2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season

Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.

What does a 100-year flood actually mean?

Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.

How to protect your vehicle from a hailstorm

The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates every year there are around a quarter of a million insurance claims for damage to vehicles from hail.

Orlando weather: Groundstop lifted at Orlando International Airport

Update (8 p.m.): A groundstop at Orlando International Airport has been lifted after thunderstorms moved through the area on Sunday, the FAA said. OIA – like other Florida airports – are experiencing flight delays. Passengers should check their flight status with their airline.

Orlando weather: Storm threat moves offshore

A system of showers and thunderstorms has moved mostly out of Central Florida and out into the Atlantic Ocean.

Central Florida Weather Impact Day on the way: What to know, how to prepare

Due to unsettled weather with a high chance of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Central Florida, the FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Sunday as a Weather Impact Day. 

Florida weather live updates: Flights delayed at major Florida airports

The severe storm threat for Central Florida is largely over, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team. Outside a random pop-up thunderstorm, even a strong one, the threat of tornadoes and hail has ended.

Orlando International Airport issues ground stop due to storms
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Flights to Orlando and Tampa were grounded around 2:30 p.m. Sunday due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). Flights from Orlando were delayed an average of 90 minutes, while flights from Tampa were delayed an average of 60 minutes and increasing.

Longwood residents brace for potential severe weather
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Central Florida is bracing for severe storms across the area. This is the last thing Seminole County residents want to hear, as it hasn't even been a week since storms whipped up a EF-2 tornado. Residents in Longwood are prepping ahead of the potential weather impacts.

Massive storm that fueled tornadoes, blizzard leaves 33 dead across US

A violent storm has killed at least 33 people across several states. The massive weather system brought tornadoes, dust storms and blizzard warnings to millions of people.

Florida severe weather threat: Timeline, forecast, live weather maps

There is the potential for severe weather across the southeastern parts of the United States over the next several days, including Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. On Sunday, that severe weather threat will extend into both north and Central Florida.

At least 18 dead after violent tornadoes rip across Missouri, South

At least 18 people are dead across three states following a widespread and dangerous severe weather outbreak, which started on Friday.

Orlando PM Weather Forecast: March 15th, 2025
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard braces us for a system bringing another round of storms for our Sunday. A few could turn severe, which is why it is a FOX 35 Storm Alert Day.

Florida tornadoes, severe weather: How to prepare, what to do
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard talks about tornadoes, which are one of the main weather impacts heading towards Central Florida on Sunday. The National Weather Service (NWS) says tornadoes are spawned from powerful thunderstorms, and they can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. Tornadoes develop extremely rapidly, and may dissipate just as quickly. The NWS says that most tornadoes are on the ground for less than 15 minutes.

Florida braces for severe weather, tornadoes ahead of Sunday
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard gives us an update on the severe weather system approaching Florida. There is the potential for severe weather across the southeastern parts of the United States over the next several days, including Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia. On Sunday, that severe weather threat will extend into both north and Central Florida.

Florida tornadoes and severe weather: How to prepare and what to do

The FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Sunday, March 16, as a Storm Alert Day due to the potential for severe weather, strong thunderstorms and tornadoes. With tornadoes being one of the main weather impacts, here's how you can prepare and what you can do to ensure both you and your family stay safe.