Large waves are predicted to pound the Atlantic coast, posing a multiday flash flood hazard to Florida

Flood Hurricane Ian in Central Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — america365 With rainy, erratic weather returning to the Sunshine State and increasing the likelihood of flash flooding and coastal flooding, it will be a nasty end to the week throughout Florida. This is because of a cold front that is stationary along the Florida Straits

The coldest air of the winter season is on its way to Florida

Coldest weather of the season coming to Florida – Woman sitting near fireplace with mug in hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alina Rosanova Some of the coldest air of the season so far is headed for Central Florida in our next big cold air punch. Monday’s front will bring clouds for the first

With heavy rain predicted, millions in South Florida are in increased danger of flooding

Tropical Storm Causes Flooding on Streets – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexandru Chiriac With heavy rain predicted for Wednesday and Thursday, seven million residents along Florida’s east coast were placed under a Flood Watch on Tuesday afternoon. The cities of Melbourne, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale were included in the Flood Watch, which

This winter could be a cold one in Florida

Cold Weather Winds — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you Winter doesn’t exist in Florida, right? Of course, the season still exists, but not in the conventional sense of cold and snow. Mid-September may still be a hot day, but the general trend for the winter season might be emerging. Strong El Niño conditions are likely to

Central Florida’s skies illuminated by the Orionid meteor shower

Meteor shower – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Makarov Konstantin In Central Florida, the 2023 Orionid meteor shower was visible between Saturday night and Sunday early morning. There was no better place to be than outside, not just in the afternoon but also overnight, as the weekend forecast called for clear skies. Right about midnight

Florida welcomes sudden cooling with the possibility of a record-low temperature this week

Woman sits by the beach in cool weather – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: fantom_rd After a blistering, record-breaking summer that continued into October, cool air has swept into Florida, ushering in fall. The chilliest weather since March hit Florida on Sunday as a sharp cold front moved across the state from the north. Many

There have been reports of damage caused by recent tornadoes in Florida

Tornadoes touch down in Florida – Pictured: Waterspout Water Tornado – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by aramiu After damage in the Tampa Bay area, Florida faces a second day of tornado risk. The Southeast U.S., which is suffering from a severe drought, has benefited from rain brought by a tropical disturbance, but Florida is seeing

Why is THIS Florida city considered a “safe haven” from storms when other cities in the state have trouble getting insurance for their storm-damaged homes?

Aerial view of boats in Ocala, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Catherine Cornish Residents of the city of Ocala are grateful their location still offers a ‘safe haven’ from the harsh weather in the Sunshine State in the wake of the damage Hurricane Idalia wreaked on Florida. At the end of August, the

Florida faces two threats: Coastal flooding and nonstop rain

Flooded street in Florida due to rain – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FotoKina Since days of storms have engulfed Florida this week, the “sunny state” is starting to resemble the “rainy state” more and more, raising concerns about floods. The state is currently experiencing another week of nonstop rain and storms following a soggy

Florida will see another soggy week of constant rain and thunderstorms

Heavy rain approaching traffic bridge connecting Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte over Peace River – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bilanol Several inches of rain are expected to fall across Florida this week, with isolated locations receiving up to five inches, and there may be concerns about flash floods.  Daily thunderstorms and showers will be