There are 2 trailing tropical waves behind Hurricane Erin, and 1 will likely develop this weekend
Read full article: There are 2 trailing tropical waves behind Hurricane Erin, and 1 will likely develop this weekendTheNHC is tracking two tropical waves across the Atlantic, each with the potential to develop into tropical cyclones in the coming days.
Weather Ready Tip of the Month: Be Ready for Any Emergency
Read full article: Weather Ready Tip of the Month: Be Ready for Any EmergencyPreparation today makes recovery tomorrow much smoother. Don’t wait until a hurricane is at your doorstep—plan ahead, know your coverage, and have your supplies ready.
As Hurricane Erin moves to the northeast, we’re now watching 3 other tropical waves in the Atlantic
Read full article: As Hurricane Erin moves to the northeast, we’re now watching 3 other tropical waves in the AtlanticWhile Hurricane Erin’s presence continues to be felt along the east coast of the U.S., the National Hurricane Center has three other developments on its radar.
There’s not one, but two tropical spots to watch. Here’s the latest
Read full article: There’s not one, but two tropical spots to watch. Here’s the latestWhile Hurricane Erin’s presence continues to be felt along the east coast of the U.S., the National Hurricane Center has two other developments on its radar.
Coastal communities that recently completed renourishment projects brace for erosion as Erin approaches
Read full article: Coastal communities that recently completed renourishment projects brace for erosion as Erin approachesThe Jacksonville area will not get a direct impact from Hurricane Erin, however, the National Weather Service is warning of frequent, deadly rip currents, along with rough and high surf at local beaches through Thursday, with beach erosion and minor tidal flooding risk increasing Wednesday and Thursday around high tides.
Download & Save The Weather Authority’s Hurricane Survival Guide
Read full article: Download & Save The Weather Authority’s Hurricane Survival GuideAll the information you need to be prepared for a strong storm in one document to keep with your other important documents in case you lose power or your internet connection.
LIVE at 10am: Hurricane Erin and dangerous rip currents threaten East Coast beaches
Read full article: LIVE at 10am: Hurricane Erin and dangerous rip currents threaten East Coast beachesHurricane Erin brings life-threatening rip currents and high surf along the East Coast, with evacuations in the Outer Banks. News4JAX's meteorologist tracks Erin, rising water rescues, and two additional systems brewing in the Atlantic.
Weather Ready Tip of the Month: Hurricane Preparedness
Read full article: Weather Ready Tip of the Month: Hurricane PreparednessPreparation today makes recovery tomorrow much smoother. Don’t wait until a hurricane is at your doorstep—plan ahead, know your coverage, and have your supplies ready.
Could a simple cold front block Erin from hitting the U.S. as a major hurricane?
Read full article: Could a simple cold front block Erin from hitting the U.S. as a major hurricane?Tropical Storm Erin to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2025 season as it stays well north of the Caribbean and curves out to sea.
Tracking the Tropics: All eyes are on the Atlantic as the season gets going
Read full article: Tracking the Tropics: All eyes are on the Atlantic as the season gets goingWhile there are only two spots the National Hurricane Center is currently watching, the tropical Atlantic continues to fuel hotspots.
Prediction remains on track for ‘above-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season: NOAA
Read full article: Prediction remains on track for ‘above-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season: NOAAThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday that atmospheric and oceanic conditions continue to favor an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year.
Tracking the Tropics: Outlook decreases for one, while the other hotspot heats up
Read full article: Tracking the Tropics: Outlook decreases for one, while the other hotspot heats upThe area off the U.S. coast is starting to fizzle. A weak area of low pressure located several hundred miles off the coast of the southeastern United States continues to produce only limited shower and thunderstorm activity.
Storm system in north-central Gulf has the attention of the National Hurricane Center
Read full article: Storm system in north-central Gulf has the attention of the National Hurricane CenterThe National Hurricane Center has identified an area of low pressure located just offshore of the Southeastern U.S. coast moving westward at a slow pace.
NHC watching for possible cyclonic formation in the Gulf over the next several days
Read full article: NHC watching for possible cyclonic formation in the Gulf over the next several daysTropical weather in the Gulf will aid in our wet weather as an area of low pressure moves westward across Florida over the next few days.
Tropical Storm Chantal intensifies slightly as overnight landfall in South Carolina is expected
Read full article: Tropical Storm Chantal intensifies slightly as overnight landfall in South Carolina is expectedMaximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is forecast before Chantal reaches the coast. Rapid weakening is expected after landfall.
