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St. Johns County to give away 14,500 free sandbags ahead of hurricane season

Read full article: St. Johns County to give away 14,500 free sandbags ahead of hurricane season

St. Johns County residents were invited to a free sandbag distribution ahead of hurricane season.

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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 home

Two days into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and the National Hurricane Center is already monitoring an area of potential development.

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Hurricane season begins on Sunday. Here’s how to prepare a hurricane kit

Read full article: Hurricane season begins on Sunday. Here’s how to prepare a hurricane kit

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

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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 preparado

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.

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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 Season

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

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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 charge

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.

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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 emergency

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

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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 uncertain

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

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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 flight

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.

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With La Niña gone, what’s next for our weather?

Read full article: With La Niña gone, what’s next for our weather?

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.

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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 work

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.

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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 stake

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

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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, prepare

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.

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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 season

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

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Tropical Storm Sara onshore in Belize, expected to weaken

Read full article: Tropical Storm Sara onshore in Belize, expected to weaken

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.

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13-year-old girl located by Lake City Police Department

Read full article: 13-year-old girl located by Lake City Police Department

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.

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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 week

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

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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.

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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 Sea

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

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Compact Rafael expected to meander further into the Gulf and weaken

Read full article: Compact Rafael expected to meander further into the Gulf and weaken

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.

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Invest 97 forms from system in southwestern Caribbean Sea; Hurricane Hunters expected to investigate

Read full article: Invest 97 forms from system in southwestern Caribbean Sea; Hurricane Hunters expected to investigate

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

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System in Southwestern Caribbean Sea continues to show tropical development

Read full article: System in Southwestern Caribbean Sea continues to show tropical development

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

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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 Monday

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.

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Hurricane Oscar quickly becomes a Category 1 in the Atlantic; no threat to Florida

Read full article: Hurricane Oscar quickly becomes a Category 1 in the Atlantic; no threat to Florida

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

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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: FWC

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

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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.

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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 removal

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

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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 Florida

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

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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 hurricanes

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.

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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 charges

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

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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 Milton

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.

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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 Milton

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

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 Florida

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

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Crane falls into St. Petersburg high-rise building during Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Crane falls into St. Petersburg high-rise building during Hurricane Milton

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

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Flooding predicted in San Marco, Riverside area as tide continues to rise

Read full article: Flooding predicted in San Marco, Riverside area as tide continues to rise

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

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‘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 Milton

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.

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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 city

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

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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 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.

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Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes

Read full article: Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes

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

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Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Middleburg

Read full article: Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Middleburg

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

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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 state

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.

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Putnam County already seeing minor flooding ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Putnam County already seeing minor flooding ahead of Hurricane Milton

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.

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How to protect your car duing a storm

Read full article: How to protect your car duing a 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.

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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 landfall

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.

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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 state

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

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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 Milton

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).

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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 says

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

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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 state

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.

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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 impacts

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

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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 Florida

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.

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Will bridges close in Jacksonville due to Hurricane Milton? Here’s what you should know

Read full article: Will bridges close in Jacksonville due to Hurricane Milton? Here’s what you should know

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

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List: Hotels with relaxed pet policies and/or waived pet fees across Florida

Read full article: List: Hotels with relaxed pet policies and/or waived pet fees across Florida

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

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Nassau County recommends evacuations for some residents ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Nassau County recommends evacuations for some residents ahead of Hurricane Milton

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.

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Here’s how to report a JEA outage in your area

Read full article: Here’s how to report a JEA outage in your area

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

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Mandatory evacuations begin in St. Johns County ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Mandatory evacuations begin in St. Johns County ahead of Hurricane Milton

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

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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 Milton

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

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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 Milton

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

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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 Florida

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.

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Hurricane Milton remains a CAT5

Read full article: Hurricane Milton remains a CAT5

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

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Understanding hurricane forecasting: cones vs. spaghetti models

Read full article: Understanding hurricane forecasting: cones vs. spaghetti models

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

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Full list of Florida evacuations for Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Full list of Florida evacuations for Hurricane Milton

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.

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Tropical Storm and Hurricane Impacts late Wednesday - Thursday

Read full article: Tropical Storm and Hurricane Impacts late Wednesday - Thursday

Tropical Storm and Hurricane Impacts late Wednesday - Thursday

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Do you have an information plan? UF professor warns of the dangers of misinformation during hurricanes

Read full article: Do you have an information plan? UF professor warns of the dangers of misinformation during hurricanes

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.

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Hurricane Milton strengthens back to Cat 5, track shifts south as it moves closer to Florida

Read full article: Hurricane Milton strengthens back to Cat 5, track shifts south as it moves closer to Florida

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

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As Hurricane Milton looms, City Rescue Mission added to list of Jacksonville area shelters

Read full article: As Hurricane Milton looms, City Rescue Mission added to list of Jacksonville area shelters

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.

