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
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
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
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
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
Close up of flamingos — Courtesy: Shutterstock — PaniYani When you think of a flamingo, you presumably envision watering holes in Africa, the Caribbean, or Florida–or almost anywhere else besides Waynesville, Ohio. Therefore, last week, when Jacob Roalef saw Facebook posts about flamingos at Ceasar Creek State Park near Dayton, he hurried to see them
Florida Power and Light (FPL) logo – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by University of College The Florida Public Service Commission started tracking power disruptions caused by Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday. The PSC stated 288,248 accounts were without power statewide as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, and
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
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,
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