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View ArticleCentral Florida has Red Flag Warning from late morning to early afternoon
The Red Flag warning is in effect for all of east Central Florida. On Thursday, the warning begins at 11 a.m. and lasts through 8 p.m., according to NWS Melbourne. Wind gusts are expected to be 25-30...
View ArticleSunshine arrives after recent cold front, cooler temps
Temperatures are in the 60s and 70s but the skies will be clear. There may be smoke in the air thanks to an ongoing wildfire along Interstate 95 and State Road 44, according to NWS Melbourne. A Red...
View ArticleMix of sun and clouds forecast for Central Florida on Sunday
A warmer day is forecast for Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said. Cloud coverage is expected, but there are no chances of rain, Covey said. The high today will be...
View ArticleWarmer temperatures across Central Florida despite high cloud cover
The week begins cloudy and warm. Temperatures will be in the mid-to-high 80s across the region, according to NWS Melbourne. There is a severe drought in portions of Lake County, a moderate drought...
View ArticleAfternoon storms coming with wind gusts, hail and heavy rainfall
Central Florida residents should expect strong storms and rainfall in the afternoon. Storms are mainly across the southern Treasure Coast and Okeechobee counties, according to NWS Melbourne. Threats...
View ArticleUp to 6 storms predicted to impact US in AccuWeather hurricane season forecast
Another busy hurricane season could be in store with up to six tropical systems making an impact on the United States, according to the forecast released Wednesday by AccuWeather. One of the first...
View ArticleThursday is warm and full of sunshine after morning fog
An early morning fog across east Central Florida is expected to last until 9 a.m. After the fog clears, sunshine is plentiful across the region, according to NWS Melbourne. Conditions will be dry with...
View ArticleLegislation from 2 Florida lawmakers seeks to reform embattled FEMA
U.S. Reps. Byron Donalds and Jared Moskowitz have a plan to reform federal emergency management and improve the efficiency of federal emergency response efforts. They would remove the Federal Emergency...
View ArticleRed Flag Warning on warm and gusty Friday
Warm conditions will continue on Friday. Temperatures will be in the low-80s on the interior and in the high-70s along the coast, according to NWS Melbourne. Windy and gusty conditions are expected...
View ArticleMix of sun and clouds expected in Central Florida on Saturday
A mix of sun and clouds is expected in the Central Florida area on Saturday as high pressure keeps storms systems away for one more day, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said. Clouds are...
View ArticleMuch of Central Florida faces drought conditions. Here’s what that means.
Stack three quarters and you’ll have a good measure of how much rain fell across Central Florida this month — 0.17 inches, on average. That’s almost 2½ inches below normal — about the thickness of a...
View ArticleMoisture values reach 90th percentile in Central Florida on Sunday
Moisture levels are expected to reach the 90th percentile in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said. Intense thunderstorms are forecast for the afternoon, Covey...
View ArticleMonday starts with patchy fog, follows up with late storms
Monday has patchy fog in the morning and storms into the evening. The fog will lift by mid-morning, according to NWS Melbourne. Temperatures are expected to max out in the mid-80s near the coast and...
View ArticleMore dense morning fog with storms possible later in the day
Tuesday begins with a late fog before cloudy skies and increased evening rain chances. After the fog dissipates, temperatures will be in the mid-to-upper 80s across the coast and interior, according...
View ArticleWednesday is warmer and dryer than normal
It will be warm and dry across much of east Central Florida. Winds will be breezy out of the east to southeast, with gusts up to 30 mph, according to NWS Melbourne. Temperatures will be in the...
View ArticleFlorida most at risk of ‘severe coastal flooding,’ new research shows where
Florida is the state where the most people and the most properties will be at risk of experiencing “severe coastal flooding” by 2050, according to new analysis released on Wednesday. Just 25 years from...
View ArticleWild weather expected across Midwest, South gets a rare ‘high-risk’...
By JEFF MARTIN ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. government forecasters are using a relatively rare “high-risk” designation — the highest category they use — to warn that a major tornado outbreak appears likely...
View ArticleThursday is warm and dry with very low chances of rain
Thursday will be warm and dry with no chance of rain. Temperatures will be near 90 degrees on the interior and at the mid-80s on the coast, according to NWS Melbourne. There are zero chances for...
View ArticleAbove-average hurricane season, US landfall chances in CSU forecast
Experts at Colorado State University revealed Thursday they’re expecting an above-average storm season with nine hurricanes and a better than 50% chance a major one will strike the United States. The...
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