Formation possibilities improve for the disturbance headed toward Florida, according to the NHC

Storm on Caribbean – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Drew McArthur There’s a medium possibility currently for a tropical disturbance headed toward Florida to form during the course of the next week. The National Hurricane Center predicts that a tropical wave that is approaching will combine with a region of unsettled weather over the central

Over the Fourth of July weekend, Hurricane Beryl may bring “life-threatening” rip currents to Florida beaches

Hurricane Aerial View – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by elRoce Orlando, Florida – As Hurricane Beryl moves through the Caribbean and approaches the Gulf of Mexico this week, there may be rip current hazards for Florida beaches. Forecasters say that in addition to Florida’s east coast beaches along the Gulf Coast, there may be an

A tropical system described as “extremely rare” may form off the Atlantic coast of Florida midweek

Tropical Storm in Caribbean – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Drew McArthur There is little chance that a tropical depression or storm will develop this weekend and move straight westward onto southeast Georgia or Florida’s east coast by late Wednesday or early Thursday. According to Noah Bergren, a FOX 35 Storm Team meteorologist, such an

During the hottest May ever, Florida cities smash heat records

Humidity and heat rise in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrey_Popov Data gathered by the National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that May saw record high temperatures in southern Florida. At the four climate stations in South Florida—Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Naples—the average temperature recorded its hottest values for the month,

There is a flood advisory in effect for parts of South Florida

Flood advisory – Flooded street after tornadoes and gusts of wind in Fort Lauderdale – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FotoKina On Tuesday, a section of Miami-Dade County was placed under a flood advisory. The National Weather Service claimed that rain up to two inches deep had fallen during the day. As a result, the

Preventing playground burns in your children on sunny Florida days

Playground set — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Trong Nguyen Families are getting ready for more beach days, pool outings, and, of course, playground adventures as temps climb around Central Florida. But parents should be aware of a hidden risk that comes along with the warmer weather: playground equipment can burn children’s sensitive skin in a matter

Snow in the Sunshine State? Strong cold front brings a rare, wintry mix to the Panhandle on Tuesday

Wintry mix hits Florida Panhandle – Woman sitting near fireplace with mug in hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alina Rosanova On Tuesday morning, snow fell in some surprising places in North Florida! In the far west of the Florida Panhandle on Tuesday, an unusual wintry mix made landfall. When people woke up, a

Christmas Day marked the start of significant weather changes in Central Florida

Seaside cold weather in Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin A few light raindrops had fallen on Christmas Eve, but this isolated pattern of rain quickly ended. On Sunday, it was predicted that an area of low pressure would travel eastward from the Texas and Louisiana region toward the Sunshine State. The moisture that

What effects has this weekend’s inclement weather had on South Florida? Cancelled events, delayed flights?

Hundreds of flights canceled due to stormy weather – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FTiare Many people’s plans were derailed by the inclement weather in South Florida, which affected everything from transport to entertainment. For those hoping to attend a pleasant outdoor event such as The Berry Farms’ Winter Festival, Santa’s Enchanted Forest, or Christmas

A strengthening storm makes its way up the East Coast, pummeling Florida with strong winds and rain

Storm on the Caribbean – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Drew McArthur As it moves up the East Coast, a storm that is getting stronger is wreaking havoc on Florida with strong winds and heavy rain, posing a threat to travel, power outages, flooding, and hazardous surf. Showers and thunderstorms have already impacted a large