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

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

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

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

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

Record-high temperatures were reached in South Florida during Thanksgiving holiday weekend

Thanksgiving Weekend –– City of Miami Beach, Florida, Aerial Perspective — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Cascade Creatives Thousands of South Floridians skipped out on cozy fall outfits and sweater weather this Thanksgiving. South Florida set a record high-temperature record Sunday in Miami and Fort Lauderdale as the holiday weekend turned into a scorching hot

What is that smell? Central Florida’s coast is covered in tons of foul seaweed

Stinky Seaweed Covering Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by nomis_h If you’re looking to visit the beach soon, you may encounter a foul stench and sand that is covered in brown seaweed. Sargassum, a type of seaweed, is arriving in record quantities this year on the coast of Central Florida, according to researchers, and