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Florida Division of Emergency Management
Governor Ron DeSantis encourages Floridians to use this month to plan ahead for peak hurricane season.
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Tropical Storm Dolly formed on Aug. 27 but less than 24 hours later it degenerated into a tropical wave, east of the Caribbean islands. -
It can pour in one Florida neighborhood while sunshine hangs on just a few streets away. Florida's intense summer heat, sea breezes and highly localized thunderstorms help create some of the most hit-or-miss rainfall imaginable. Here's the science behind why your neighbor may get soaked while your yard stays completely dry. -
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday but is expected to weaken due to strong wind shear and dry air. -
Invest 96L is slowly moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean with a 70% chance of tropical development over the next week. -
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Florida late Thursday night into early Friday morning. At its peak, 96% of the Moon will be hidden by Earth's shadow. -
Florida's summer heat doesn't always ease when the sun goes down. High humidity, warm surrounding waters, clouds and heat stored in pavement and buildings can keep overnight temperatures elevated—giving both our bodies and our homes less time to cool down. -
Florida's heat and humidity can become especially dangerous for older adults—and some of the biggest risks aren't obvious. Aging can change how efficiently the body sweats, senses thirst and regulates temperature, while common medications and even the temperature inside the home can quietly increase the danger. -
A deadly lightning strike in South Florida serves as a tragic reminder that thunderstorms don’t have to be severe to turn dangerous. -
A record El Niño event could help shape Florida’s winter weather by producing wetter conditions and an increased risk of severe weather. -
Florida’s summer heat ranks among the warmest on record in several cities, while persistent rainfall deficits continue to worsen drought conditions across much of the state.
