extreme weather

A Stormy Saturday is Becoming More Likely Across Central and North Florida

Jeff Huffman

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Wind damage, hail, and even a tornado are possible across portions of north and central Florida Saturday. A second and more widespread outbreak of...

Tidal flooding in South Florida has gotten more common in recent years. That trend will continue, climate experts say.

Record Heat And King Tides: A Look Ahead at Florida’s Climate Future

Denise Royal

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The environment will likely be a top story in Florida in the upcoming year. 2019 has been one of the hottest on record. King tides were some of the...

Julio Ildefonso, left, and his mother Mariana Vazquez, right, sit in the living room of their new home in Tampa. Vazquez passed away in January, leaving Ildefonso alone in Florida. He's considering whether or not to move back to Puerto Rico.

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Tampa Bay Area Preparing For More Hurricane Evacuees

Jessica Meszaros

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As Hurricane Dorian barreled toward Puerto Rico on Wednesday, some in the Tampa Bay area with family and friends on the island were staying alert.Puerto…

The devastation from Hurricane Michael over Mexico Beach, Fla. A massive federal report released in November warns that climate change is fueling extreme weather disasters like hurricanes and wildfires.

2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)

Christopher Joyce

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2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.

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Tornado Watch North and Central Florida

Jeff Huffman

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A Tornado Watch has been issued for all north & central Florida until 7 pm. The potential exists for a significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms...