Current Conditions And Forecasts
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Fires that burned about 24,000 acres in Everglades National Park were mostly brought under control on Wednesday, but scientists are keeping an eye on effects from a prolonged drought that could impact Florida Bay, wading birds and the Everglades muck.
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Invest 96L is slowly moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean with a 70% chance of tropical development over the next week.
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A deadly lightning strike in South Florida serves as a tragic reminder that thunderstorms don’t have to be severe to turn dangerous.
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The threat of hurricanes and costs of insurance are pushing residents into former citrus lands and inland communities.
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A record El Niño event could help shape Florida’s winter weather by producing wetter conditions and an increased risk of severe weather.
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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.
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Health alerts are in effect for several counties in Florida as officials monitor mosquito-borne illnesses after heavy rainfall.
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The Midwest might sweat because of its corn, but Florida is a whole different beast. Why the nation's second-largest sweet corn producer doesn't actually have "corn sweat"—and the giant living sponge that makes our summers so sticky instead.
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African tropical waves can take their sweet time traveling toward the Americas. But, on average, how long?
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Strong wind shear and dry air are keeping hurricane activity unusually quiet across the Atlantic basin as the statistical peak of the season approaches.
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Florida's summer heat can threaten pets in ways many owners don't realize. From dangerous humidity and scorching pavement to indoor overheating and high-risk breeds, here are five hidden heat dangers every Florida pet owner should know.
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Resilient Florida was created to provide funding to help communities prepare for the impacts of more frequent and severe flooding, but not all who are at risk get the help they need.
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Greenville and Mount Dora show how some communities applaud Resilient Florida for its flood help and others don't know they're eligible.
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Yes, record heat is forecast across Florida, but storms may also affect parts of the state as the ground remains very dry.