Area highlighted in Caribbean for possible development, tropical depression could form in Atlantic
Read full article: Area highlighted in Caribbean for possible development, tropical depression could form in AtlanticTwo areas in the tropics are being monitored for development, including one system in the Atlantic that could become a tropical depression.
Tracking Hurricane Milton: Cone, spaghetti models, more as storm targets Florida
Read full article: Tracking Hurricane Milton: Cone, spaghetti models, more as storm targets FloridaHurricane Milton presents an increasing risk of storm surge and wind impacts for portions of Florida's Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Kirk is over 2,000 miles away from Florida. Hereโs how it will still impact Central Florida beaches
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk is over 2,000 miles away from Florida. Hereโs how it will still impact Central Florida beachesEven though Hurricane Kirk is over 2,000 miles away from Florida, we will still see its impact here at our Central Florida beaches.
Tropical moisture to surge in from Gulf of Mexico to Florida. Hereโs when
Read full article: Tropical moisture to surge in from Gulf of Mexico to Florida. Hereโs whenAn area of low pressure from the Gulf of Mexico is tracking toward Florida, bringing a surge of tropical moisture to the state by the end of the weekend.
Hurricane Kirk forms in Atlantic, slow development still possible in Gulf
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk forms in Atlantic, slow development still possible in GulfCentral Floridians should closely watch the progress of this area as an area of low pressure is expected to lift north into the southern Gulf of Mexico by the end of the week.
Timeline shifts slightly for possible tropical development in Gulf of Mexico. Hereโs the latest
Read full article: Timeline shifts slightly for possible tropical development in Gulf of Mexico. Hereโs the latestAn area of low pressure is expected to form in the Caribbean this week, moving into the Gulf of Mexico where it could develop further, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Another system could move into the Gulf late this week; DeSantis addresses storm concerns
Read full article: Another system could move into the Gulf late this week; DeSantis addresses storm concernsThe National Hurricane Center has highlighted the western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico for more potential tropical development.
Possible tropical development in the Caribbean and Gulf this week
Read full article: Possible tropical development in the Caribbean and Gulf this weekAn area that the National Hurricane Center has identified with a medium chance for tropical development has a high interest because it could become a storm this week in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic. Hereโs the latest in the tropics
Read full article: Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic. Hereโs the latest in the tropicsTropical Storm Joyce formed in the Atlantic on Friday, just hours after Helene made landfall as a strong Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend Region.
Amid Helene, this Central Florida county is closing beach parking and discouraging anyone from getting in the ocean
Read full article: Amid Helene, this Central Florida county is closing beach parking and discouraging anyone from getting in the oceanVolusia Countyโs message for anyone looking to visit coastal parks, drive on the beach and jump in the water during Hurricane Helene? Donโt.
HURRICANE HELENE: โExtremely dangerousโ Category 4 storm makes landfall in Florida
Read full article: HURRICANE HELENE: โExtremely dangerousโ Category 4 storm makes landfall in FloridaHurricane Helene hits Florida as a Category 4 storm, bringing devastating winds and storm surge to the region.
Tropical Weather Latest: Helene strengthens into hurricane as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: Helene strengthens into hurricane as it crosses the Gulf of MexicoHelene has strengthened into a hurricane with forecasters warning that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.