Stock up any time: Florida ends sales tax on hurricane prep supplies
Read full article: Stock up any time: Florida ends sales tax on hurricane prep suppliesFloridians can now save on disaster supplies year-round. A new law removes sales tax on essential items like batteries, generators, and tarps — no more waiting for seasonal tax holidays.
Two days into the 2025 hurricane season, NHC is watching something close to home
Read full article: Two days into the 2025 hurricane season, NHC is watching something close to homeTwo days into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and the National Hurricane Center is already monitoring an area of potential development.
La temporada de huracanes en Florida comienza el 1 de junio. Esto es lo que necesita saber para estar preparado
Read full article: La temporada de huracanes en Florida comienza el 1 de junio. Esto es lo que necesita saber para estar preparadoExpertos del Servicio Metereológico Nacional predicen una actividad de huracanes superior al promedio para este año en el Atlántico. Por lo tanto, meteorólogos recalcaron la importancia de estar preparado antes, durante y después de una tormenta severa.
Weather Authority Hurricane Plan: News4JAX weather team gets you prepared for the 2025 Hurricane Season
Read full article: Weather Authority Hurricane Plan: News4JAX weather team gets you prepared for the 2025 Hurricane SeasonNews4JAX is helping you get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season-- from getting your home ready to making sure your family can weather a storm, to showing you how our meteorologists conduct their storm tracking, all to help keep you informed
UF Health Jacksonville prepares for hurricane season with ‘Disaster Jen’ leading the charge
Read full article: UF Health Jacksonville prepares for hurricane season with ‘Disaster Jen’ leading the chargeWith hurricane season looming, UF Health Jacksonville is storm-ready—thanks to “Disaster Jen,” the fearless emergency manager leading critical drills and disaster response planning.
Preparing for hurricane season: JEA linemen & local amateur radio operators ready to respond in an emergency
Read full article: Preparing for hurricane season: JEA linemen & local amateur radio operators ready to respond in an emergencyJEA and the Duval County Emergency Coordinator are taking steps to prevent and respond to potential power outages.
Florida faces above-average hurricane threat as sales tax holiday remains uncertain
Read full article: Florida faces above-average hurricane threat as sales tax holiday remains uncertainThis annual initiative remains in question as the state is still three weeks behind in finalizing its budget, putting it in limbo.
How bumpy can a hurricane flight get? NOAA’s wildest rides reveal turbulence far worse than any commercial flight
Read full article: How bumpy can a hurricane flight get? NOAA’s wildest rides reveal turbulence far worse than any commercial flightNew research from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and NOAA scientists has officially identified the bumpiest hurricane flight ever: a 1989 mission into Hurricane Hugo, where the P-3 Orion aircraft endured accelerations peaking at 7.86 meters per second squared—about 25 feet per second of jolt.
Florida legislators considering 15 bills to revive program that helps homeowners with storm prep work
Read full article: Florida legislators considering 15 bills to revive program that helps homeowners with storm prep workWhile Florida homeowners anxiously await property insurance relief, legislators are considering more than a dozen bills that would revive the My Safe Florida Home Program, which provides financial assistance for storm readiness work.
Hurricane Hunters are among NOAA employees impacted by DOGE layoffs. Here’s what’s at stake
Read full article: Hurricane Hunters are among NOAA employees impacted by DOGE layoffs. Here’s what’s at stakeCuts to NOAA have decreased the number of hurricane hunter flight directors which could impact this season's hurricane forecast predictions.
Gov. DeSantis hopes legislature can approve hurricane relief grants to help homeowners rebuild, prepare
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis hopes legislature can approve hurricane relief grants to help homeowners rebuild, prepareGovernor Ron DeSantis called on Florida lawmakers to approve additional hurricane relief for homeowners and to work on reforms for the state’s condominium market.
Flagler County family’s home flooded for first time in 17 years amid record-breaking hurricane season
Read full article: Flagler County family’s home flooded for first time in 17 years amid record-breaking hurricane seasonFrom freezing temperatures to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather in 2024 was memorable — especially for the people that it impacted the most.
Tropical Storm Sara onshore in Belize, expected to weaken
Read full article: Tropical Storm Sara onshore in Belize, expected to weakenThe latest from the National Hurricane Center shows Sara weakening as the storm moves further inland, and Sara is expected to become a remnant low before it opens up into a trough over the southern portion of the Yucatan Peninsula tonight or on Monday.
Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean, now unlikely to hit Florida next week
Read full article: Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean, now unlikely to hit Florida next weekThe system is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by the end of the day and continue strengthening if it remains over water.
There’s a 90% chance a tropical system will develop in the next 7 days. Will it move toward Florida?
Read full article: There’s a 90% chance a tropical system will develop in the next 7 days. Will it move toward Florida?The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms in the Central and Western Caribbean Sea that could impact Florida, but right now it’s too early to tell where it will go.
