The Atlantic Hurricane season begins on June 1, and NOAA forecasted an above-normal season.

Expertos 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.

News4JAX 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

With hurricane season looming, UF Health Jacksonville is storm-ready—thanks to “Disaster Jen,” the fearless emergency manager leading critical drills and disaster response planning.

JEA and the Duval County Emergency Coordinator are taking steps to prevent and respond to potential power outages.

This annual initiative remains in question as the state is still three weeks behind in finalizing its budget, putting it in limbo.

New 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.

La Niña has ended, and ENSO-neutral conditions are here. Learn what this means for Florida's summer weather, including heat, rainfall, and the 2025 hurricane season.

While 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.

Cuts to NOAA have decreased the number of hurricane hunter flight directors which could impact this season's hurricane forecast predictions.

Governor Ron DeSantis called on Florida lawmakers to approve additional hurricane relief for homeowners and to work on reforms for the state’s condominium market.

From freezing temperatures to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather in 2024 was memorable — especially for the people that it impacted the most.

The 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.

The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating 13-year-old Kyrah Morris, who went missing on Friday, Nov. 15.

The system is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by the end of the day and continue strengthening if it remains over water.

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.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms in the Central and Western Caribbean Sea.

The 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.

Chance of increasing formation in the next 48 hours is 70%.

The National Hurricane Center issued the first outlook on a low-pressure system brewing in the Southwestern Caribbean Sea.

On 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.

Satellite and radar images indicate that Nadine made landfall in Belize, near Belize City at noon EDT.

The St. Johns River is one of several rivers across Florida that is still experiencing significant flooding because of Hurricane Milton.

An expert on plants looks at vegetation in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian to suggest the most resistant landscape plants for hurricanes.

The countdown is on for St. Johns County residents waiting for the debris left behind by hurricanes Helene and Milton to be picked up.

The likelihood of hurricanes after the end of October decreases substantially but there are still risks until the season ends November 30th.

Hurricane 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.

On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the owner of the dog has been identified and could face animal cruelty charges.

Areas 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.

Most residents in Flagler County woke up Thursday morning to no power, flooding and more than 30 road closures after Hurricane Milton.

The 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.

Flooding, 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 was feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton Wednesday night and Thursday morning as the powerful storm thrashed its way across Florida.

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue confirmed one collapse late Wednesday about six blocks from the city’s pier. There were no reports of injuries.

In the San Marco and Riverside area, flooding remains a concern as the St. Johns River approaches high tide.

Hurricane 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.

St. Johns County officials issued mandatory evacuations in zones A, B and F Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton.

A 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.

Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they prepared for heavy wind, rain, and storm surges.

A pedestrian was hit by a car on Wednesday night, Clay County Fire Rescue told News4JAX.

Hurricane 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.

Some 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.

There are some simple steps you should take to protect your car during Hurricane Milton, especially if you live in an area expecting to get hit with high winds or that is prone to flooding.

Among 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.

Hurricane Milton has begun impacting Florida’s west coast and airports throughout the state are adjusting their plans accordingly.

If 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).

According to the IRS, residents in nearly 40 counties throughout Florida will have until May 1, 2025, to finish filing their 2023 taxes.

For 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.

President Biden will also receive an update on the ongoing response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast.

Neighbors should prepare themselves, their families and their property as this storm is expected to bring 4-8 inches of rain to the Gainesville area.

Here’s what you should know about bridge closures ahead of Hurricane Milton.

The following hotel brands have relaxed pet policies and/or waived pet fees across all Florida Locations.

Officials 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.

As we prepare to feel the impacts of Hurricane Milton, JEA customers should be sure to save this number.

St. Johns County officials issued mandatory evacuations in zones A, B and F Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Evacuations are recommended for Putnam County residents in areas likely to flood, including Zones F and A.

Flagler County officials urged residents to finalize their preparations as soon as possible before Hurricane Milton’s arrival.

As 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.

As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Hurricane Milton was packing sustained winds of 165 mph with higher gusts and is now a Category 5.

