Florida Weather

The National Hurricane Center reports Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico with an expected northward trajectory toward the U.S., posing potential risks to Florida coastal areas including Tampa Bay.

Florida faces significant hurricane risks in October due to geography and warm waters, despite a quiet start to the 2026 season.

Lightning activity in Florida is up 15%, causing six deaths. Data shows a sharp rise since July due to weather patterns, prompting safety alerts from experts.

An unusually late-arriving plume of Saharan dust is moving toward Florida, raising concerns about air quality and visibility. Health experts advise vulnerable groups to take precautions as the atmospheric phenomenon impacts South Florida.

The National Hurricane Center confirms calm tropical conditions on Sept. 6. The agency released its latest 7-day outlook detailing no active threats to Florida or surrounding areas at this time.

National Hurricane Center increases odds that Dolly remnants and another Gulf system could develop, posing risks to Florida and coastal Louisiana by midweek.

Marion and Flagler counties under rare Extreme Heat Warning as Central Florida experiences peak temperatures of the current wave on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.

A brief landspout or tornado likely touched down near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie on Aug. 23, causing minor debris and damage as reported by the National Weather Service.

Central Florida enters a dangerous heat wave as Marion and Flagler counties receive a rare Extreme Heat Warning. Peak heat index values are forecast to reach between 110 and 115 degrees on Tuesday, with scattered severe thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

NOAA and Colorado State University predict a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2026 due to strong El Niño conditions. However, officials warn that Florida remains at risk and residents must stay prepared.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical disturbances this Saturday as Palm Beach County experiences extreme heat. Residents monitor potential storm developments amid high temperatures.

The Next Weather Team monitors three potential tropical systems as South Florida prepares for high heat indices reaching triple digits this weekend.