It‘s the hurricane season that won’t end: Another potential system brewing in the Caribbean Sea
Read full article: It‘s the hurricane season that won’t end: Another potential system brewing in the Caribbean SeaThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms in the Central and Western Caribbean Sea.
Compact Rafael expected to meander further into the Gulf and weaken
Read full article: Compact Rafael expected to meander further into the Gulf and weakenThe National Hurricane Center‘s latest advisory on Category 2 Hurricane Rafael showed a compact cyclone that continues to bounce around the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Oscar to hit Cuba before bouncing back into Atlantic as a tropical storm Monday
Read full article: Hurricane Oscar to hit Cuba before bouncing back into Atlantic as a tropical storm MondayOn the forecast track, the center of Oscar will move across Great Inagua as a Category 1 Sunday morning, make landfall along the northeastern coast of Cuba later this afternoon or evening, and then move across eastern Cuba tonight and Monday.
Idle Speed/No Wake zone boating restrictions for St. Johns River triggered by Hurricane Milton flooding: FWC
Read full article: Idle Speed/No Wake zone boating restrictions for St. Johns River triggered by Hurricane Milton flooding: FWCThe St. Johns River is one of several rivers across Florida that is still experiencing significant flooding because of Hurricane Milton.
Landscaping for hurricanes: Which trees are resilient against strong storm winds?
Read full article: Landscaping for hurricanes: Which trees are resilient against strong storm winds?An expert on plants looks at vegetation in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian to suggest the most resistant landscape plants for hurricanes.
St. Johns County residents forced to practice patience with storm debris removal
Read full article: St. Johns County residents forced to practice patience with storm debris removalThe countdown is on for St. Johns County residents waiting for the debris left behind by hurricanes Helene and Milton to be picked up.
Is hurricane season finally fizzling? What the landfall risk means for Florida
Read full article: Is hurricane season finally fizzling? What the landfall risk means for FloridaThe likelihood of hurricanes after the end of October decreases substantially but there are still risks until the season ends November 30th.
Environmental advocates, state leaders say Gov. DeSantis needs to do more to protect Florida from hurricanes
Read full article: Environmental advocates, state leaders say Gov. DeSantis needs to do more to protect Florida from hurricanesHurricane season hasn’t been kind to Florida this year, and some officials are worried about what another large storm would mean for the state’s infrastructure.
Owner of dog found tied to fence along Florida highway during Hurricane Helene facing animal cruelty charges
Read full article: Owner of dog found tied to fence along Florida highway during Hurricane Helene facing animal cruelty chargesOn Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of the dog has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges.
St. Augustine prepares for more high tide flooding in wake of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: St. Augustine prepares for more high tide flooding in wake of Hurricane MiltonAreas of St. Augustine that are prone to flooding are expected to see high water again Friday afternoon during high tide around 3:30 p.m. after Hurricane Milton saturated the Matanzas River on Thursday.
Thousands of Flagler County residents without power, more than 30 roads closed after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Thousands of Flagler County residents without power, more than 30 roads closed after Hurricane MiltonMost residents in Flagler County woke up Thursday morning to no power, flooding and more than 30 road closures after Hurricane Milton.
Putnam County sets curfew due to widespread power outages, flooding after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Putnam County sets curfew due to widespread power outages, flooding after Hurricane MiltonThe Putnam County Sheriff’s Office ordered a curfew for all residents starting Thursday night and will remain in effect until further notice due to widespread power outages and flooding caused by Hurricane Milton.
SnapJAX users share photos and videos of flooding, damage amid Hurricane Milton
Read full article: SnapJAX users share photos and videos of flooding, damage amid Hurricane MiltonFlooding, damage, downed trees, debris, electrical fires — these are some of the problems Floridians will face as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida late Wednesday night.
Jacksonville Beach experiencing high winds, rain as Hurricane Milton charges across Florida
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach experiencing high winds, rain as Hurricane Milton charges across FloridaJacksonville Beach was feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton Wednesday night and Thursday morning as the powerful storm thrashed its way across Florida.
Crane falls into St. Petersburg high-rise building during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Crane falls into St. Petersburg high-rise building during Hurricane MiltonSt. Petersburg Fire Rescue confirmed one collapse late Wednesday about six blocks from the city’s pier. There were no reports of injuries.
‘Stay in place’: Flagler County residents urged to not make more work for emergency response teams after Milton
Read full article: ‘Stay in place’: Flagler County residents urged to not make more work for emergency response teams after MiltonHurricane Milton slammed into Flagler County overnight, bringing high winds and heavy rain that left streets across the county flooded and impassable. The city of Bunnell asked residents to stay in place and not try to explore the effects Milton left behind.
