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‘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.

Tropical Development Possible in the Caribbean as we Near the Last Month of Hurricane Season

We are just days away from the last month of Hurricane Season, which ends on Nov. 30. However, there has been a consistent chance for a disturbance in the tropics during the first week in November.

This month, Clay County Fire Rescue is offering tips on the dangers of fire hazards and how to prevent them. October is National Fire Prevention Month.

Hurricane Season ends November 30, We're Still Watching the Caribbean

Stressful situations can have an impact on mental health, including life-threatening natural disasters.

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.

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

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

Weather Forecasting has changed throughout the decades. Today, the National Hurricane Center Hurricane Season has recently introduced new terms for different storm categories.

Friday, the National Hurricane Center named the seventh storm of the 2024 season, Tropical Storm Gordon, approximately 2,452 miles away from Jacksonville.

You need to be prepared in case another storm comes our way. Don't miss out on your chance to stock up and save money at the same time.

Active season so far and the peak has yet to come.

Tropical Storm Debby’s center is expected to move offshore of the Southeast Georgia coast later today, and the system could pose a significant risk of flash flooding over parts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina over the next few days.

As Tropical Storm Debby slowly moved over Northeast Florida, Ken Knight Drive residents were relieved to see a mostly clear road Monday morning but said they were closely monitoring the area as it is historically known for flooding.

A Jacksonville man is relieved to be ok after a massive tree fell onto his home on Ribault Scenic Drive amid Tropical Storm Debby.

Overnight into Tuesday, we will be tracking Tropical Storm Debby as it slowly moves north. Tropical conditions are expected through the morning for coastal SE GA and the Golden Isles. Rain will slowly move away from our area during the late morning and afternoon. Wind will be 15-25 mph.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Debby.

As Tropical Depression 4 approaches Florida, many Northeast Florida counties are hosting sandbag distributions to ensure residents are prepared for the storm.

Understanding how cols work can shed light on why tropical Invest 97 can stay weak and still unleash devastating amounts of rain.

Scientists are closely watching the Pacific Ocean's temperature. A La Niña watch has been issued as they anticipate cooler water in the Pacific taking over which could have consequences for the peak of Atlantic hurricane season.

A day after deadly Hurricane Beryl pounded Texas, experts at Colorado State University on Tuesday increased their storm forecast for what was already expected to be an above-average hurricane season.

JEA did not wait until hurricane season started to have the supplies needed to respond to an emergency.

News4JAX went to find out what option St. Johns County commissioners favor from a study, listing several multi-million dollar preventative solutions, they released a year ago. Commissioners said it could still take more time to decide.

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With the ongoing risk of beach erosion as hurricane season begins, News4JAX went back to check out Summer Haven, an area of St. Johns County that’s been hit hard in recent years.

Big changes and big money are on the way for the State of Florida’s My Safe Florida Home Program. $200 million is available July 1 to help Floridians harden their homes to save money on their property insurance.

The tropics are starting to pick up for the hurricane season. The Weather Authority is currently tracking two tropical systems, one east of the Bahamas and another in the southwest portion of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane season is here and to help Jacksonville residents prepare, two organizations held a supplies giveaway Saturday morning.

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season began Saturday, and to help Floridians prepare, the first Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday also kicked off.

Florida Power & Light Company debunked common misconceptions about power outages so the community can be well-prepared in case of an emergency this hurricane season.

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season began Saturday, and to help Floridians prepare, the first Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday also kicked off.

Hurricane season starts Saturday and forecasters predict it could be one of the busiest on record.

JEA trimmed trees ahead of hurricane season to reduce the risk of branches falling on powerlines and causing power outages.

With hurricane season quickly approaching, it is important that everybody is prepared, especially people with preexisting conditions and health-related illnesses.

A solid plan will save your life in the event of a tropical cyclone approaching our area.

Local emergency managers are working with their state counterparts to best prepare for this year’s hurricane season.

Clay Humane, a nonprofit veterinary clinic in Orange Park, is encouraging pet parents to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season on the First Coast.

With hurricane season going on, you may be wondering, is it really a good idea to book a cruise in that time frame? Is it going to be canceled?

We are a little over a month away from the start of the 2024 hurricane season, but before it begins, we want to hear from you. We want to know what information you’d like from us before, during and after a hurricane. Take this short survey and help us better understand what information you find the most valuable this hurricane season.

La Niña looks likely in the coming months as forecasters are seeing a likely transition from El Niño to neutral conditions by April-June 2024.

A couple of Spots to Watch in the Tropics, One Close to Home

Storm surge, strong winds, lightning and downed powerlines are all things that have taken lives during a storm, but once the storm has passed there’s another threat.

