The NWS says that a tornado with winds of up to 100 mph touched down in Central Florida

Tornado Damage — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Dustie An EF-1 tornado was reported to have made landfall in Central Florida on Wednesday night. It traveled about a mile and caused major damage to up to 50 residences in its path. The tornado came down near the Lighthouse Landing subdivision in South Patrick Shores, a

Will Florida’s air quality be impacted by smoke from the Canadian wildfires?

Thick orange smoke haze over homes — Courtesy: Shutterstock — SvetlanaSF The U.S. East Coast and Midwest are engulfed in a thick, toxic veil of smoke as wildfires rage across Canada. Buildings in New York City were no longer visible on Wednesday due to the city’s heavy wildfire smoke infiltration, which caused some to claim

Intense tornado hits close to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Tornado leaves debris and trees scattered — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Lawoowoo According to officials and eyewitness accounts, a violent storm system that produced tornadoes tore through a region close to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, damaging homes and overturning cars. A man was stuck between a boat and a concrete piling due to a

What’s the reason South Florida is getting so much rain this dry season?

Rain causes flooding as car drives through it – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Michael Julian Photograph Although South Florida is currently in its dry season, there is still a chance that a significant rainstorm will occur. Dry season is defined as the period of the year from October 15 to May 15 when just

Possible severe flooding along the coast of Central Florida

Tropical Storm Causes Flooding on Streets – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexandru Chiriac Flooding of low regions along the beach will result from a combination of strong onshore winds and an above-average high tide. A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Volusia and Flagler coastlines through Tuesday AM, and significant coastal flooding

In Orlando, all-time records for February will likely be challenged later this week

Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ADVTP Orlando, FL. – In Florida, February weather is supposed to be warm, but not like this. The next heat wave, which is expected to start on Wednesday and extend at least through the weekend, has the potential to change history. Nearly every day

Freeze warning in effect as Florida feels a chilly start to Monday

Freeze warning sign on highway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Brian A Jackson This weekend’s powerful cold front brought frigid temperatures to Florida, giving the state another taste of winter. Saturday began with temperatures in the 30s and 40s, while Sunday’s highs in Central Florida were only predicted to reach the 50s. On Saturday night, counties

There’s a risk that iguanas will start falling from the sky when a cold front drops temperatures across the Sunshine State through Sunday

Seaside Cold Front, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin A cold front moving through the Southeast will bring temperatures down throughout the weekend, making it feel more like winter after a mild start to the month. Temperatures more typical of January will return on Friday after the South and Midwest enjoyed warmer temperatures on

The Sunshine State came close to having a White Christmas–find out where!

Sandy Christmas Snowman on the Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Artiom Photo The Sunshine State might not end 2022 with a white Christmas, however, it got close to having one according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Northern and Central Florida experienced overnight lows in the 20s, while the Big Bend and

‘Surfing Santas’ hit Cocoa Beach amid Florida arctic chill

Surfing Santas — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: mikeledray With temperatures below zero, it might not seem like a Florida Christmas, but there is one custom we simply cannot abandon. On Saturday at Cocoa Beach, hundreds of “Surfing Santas” caught some waves before the big guy got ready to distribute his gifts over the entire