Florida summer heatwave: No heat advisories so far this year. Here's why.
While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.
Hurricane Erick becomes 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 as Mexico braces for destructive landfall
Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers.
Where are the hurricanes? 2025 season starts off quiet despite stormy outlook
The 2025 hurricane season has had an unusually quiet start, with no storms so far. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner explains why.
Video shows Alaska cruise ship breaking free during sudden storm
A massive cruise ship broke loose from its moorings Monday when a sudden squall swept through an Alaskan port.
Florida’s lightning is louder, stronger and more dangerous this week: Here's why
Earlier this week, several homes across Central Florida were damaged or destroyed by lightning-sparked fires. Here's what we know about Florida’s lightning and why it's louder, stronger and more dangerous this week.
Tropical Storm Erick: Rare early hurricane expected to form in Pacific as Atlantic, Caribbean remain quiet
The Atlantic basin is currently experiencing an unusually quiet start to the 2025 season. In stark contrast, the Eastern Pacific is already active.
Lightning sparks massive house fire in Apopka during Sunday night storm
A late-night lightning storm lit up the skies over Apopka on Sunday, allegedly sparking several house fires — including one that nearly burned a home on Rock Hill Loop to the ground.
Could Saharan Dust be trapping Florida's humidity, making it worse?
Each summer, towering plumes of Saharan Dust cross the Atlantic, arriving in the skies over Florida and the Gulf Coast like clockwork. Could the dry Saharan air could ironically make Florida’s famous humidity feel even more unbearable?
Central Florida's drought improves, but lingering risks remain
In early May, much of Central Florida was gripped by a severe to extreme drought. Although the drought conditions are slowly improving, lingering risks remain in the area.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season: How experts predict a busy hurricane season
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to how experts predict a busy hurricane season.
Hurricane season is back, but for parts of Florida, it feels like it never ended
The storms are long gone, but in Pinellas County, the path to recovery feels out of reach, especially for homeowners.
Updated 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast maintains above-average predictions
Leading hurricane researchers are maintaining their forecast for an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Warning, Watch, Advisory: What's the difference?
Throughout the 2025 hurricane season, you will hear meteorologists use terms like warning, watch and advisory, but what do they mean?
Southern Plains slammed by severe weather Friday with damage across three states
A pattern that shows no signs of relaxing is producing strong to severe thunderstorms through the weekend.
Do you live in an evacuation zone? Here's how to find out
Do you know your evacuation zone? Whether you're new to Florida or have lived here for a while, it's an important piece of information to know should you ever have to evacuate, such as during a tropical storm or hurricane.
Florida Price Gouging Hotline: How it works, how to file a complaint
Here is how to file a price gouging complaint with the Florida Attorney Generals' Office. There are laws to protect consumers when a state of emergency is issued.
Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained
When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?
What are the chances for tropical development for disturbance near Florida?
A disturbance off Florida’s coast is being watched for possible development, but chances remain low at 10%. Rain and storms are affecting Florida, southeast Georgia, the Bahamas, and nearby waters.