Florida faces rising heat, soaking rains as summer kicks off
Florida is staring down a higher-than-normal chance of both above-average temperatures and above-average rainfall through July, August and September, which means more heat and rain are coming at the same time.
Florida is staring down a higher-than-normal chance of both above-average temperatures and above-average rainfall through July, August and September, which means more heat and rain are coming at the same time.
Severe storms cause damage in MN, leave people dead in North Dakota
Severe storms in the region left three people dead in North Dakota with storm damage reported in the northern part of Minnesota.
Severe storms in the region left three people dead in North Dakota with storm damage reported in the northern part of Minnesota.
Common myths about lightning, debunked: What experts say about staying safe during storms
As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service — say is fact or fiction when it comes to lightning safety.
As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service — say is fact or fiction when it comes to lightning safety.
Man struck by lightning at New Smyrna Beach, officials say
A man was struck by lightning while in ankle-deep water on Friday afternoon in New Smyrna Beach, officials say.
A man was struck by lightning while in ankle-deep water on Friday afternoon in New Smyrna Beach, officials say.
Is the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season about to explode, or will it continue to fizzle?
The 2025 tropical cyclone season is off to a slow start in most basins across the Northern Hemisphere - except for one - which could offer insight into what lies ahead for the Atlantic.
The 2025 tropical cyclone season is off to a slow start in most basins across the Northern Hemisphere - except for one - which could offer insight into what lies ahead for the Atlantic.
Tropical AM update: June 19, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.
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.
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 Erik nears Mexico's southern coast
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. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall in the western portions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca or the eastern portion of the Mexican state of Gurrero on Thursday morning, and then continue inland over Mexico during the day.
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. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall in the western portions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca or the eastern portion of the Mexican state of Gurrero on Thursday morning, and then continue inland over Mexico during the day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Protecting homes during summer storms
Every year, nearly 25 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States. The Central Florida community has seen several of these strikes in the last few weeks, with two of them hitting and destroying homes. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks with an expert on lightning protection systems.
Every year, nearly 25 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States. The Central Florida community has seen several of these strikes in the last few weeks, with two of them hitting and destroying homes. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks with an expert on lightning protection systems.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leading hurricane researchers are maintaining their forecast for an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.