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Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?

Read full article: Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?

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.

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‘Do not get wedded to the cone’: DeSantis warns Floridians to take Hurricane Milton seriously, no matter where they live

Read full article: ‘Do not get wedded to the cone’: DeSantis warns Floridians to take Hurricane Milton seriously, no matter where they live

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

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Putnam County recommends evacuations for some areas as Hurricane Milton threatens major impacts

Read full article: Putnam County recommends evacuations for some areas as Hurricane Milton threatens major impacts

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

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Meteorologist Mark Collins shares lessons learned from Helene as Florida braces for Milton’s impact

Read full article: Meteorologist Mark Collins shares lessons learned from Helene as Florida braces for Milton’s impact

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.

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Hurricane Milton weakens slightly

Read full article: Hurricane Milton weakens slightly

Hurricane Milton Continues to Strengthen

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‘Please be patient’: JEA says restoration times could be different with Hurricane Milton

Read full article: ‘Please be patient’: JEA says restoration times could be different with Hurricane Milton

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.

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County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

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

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County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: County-by-county school closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

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

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Some Flagler County residents urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, shelter opens Wednesday

Read full article: Some Flagler County residents urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, shelter opens Wednesday

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

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Hurricane Milton still Category 5 storm with 165 mph winds as it heads for Florida’s Gulf Coast

Read full article: Hurricane Milton still Category 5 storm with 165 mph winds as it heads for Florida’s Gulf Coast

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.

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Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen toward Florida; expected to make landfall by mid-week

Read full article: Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen toward Florida; expected to make landfall by mid-week

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

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County-by-county: Northeast Florida begins preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: County-by-county: Northeast Florida begins preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton

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

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Duval, Clay among counties added to state of emergency ahead of Milton

Read full article: Duval, Clay among counties added to state of emergency ahead of Milton

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.

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‘Execute the plan’: Gov. DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for power outages, evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: ‘Execute the plan’: Gov. DeSantis urges Floridians to prepare for power outages, evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton

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.

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Milton becomes Category 1 hurricane; expected to rapidly intensify into major hurricane Monday

Read full article: Milton becomes Category 1 hurricane; expected to rapidly intensify into major hurricane Monday

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.

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Tropical Storm Milton forms in the Gulf; expected to move toward Florida

Read full article: Tropical Storm Milton forms in the Gulf; expected to move toward Florida

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.

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Let's talk local forecast, tropics, and everything inbetween

Read full article: Let's talk local forecast, tropics, and everything inbetween

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

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Tracking the tropics: What’s going on with Hurricane Kirk, Tropical Storm Leslie and that system in the Gulf?

Read full article: Tracking the tropics: What’s going on with Hurricane Kirk, Tropical Storm Leslie and that system in the Gulf?

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.

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La Niña expected to persist through 2025, which could mean stronger storms

Read full article: La Niña expected to persist through 2025, which could mean stronger storms

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.

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Kirk is a Category 4, Leslie is Stronger and that spot in the Gulf

Read full article: Kirk is a Category 4, Leslie is Stronger and that spot in the Gulf

A Hurricane, A Depression and something in the Caribbean

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Today will be partly cloudy, followed by rain returning for the weekend

Read full article: Today will be partly cloudy, followed by rain returning for the weekend

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

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Owner of beloved Angie’s Subs delivering donations for Hurricane Helene recovery to North Carolina communities

Read full article: Owner of beloved Angie’s Subs delivering donations for Hurricane Helene recovery to North Carolina communities

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.

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Patronis deploys 13 anti-fraud teams to Big Bend after Hurricane Helene

Read full article: Patronis deploys 13 anti-fraud teams to Big Bend after Hurricane Helene

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

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'A lot worse than what people thought': Ware County families dig out from 'horrible' damage left by Helene

Read full article: 'A lot worse than what people thought': Ware County families dig out from 'horrible' damage left by Helene

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.

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Columbia County schools to reopen Tuesday as residents continue cleanup from Helene

Read full article: Columbia County schools to reopen Tuesday as residents continue cleanup from Helene

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.

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JEA crews tackle remaining isolated power outages after Hurricane Helene

Read full article: JEA crews tackle remaining isolated power outages after Hurricane Helene

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

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Gov. Kemp tours damage as Southeast Georgia communities rally, try to recover from Hurricane Helene

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

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‘Let’s stay encouraged’: Waycross residents come together to recover from Hurricane Helene

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

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No electricity for several counties, tropics continues to develop

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

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Downed trees, branches among challenges JEA crews face while working to restore power to all customers

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

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‘It shook the entire house’: Columbia County woman’s front door blocked, roof damaged after tree fell over during Helene

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

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Alachua County waives restrictions on yard debris from Hurricane Helene in unincorporated areas

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

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Schools to remain closed across Southeast Georgia after Hurricane Helene

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

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