While major hurricane strikes in the state have happened before, Idalia is special in many ways.

The system has a high chance of development over the next 7 days.

We’re more than two months into hurricane season and local agencies are making sure communities in high-flood zone areas are prepared.

Forecasters at Colorado State University continue to call for an above-average hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Welcome to August, a month that traditionally features heat, storms and a big uptick in Atlantic tropical activity.

We’ve been watching a tropical wave move across the open Atlantic over the past several days, and it is now organizing.

Winds currently are at 45 mph and Calvin is quickly moving to the west at 22 mph.

The seasonal forecast, which was updated on July 6, has been raised from a slightly above-average season earlier this year.

So what do two systems so early mean for the rest of hurricane season? It’s actually unprecedented.

Tropical Depression Four formed Thursday morning in the open waters of the Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Bret continues to march westward toward the Lesser Antilles, and a push into the Caribbean is highly likely.

Two weeks into hurricane season, and two property insurance companies in Florida are scaling back policy coverage, citing their vulnerability to natural disasters like hurricanes and flood.

Clay County emergency management director, John Ward, is retiring effective July 1.

Tropical Depression Arlene formed Friday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical Depression 2 was upgraded Friday afternoon to Tropical Storm Arlene in the Gulf of Mexico.

A quiet night locally, Hurricane Season kicks off with a storm

The depression formed Thursday evening.

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, which means a new list for named storms will be active.

Camden and Glynn counties unveiled brand new evacuation maps for the 2023 hurricane season.

All 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.

The 2023 Hurricane Season begins Thursday, and it’s probably been a while since you’ve looked at your hurricane kit, so we'll help you finish up getting everything you need ready for a storm.

As many Floridians know, one hurricane can change your life forever with financial and property losses. But you might not be thinking of your cellphone as one of the tools to prepare ahead of the storm.

Flagler County Emergency Management is rolling out new measures to help keep residents safe. It was announced during a meeting with multiple media outlets.

The Central Gulf will be the Spot to Watch at the Opening of Hurricane Season

JEA will be trimming trees in an effort to keep power lines up as we get closer to hurricane season. It's also done to improve safety for people on Jacksonville's northside.

The start of hurricane season is only days away and Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is underway from May 27 to June 9 to help people save on much-needed supplies as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Tropics: Disturbance 1 Identified

Hurricane season officially begins June 1, but officials urge consumers to stock up on supplies now to make sure their families have what they need to avoid a mad rush at the store.

The weekend before Tropical Storm Ian is anticipated to come toward Florida is a great time to start double-checking your hurricane kits -- or creating one.

Sandbags will be available in Alachua as Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida.

The weekend before Tropical Storm Ian is anticipated to come toward Florida is a great time to start double-checking your hurricane kits -- or creating one.

While we haven’t had any name storms threaten Florida so far this year, the risk is there.

As we round out the month of August and head full speed into September the tropics are firing up.

Low-income individuals and families will be able to get their hands on a hurricane kit this weekend in Clay County.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue is helping the Ribault neighborhood be prepared for hurricane season.

The Weather Authority will continue to monitor a tropical wave off the coast of Africa that has a 40% chance of development over the next 5 days.

The National Hurricane Center is watching the Northern Gulf of Mexico as a frontal boundary sinks south.

Colin was downgraded to a post-tropical depression Sunday morning as it made its way into North Carolina

Tropical Storm Colin is bringing periods of heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the South Carolina and North Carolina beaches.

FPL demonstrated how it is improving reliability in good and bad weather by putting neighborhood power lines underground, strengthening main power lines, and using drone technology to assess the energy grid in Nassau County.

JEA is making sure people in the Hyde Park neighborhood are safe from falling trees and branches during this year’s hurricane season.

Family is top priority when preparing for hurricane season.

We’re less than a week out from the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and the National Hurricane Center is watching the southern part of the Bay of Campeche.

Seventeen years after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans, the Army Corps of Engineers has completed an extensive system of floodgates, strengthened levees and other protections.

Hurricane season starts in less than a week and now is the time to prepare.

Hurricane season is upon us and now is the time to prepare.

Right on time, the National Hurricane Center has released their first tropical outlook of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Having a written plan will take out the guesswork

It is Hurricane Preparedness Week -- an important reminder that Hurricane Season is less than a month away and NOW is the time to get ready.

Many hands make light work.

Is your home ready for hurricane season?

Do you have flood insurance?

Get that hurricane kit ready to go.

This year, St. Johns County residents have new evacuation zones.

Will you need to evacuate before the storm?

Step one to being prepared is to determine your risk.