Miami’s playground surface reaches 177.9 degrees in Florida’s scorching heat

Extreme heat; Florida not pictured – Playground set — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Trong Nguyen Many people consider this summer to be the hottest they can recall, and Florida has recently been the subject of numerous excessive heat warnings. However, it’s not simply the scorching sun and oppressive humidity that make outdoor play hazardous. The risk

Ways extreme heat impacts houses, cars in the Sunshine State

Extreme heat; Florida not pictured – Thick orange smoke haze over homes — Courtesy: Shutterstock — SvetlanaSF It is obvious that this intense heat can be harmful to our health, but it is less clear how much of a financial toll it might have on our homes and vehicles. Our houses struggle in the heat,

Florida in hot water as humidity rises along with ocean temperatures

Humidity and heat rise in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrey_Popov Florida has been brutally attacked by record ocean warming. Mid-90s (mid-30s Celsius) water temperatures are endangering fragile coral reefs, preventing swimmers from taking refreshing swims, and adding a little more ick to the already miserable summer weather in the Sunshine State. By

As severe weather ravages the region, 43 million people across the South are at risk

Truck driving through severe weather conditions – Courtesy: Image by David Mark from Pixabay As storms hit the Lower Mississippi Valley and central Gulf Coast states Sunday night, 43 million people in the southern United States are at danger for severe weather, which could include heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds. In the lower Mississippi

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

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