Hurricane forecasting has vastly improved throughout the decades, and today, we have a lot of information to help make forecasting more accurate.

Hurricane 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.

Tropical Storm and Hurricane Impacts late Wednesday - Thursday

Misinformation and conspiracy theories spreading online are hurting hurricane relief efforts. In the days following Hurricane Helene, federal and state officials have warned that false claims have distracted from rescue work.

As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Hurricane Milton was packing sustained winds of 165 mph with higher gusts and is now a Category 5.

In response to Hurricane Milton, local nonprofit City Rescue Mission announced it will increase its overnight capacity and extend its hours for people seeking shelter.

When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.

Florida’s Gulf Coast is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Milton’s winds and expected massive storm surge.

Evacuations are recommended for Putnam County residents in areas likely to flood, including Zones F and A.

Just days after News4JAX Meteorologist Mark Collins returned to Jacksonville after visitng his childhood home which was severely damaged by Helene, Floridians are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton Continues to Strengthen

As city leaders continue monitoring the potential impacts of Hurricane Milton, JEA is getting ready to respond in the event of power outages and disruptions in water service.

Several Northeast Florida school districts announced closures on Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Several Northeast Florida school districts announced closures on Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Flagler County officials urged residents to finalize their preparations as soon as possible before Hurricane Milton’s arrival.

Milton continued to strengthen early Monday over the southern Gulf of Mexico, becoming a Category 4 storm with 150 mph sustained winds, as of 9 a.m. Monday.

Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches could be required for portions of Florida late Sunday.

Northeast Florida counties started preparing and offering sandbags Sunday ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to impact our area Wednesday.

Governor Ron DeSantis extended the state of emergency to 51 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, and it now includes all of Northeast Florida counties.

Governor Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to prepare ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, which is forecast to become a major hurricane by the time it makes landfall on Florida’s west coast.

Tropical Storm Milton is forecasted to become a hurricane later this evening as the storm moves east towards the Florida Peninsula. Hurricane and storm surge watches are expected to be issued along the west coast of Florida today, as well.

All eyes continue to focus on the tropics. With four systems being monitored by the National Hurricane Center, the busiest time of the hurricane season is now.

Showers expected through the weekend and into the beginning of next week

While Kirk is approximately 2,452 miles away from Jacksonville, effects will be felt here by the weekend. Not your normal rain, wind and tropical event, but more like what surfers want to see: Atlantic coast waves.

July and August were quiet months for hurricane season, especially August 13 through September 8, the quietest it has been since 1968, but now it may seem like the tropics might be waking up.

A Hurricane, A Depression and something in the Caribbean

We're warm today, but the rain will cool us down into the weekend

Angie's Subs owner Ed Malin had one day to collect as much as possible, saying he would be leaving Wednesday morning with four other trucks pulling trailers to head to an area outside Asheville.

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis deployed his Disaster Fraud Strike Teams to the counties impacted by Hurricane Helene on Monday.

Ware County was among the worst hit in Southeast Georgia by Hurricane Helene. Residents were still digging out from the devastation on Monday as schools, libraries, government offices and more remained closed.

Columbia County Schools said that all schools now have power and are safe for both students and staff to return to campus after Hurricane Helene.

JEA is still working to restore power to all customers in Duval County after Hurricane Helene.

Communities across Southeast Georgia continue to recover Monday from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene.

Thousands of people are still without power in Waycross as trees and power lines lie across roadways.

Over a million people lost power during Hurricane Helene more storms could follow

JEA is still working to restore power to all customers in Duval County after Hurricane Helene.

A Columbia County woman’s front door is blocked and her roof is damaged after a tree fell over during Hurricane Helene.

Alachua County has waived restrictions on yard debris from Hurricane Helene in unincorporated areas.

Officials announced that all Ware County Schools and the Central Office will remain closed at least through Tuesday, Oct. 1 due to Hurricane Helene.

As Floridians clean up the mess left behind by Hurricane Helene, one laundromat in Jacksonville is preparing to help those affected by the storm.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Perry to give an update on the state’s response efforts to Hurricane Helene.