Some of Hurricane Isaias's most destructive winds struck west of its center, raising questions about a rare weather phenomenon called a sting jet. But did one actually occur?

As Josephine moves away, South Florida will see a surge of tropical moisture from the south (unrelated to Josephine), increasing the chance of heavy rain that could cause flash floods. The rain could worsen coastal flooding due to King Tides.

Changes in leaves starts to occur when trees receive less sunlight. The lack of chlorophyll reveals yellow, orange and red pigments.

WUWF's Sandra Averhart spent some time in Santa Rosa County in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias speaking to residents about how the storm impacted them and how they're recovering thus far.

A flow off the Atlantic over the weekend and next week will lead to erosion, rough surf and the potential for flooding along the coast and nearby tributaries.

In the past, states relied heavily on federal aid and expertise to respond quickly to disasters. But in communities across the U.S., people recovering from floods, storms and wildfires in 2025 and 2026 have been left waiting much longer for federal aid – if it arrives at all.

“As soon as you get past sandbags the rules get real shades of gray.”

The 6 billion-gallon reservoir is designed to build reserves from the river during the summer that can be tapped during the drier fall and winter. An unusually dry rainy season in 2025 disrupted that cycle.

By watching the clouds, they can help predict changes in the weather. Cirrus clouds often indicate a change in the weather is coming while cumulonimbus clouds indicate storms.

A cold front brings cooler air, lower humidity and gusty winds. Highs could settle into the upper 70s and lower 80s, with overnight temp into the 60s. But the biggest difference may be how the air feels.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watchers reported 17,609 hatchlings this season, compared to nearly 30,000 last year.

Florida is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.