Downtown St. Augustine businesses, homes spared after flood waters flow into historic city
Read full article: Downtown St. Augustine businesses, homes spared after flood waters flow into historic citySt. Johns County officials issued mandatory evacuations in zones A, B and F Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tree falls onto moving car in Florida during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tree falls onto moving car in Florida during Hurricane MiltonA DeLand police officer captured video of a driver escaping injury Wednesday when a tree fell on top of a vehicle hours before Hurricane Milton was to make landfall in Florida, WKMG reported on Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton pulls away from Florida’s east coast, leaving wake of devastation across the state
Read full article: Hurricane Milton pulls away from Florida’s east coast, leaving wake of devastation across the stateHurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County Wednesday night as a powerful Category 3 storm, bringing with it 120 mph winds and a devastating storm surge.
Putnam County already seeing minor flooding ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Putnam County already seeing minor flooding ahead of Hurricane MiltonSome low-lying areas in the county have seen flooding due to heavy rain. Some residents plan to evacuate while others will stay home and ride out the storm.
Multiple tornadoes touch down in South Florida before Hurricane Milton makes landfall
Read full article: Multiple tornadoes touch down in South Florida before Hurricane Milton makes landfallAmong the catastrophic threat of pounding rains, severe flooding, life-threatening storm surges and strong winds, lies the additional possibility of tornadoes spinning off from Hurricane Milton.
Florida flight tracker: How Hurricane Milton is affecting airports throughout the state
Read full article: Florida flight tracker: How Hurricane Milton is affecting airports throughout the stateHurricane Milton has begun impacting Florida’s west coast and airports throughout the state are adjusting their plans accordingly.
Jacksonville Humane Society searching for families to foster pets during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Jacksonville Humane Society searching for families to foster pets during Hurricane MiltonIf you are looking for a way to make a pawsitive impact during the storm, there’s still time to serve as a temporary foster with the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
Over 40 Florida counties eligible to file 2023 taxes by May 2025, IRS says
Read full article: Over 40 Florida counties eligible to file 2023 taxes by May 2025, IRS saysAccording to the IRS, residents in nearly 40 counties throughout Florida will have until May 1, 2025, to finish filing their 2023 taxes.
Live cams from across Florida: Watch Hurricane Milton’s impact as massive storm hits state
Read full article: Live cams from across Florida: Watch Hurricane Milton’s impact as massive storm hits stateFor those who are tracking Hurricane Milton and would like to see the storm from multiple points of view throughout the state, News4Jax has compiled several live web cameras across Florida.
LIVE: President Biden, VP Harris provide updates on Hurricane Milton preparations, pre-landfall impacts
Read full article: LIVE: President Biden, VP Harris provide updates on Hurricane Milton preparations, pre-landfall impactsPresident Biden will also receive an update on the ongoing response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast.
Sandbags still being offered in Alachua County as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
Read full article: Sandbags still being offered in Alachua County as Hurricane Milton closes in on FloridaNeighbors should prepare themselves, their families and their property as this storm is expected to bring 4-8 inches of rain to the Gainesville area.
Nassau County recommends evacuations for some residents ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Nassau County recommends evacuations for some residents ahead of Hurricane MiltonOfficials said they were not giving an evacuation order, but some residents should consider going to a designated shelter or other safe place for the duration of the storm.
Putnam County warns residents to expect power outages, river flooding from Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Putnam County warns residents to expect power outages, river flooding from Hurricane MiltonEvacuations are recommended for Putnam County residents in areas likely to flood, including Zones F and A.
Flagler County opens shelter, sets curfew Wednesday as some residents are ordered to evacuate for Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Flagler County opens shelter, sets curfew Wednesday as some residents are ordered to evacuate for Hurricane MiltonFlagler County officials urged residents to finalize their preparations as soon as possible before Hurricane Milton’s arrival.
Hurricane Milton downgraded to Cat 3, but grew in size, spawning tornadoes across southern Florida
Read full article: Hurricane Milton downgraded to Cat 3, but grew in size, spawning tornadoes across southern FloridaAs of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Hurricane Milton sustained winds dropped to 120 mph with higher gusts, making it a Category 3 storm. Its position was about 60 miles southwest of Sarasota and 170 miles from Orlando.
Full list of Florida evacuations for Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Full list of Florida evacuations for Hurricane MiltonHurricane Milton is forecasted to bring a major storm to Florida this week. Thousands are being asked to evacuate areas in and around Tampa Bay and along Florida’s West Coast as the storm moves towards landfall.