WEATHER ALERT
LIVE RADAR: Severe thunderstorms push through Northeast Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Severe thunderstorms push through Northeast FloridaJacksonville is facing a wet and stormy holiday weekend as The Weather Authority forecasts several days of rain, thunderstorms, and lower temperatures. Discover the latest predictions, temperature outlook, and tips for making the most of your plans.
What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the US Southwest
Read full article: What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the US SouthwestMassive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the U.S. Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path.
Hurricane Erin could put multi-million-dollar dredging projects to test with beach erosion
Read full article: Hurricane Erin could put multi-million-dollar dredging projects to test with beach erosionHurricane Erin is expected to bring dangerous conditions to our coastline even without making landfall.
LIVE at 10am: Dangerous rip currents and high waves as Hurricane Erin moves up coast
Read full article: LIVE at 10am: Dangerous rip currents and high waves as Hurricane Erin moves up coastHurricane Erin brings dangerous rip currents and high surf to Jacksonville beaches, with the Outer Banks under evacuation and local forecasts showing continued hot weather.
Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk
Read full article: Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire riskA dangerous heat wave has descended on much of California and the U.S. Southwest, with triple-digit temperatures expected along with a higher risk of wildfires.
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.
Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los Angeles
Read full article: Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los AngelesFirefighters with air support are scrambling to control a fast-moving wildfire that erupted in hills along Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County.
After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs
Read full article: After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hire as many as 450 people to shore up the National Weather Service after deep cuts this spring raised concern about dangerous understaffing.
After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobs
Read full article: After deep DOGE cuts, National Weather Service gets OK to fill up to 450 jobsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hire as many as 450 people to shore up the National Weather Service after deep cuts this spring raised concern about dangerous understaffing.
Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state's largest blaze of the year
Read full article: Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state's largest blaze of the yearRising temperatures pose new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental progress against a massive wildfire in central California that has injured four people as it has become the biggest blaze in the state so far this year.
Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoff
Read full article: Government to keep sharing key satellite data for hurricane forecasting despite planned cutoffThe Department of Defense now says it will continue sharing key data collected by three sophisticated weather satellites that help forecasters track hurricanes.
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
Read full article: A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service saysThe National Weather Service has preliminarily classified overnight storms from the Upper Plains to the Midwest as a derecho.
Jacksonville on pace to set record after four straight days of near-100-degree temperatures
Read full article: Jacksonville on pace to set record after four straight days of near-100-degree temperaturesJacksonville is baking and not just in the figurative sense. Tuesday marks the fourth straight day of temperatures reaching 99 degrees or higher, a sizzling heat streak that’s drawing comparisons to some of the hottest stretches ever recorded in Northeast Florida.
Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean
Read full article: Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific OceanTwo tropical cyclones are swirling across the ocean southeast of Hawaii but forecasters don't expect them to cause any issues for the islands.
Jacksonville opens cooling centers, offers free rides as residents continue to deal with high temperatures
Read full article: Jacksonville opens cooling centers, offers free rides as residents continue to deal with high temperaturesJacksonville residents are facing another sweltering day as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory starting at 11 a.m. With temperatures soaring, city officials are urging everyone to take precautions and make use of the resources available to stay safe, including two designated cooling centers for anyone needing relief from the heat.
Jacksonville residents urged to take advantage of cooling centers amid hot weekend temperatures
Read full article: Jacksonville residents urged to take advantage of cooling centers amid hot weekend temperaturesThe National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Duval county, prompting city leaders to open all public cooling centers and offer free transportation to help residents escape potentially deadly temperatures.
How do you save money during high heat weather? JEA has some tips
Read full article: How do you save money during high heat weather? JEA has some tipsThe National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Heat Advisory for the Jacksonville region on Friday, and the extreme weather is expected to continue this weekend, with heat index values expected to reach 113 degrees.
Heat advisory issued for Northeast Florida counties beginning at noon
Read full article: Heat advisory issued for Northeast Florida counties beginning at noonThe National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Heat Advisory for Northeast Florida beginning at noon through 6 p.m. due to the heat indices expected to reach 110 degrees in some areas.
System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says
Read full article: System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service saysA weather system moving across Florida wasn’t even a tropical something but it has the potential to develop into a tropical depression as it moves across the Gulf later in the week.
Jacksonville faces severe storm threat: Heat, lightning, flood risk in Monday’s forecast
Read full article: Jacksonville faces severe storm threat: Heat, lightning, flood risk in Monday’s forecastJacksonville faces severe afternoon storms, high heat, and a risk of localized flooding with more rain in the forecast, according to First Alert Meteorologist Katie Garner and The Weather Authority.
NWS, local officials give lightning safety advice after 2 killed, 2 more hospitalized from strikes in recent days
Read full article: NWS, local officials give lightning safety advice after 2 killed, 2 more hospitalized from strikes in recent daysAs storms continue to move across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, lightning safety remains a concern, particularly after strikes killed two Ware County teens and sent two more people to the hospital in St. Augustine Beach.
Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding
Read full article: Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major floodingCatastrophic floods often bring with them loss of power, cuts to key emergency communications and sudden hazardous situations that leave victims with only minutes or seconds to seek higher ground and stay safe.
Over 4 inches of rain falls in St. Augustine in just over an hour, leaves many downtown areas ‘flooded’
Read full article: Over 4 inches of rain falls in St. Augustine in just over an hour, leaves many downtown areas ‘flooded’The National Weather Service for Jacksonville is reporting on Wednesday that over 4 inches of rain fell in St. Augustine in just over an hour, which has caused flooding in much of the city’s downtown area.
How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent polls
Read full article: How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent pollsMost U.S. adults who've experienced major flooding in the past five years think climate change was at least a partial cause.
Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood
Read full article: Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 floodOfficials in Texas are facing questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed at least 120 people, including more than two dozen children and counselors at an all-girls Christian camp.
A tornado that swept through a rural town in North Dakota left at least 3 people dead
Read full article: A tornado that swept through a rural town in North Dakota left at least 3 people deadThree people are dead and a regional airport has been heavily damaged after powerful winds including a tornado swept across the upper U.S. Midwest.
Live Radar: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Glynn, Camden counties
Read full article: Live Radar: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Glynn, Camden countiesThe National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Northeastern Nassau County in northeastern Florida, Camden County in southeastern Georgia and Southeastern Glynn County in southeastern Georgia.
National Weather Service confirms EF-0 tornado in St. Johns County
Read full article: National Weather Service confirms EF-0 tornado in St. Johns CountyDuring severe storms that slammed various areas in Northeast Florida, cameras caught a glimpse of what looked like a tornado forming in St. Johns County.
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns
Read full article: Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burnsForecasters are warning of low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk fire could spread across parts of New Jersey, Philadelphia and its suburbs and Delaware as firefighters continued to battled a vast wildfire in the Pine Barrens.
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
Read full article: National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakersThe National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapse.
Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged deluge of rain
Read full article: Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged deluge of rainRivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 23 people.
At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio
Read full article: At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to OhioAnother round of torrential rain and flash flooding has come for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned some deadly tornadoes.
Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk
Read full article: Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a riskData obtained by The Associated Press shows that close to half of the local National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland.
1 person dead as violent storms, including tornadoes, wallop Midwest and South
Read full article: 1 person dead as violent storms, including tornadoes, wallop Midwest and SouthTornadoes and violent storms have struck parts of the South and Midwest, killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off of homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air.
Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US
Read full article: Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central USAnother storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at risk of high winds and wildfires.
Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreak
Read full article: Big March storm fans wildfires and kills 3 as forecasters fear weekend tornado outbreakA sprawling storm system crossing the U.S. has caused deadly crashes, damaged buildings and fanned more than 100 wildfires in several central states, prompting evacuation orders in some communities.
March megastorm may bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and even fires across much of US
Read full article: March megastorm may bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and even fires across much of USMore than 100 million people in the U.S. are in the path of an expected massive March storm starting Friday.
Tornado touches down, flips big rig, demolishes home in Central Florida
Read full article: Tornado touches down, flips big rig, demolishes home in Central FloridaA tornado touched down Monday in Seminole County, collapsing a home in Longwood and overturning a tractor-trailer in Lake Mary, officials told WKMG in Orlando.
Powerful US storms kill 2 and bring threats from critical fire weather to blizzard conditions
Read full article: Powerful US storms kill 2 and bring threats from critical fire weather to blizzard conditionsPowerful storms have killed two people in Mississippi, torn the roofs off an apartment building and a nursing home in Oklahoma and threatened communities across the nation.
Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts
Read full article: Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cutsHundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees on probationary status have been fired, lawmakers and weather experts say.
NWS will be tracking tropical trouble sooner, giving coastal communities longer to prepare
Read full article: NWS will be tracking tropical trouble sooner, giving coastal communities longer to prepareThe National Hurricane Center will extend track cone advisories for Potential Tropical Cyclones up to a full day earlier than before.
February in Northeast Florida: A record heat that a freeze will break
Read full article: February in Northeast Florida: A record heat that a freeze will breakAs we close out February, with one week left, the forecast is chilly with the coldest temperatures this month sinking into our region Friday morning.
At least 9 people are dead, including 8 in Kentucky, in latest blast of winter weather
Read full article: At least 9 people are dead, including 8 in Kentucky, in latest blast of winter weatherAt least nine people have died in the most recent round of harsh weather to pummel the U.S., including eight people in Kentucky.
Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while fire-damaged California city now faces mudslides
Read full article: Eastern U.S. braces for flooding while fire-damaged California city now faces mudslidesMuch of the Eastern U.S. braced for a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather on Saturday, with thunderstorms and melting snow combining to pound the Ohio and Tennessee valleys.
Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the Northwest
Read full article: Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the NorthwestHeavy rain is falling across Southern California, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by recent wildfires.
Jacksonville airport reopens with more than 40 flights canceled after winter storm
Read full article: Jacksonville airport reopens with more than 40 flights canceled after winter stormThe Jacksonville International Airport reopened Wednesday at noon after the winter storm prompted its closure Tuesday evening.
Snow in Jacksonville! Residents in Northeast Florida wake up to snow Wednesday as winter storm moves out
Read full article: Snow in Jacksonville! Residents in Northeast Florida wake up to snow Wednesday as winter storm moves outIt was a unique morning Wednesday as many in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia woke up to snow and a mix of winter precipitation!
Have you seen snowfall in Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia? NWS Jacksonville needs your help to know how much
Read full article: Have you seen snowfall in Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia? NWS Jacksonville needs your help to know how muchAs snow continued to fall Wednesday morning across parts of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, the National Weather Service Jacksonville asked residents for help.
How Southeast Georgia is preparing for dangerous winter storm: County-by-county
Read full article: How Southeast Georgia is preparing for dangerous winter storm: County-by-countyFreezing temperatures could create dangerous icy conditions on the roads, and Southeast Georgia counties are preparing for the worst.
Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast
Read full article: Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecastMillions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfires
Read full article: 'PDS' warnings were made to grab attention in tornadoes, hurricanes, and now wildfiresThe National Weather Service’s Los Angeles page screams ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ in hot pink letters against a gray background.
Dangerously high winds force Biden to cancel event announcing two new national monuments
Read full article: Dangerously high winds force Biden to cancel event announcing two new national monumentsDangerously high winds have forced President Joe Biden to cancel a trip to the Eastern Coachella Valley to announce the creation of two new national monuments.
Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east
Read full article: Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves eastA strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi.
Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travel
Read full article: Powerful thunderstorms threaten Texas and Louisiana, delaying holiday travelParts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas are under severe weather watches as the National Weather Service predicts a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes to the region.
California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve
Read full article: California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas EvePersistent high surf and flooding threats along California's coast have residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man's death and the partial collapse of a pier.
National Weather Service renames Hard Freeze, Wind Chill advisories
Read full article: National Weather Service renames Hard Freeze, Wind Chill advisoriesSo far, December has been one of the coldest months, with several arctic blasts reaching as far south as Florida. Although winter officially began on December 21st, according to the Almanac Calendar, winter arrived early.
Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San Francisco
Read full article: Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San FranciscoA major ice storm has created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road.
Bone-chilling cold returns to the Midwest in the wake of a storm that soaked the East Coast
Read full article: Bone-chilling cold returns to the Midwest in the wake of a storm that soaked the East CoastA storm that swept up the East Coast that brought torrents of rain and high winds caused some misery for New England ski resort operators.
Jacksonville announces 2024 warming center plan for extreme cold conditions
Read full article: Jacksonville announces 2024 warming center plan for extreme cold conditionsThe City of Jacksonville’s Extreme Cold Task Force has finalized its 2024 Warming Center Contingency Plan. This plan aims to provide relief for residents and visitors during extreme cold conditions
Coldest start to December in 150 years, a slight warm-up Thursday morning
Read full article: Coldest start to December in 150 years, a slight warm-up Thursday morningIn case you didn’t realize it, the first four days of December have started off with freezing temperatures which is the first time this has happened in almost 150 years, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.
What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
Read full article: What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific NorthwestOne of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people and unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California.
'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Read full article: 'Bomb cyclone' brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific NorthwestWhat is expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades has arrived.
Jax Beach Ocean Rescue urges beachgoers to stay out of the water amid extreme hazards, strong rip current advisory
Read full article: Jax Beach Ocean Rescue urges beachgoers to stay out of the water amid extreme hazards, strong rip current advisoryA high-pressure system, along with a Nor Easter, is sitting on top of Florida, creating extreme hazards, high surf, and strong currents along the Florida coastlines. For that reason, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue is urging beachgoers not to swim in the ocean this weekend due to the strong currents and high winds.
EF3 tornado destroys new South Florida Publix, homes built to withstand major hurricanes
Read full article: EF3 tornado destroys new South Florida Publix, homes built to withstand major hurricanesThe National Weather Service confirmed an EF3 tornado touched down in the far western portion of Palm Beach Gardens and caused the damage.