Showers and storms continue on Mother’s Day in Central Florida
Another day of marginal risk for strong to severe afternoon storms along the sea breeze is expected in Central Florida on Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Coverage of showers and storms will...
View ArticleSummer means dangerous lightning in Florida. Here’s how to stay safe.
It’s about to get more stormy in Florida, and that means more lightning. A lot more. Though other states, such as Texas, often have more total lightning occurrences per year, Florida consistently leads...
View ArticleExcessive rain and strong storm risks for Monday forecast
There are risks for a strong storm and excessive rainfall on Monday’s forecast. Rainfall accumulations are between 1-3 inches, with local amounts trending as high as 4-5 inches, according to NWS...
View ArticleRainy weather eases Central Florida drought and wildfire fears
After one of the driest Aprils on record, Central Florida has received enough rain in just the past few days to stem drought conditions and ease wildfire worries that started in late March. Through...
View ArticleDense fog advisory for nearly all of Central Florida
Nearly all of Central Florida is under a dense fog advisory. Drivers are advised to use caution on the roads as visibility is below half a mile, according to NWS Melbourne. Temperatures will be in the...
View ArticleSunny skies and drier weather returns for Wednesday forecast
Wednesday will have clear skies and drier weather across Central Florida. Temperatures will be in the high-80s across most of the region, according to NWS Melbourne. There is a 10% chance of a shower...
View ArticleThursday is extremely hot with plenty of sun and a slight breeze
Thursday is going to be a hot one. Temperature highs will be in the mid-90s across the interior and the high-80s on the coast, according to NWS Melbourne. Thanks to the heat, there’s a moderate heat...
View ArticleThe Weather Service had a plan to reinvent itself. Did DOGE stop it?
Ken Graham had a plan. When he became the director of the National Weather Service during the Biden administration, Graham introduced “Ken’s 10,” a list of priorities he hoped would streamline the...
View ArticleFriday will be dry with heat at near-record levels
Central Florida residents may want to be careful going outside. The region is hot and dry, with highs above the mid-90s, according to NWS Melbourne. Temperatures will be at near-record highs across...
View ArticleFEMA’s acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting chief plans to shift responsibility for disaster recovery to states during the upcoming hurricane season, he said during a staff town hall on Thursday....
View ArticleDry and hot Saturday, with heat indices near 100, expected in Central Florida
High temperatures are expected for a majority of the gulf, including Central Florida on Saturday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said. There is no chance of rain, Covey said, and heat...
View ArticleAnother mostly sunny and hot day expected in Central Florida on Sunday
Another mostly sunny and hot day is expected in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said. Heat indices will could reach up to 102 degrees, Covey said. Cool air is...
View ArticleMonday forecast has near record heat and is mostly dry
Near record heat and dry air are on the agenda for Monday. Temperatures will reach highs in the low-to-mid 90s with peak heat index values around 100-105 degrees in the afternoon, according to NWS...
View ArticleMore record heat and dry conditions continue with a chance of evening rain
Tuesday is more of the same, with near record high heat and dry conditions. Temperature highs will be in the low-to-mid 90s with a peak afternoon heat index between 100 and 105 degrees, according to...
View ArticleAs hurricane season nears, DeSantis allays concern about federal disaster...
Amid signs of turmoil at the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the Atlantic hurricane season is about to begin, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he isn’t concerned because FEMA isn’t really that...
View ArticleWednesday is hot and dry with heat index values at 102 degrees
Wednesday is hot and dry with peak heat index values at 98-102 degrees. Temperature highs are in the mid-90s across the region, according to NWS Melbourne. There is a moderate HeatRisk across much of...
View ArticleShowers and lightning storms return to Central Florida forecast
Thanks to a weak front sliding across Central Florida, Thursday will be a bit cooler than prior days. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s to low-90s, according to NWS Melbourne. Showers and lightning...
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NOAA predicts ‘above average’ number of storms in hurricane season starting...
In the wake of 2024’s onslaught, Floridians should prepare for another “above average” hurricane season this year as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts between 13 and 19 named...
View ArticleMoskowitz, expert in disaster management, warns FEMA ‘is going to fail’...
Congressman Jared Moskowitz issued a dire warning just days before the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, predicting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency “is going to fail this summer.”...
View ArticleStrong risk of storms in the afternoon, primarily toward the south
Scattered showers and storms are forecast for Friday afternoon. It’s expected to be primarily in the south of a line from Kissimmee to Titusville, according to NWS Melbourne. Main storm threats...
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