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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
2 Florida airports see the most lightning strikes in the U.S., per new report
A new report lists the top U.S. cities and states with the most lightning strikes in 2024 — and two Florida airports rank at the very top of the list.
A new report lists the top U.S. cities and states with the most lightning strikes in 2024 — and two Florida airports rank at the very top of the list.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season storm names: See full list
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. This year, both Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting an above-average season. NOAA predicts 13 - 19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 becoming major hurricanes.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. This year, both Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting an above-average season. NOAA predicts 13 - 19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 becoming major hurricanes.
Here are the new U.S. lightning capitals based on 2024 data
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
NHC monitoring disturbance off Florida's coast: Could it become tropical depression, storm?
The National Hurricane Center is watching a disturbance situated off Florida's coast for potential development.
The National Hurricane Center is watching a disturbance situated off Florida's coast for potential development.
Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
NHC tracking first potential tropical system of 2025 off Florida's eastern coast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
Group injured after lightning strikes canopy in Tarrant County storm
Of the injured people, 12 were treated for minor injuries and released at the scene. The other two were taken from the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
Of the injured people, 12 were treated for minor injuries and released at the scene. The other two were taken from the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.