Weather and Storm Tracking

A powerful El Niño can rearrange marine ecosystems, sending sharks and their prey into unfamiliar waters. The biggest changes happen in the Pacific, but the ripple effects can extend far beyond it.

Florida leads the nation in shark bites, but it is not because sharks are hunting humans. We break down how seasonal migrations, tidal currents, and holiday beach crowds create a natural collision course in the water.

Florida has the highest casualty rate caused by lightning strikes in the United States. Increasing response time while finding a safe shelter can lower one's risk of getting struck.

Flash flood risk continues throughout the Labor Day Weekend. Avoid flooded roads.

Governor Ron DeSantis encourages Floridians to use this month to plan ahead for peak hurricane season.

Florida's summer of 2026 was dominated by persistent heat waves and rainfall deficits, especially across South Florida.

Periods of heavy rain are coming to the Sunshine State. We need the rain, but these amounts could also produce flash floods throughout the rest of the week.

Tropical Storm Edouard has formed along the northern Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of flooding to Texas and Louisiana, while moisture from Dolly targets Florida.

As Florida approaches the unofficial end of summer, we look back at a season marked by relentless heat, record-setting warmth and striking rainfall deficits across much of the state.

Tropical Storm Dolly formed on Aug. 27 but less than 24 hours later it degenerated into a tropical wave, east of the Caribbean islands.