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Invest 96L is slowly moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean with a 70% chance of tropical development over the next week.
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A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Florida late Thursday night into early Friday morning. At its peak, 96% of the Moon will be hidden by Earth's shadow.
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Florida's summer heat doesn't always ease when the sun goes down. High humidity, warm surrounding waters, clouds and heat stored in pavement and buildings can keep overnight temperatures elevated—giving both our bodies and our homes less time to cool down.
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Florida's heat and humidity can become especially dangerous for older adults—and some of the biggest risks aren't obvious. Aging can change how efficiently the body sweats, senses thirst and regulates temperature, while common medications and even the temperature inside the home can quietly increase the danger.
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A deadly lightning strike in South Florida serves as a tragic reminder that thunderstorms don’t have to be severe to turn dangerous.
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A record El Niño event could help shape Florida’s winter weather by producing wetter conditions and an increased risk of severe weather.
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Florida’s summer heat ranks among the warmest on record in several cities, while persistent rainfall deficits continue to worsen drought conditions across much of the state.
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Health alerts are in effect for several counties in Florida as officials monitor mosquito-borne illnesses after heavy rainfall.
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The Midwest might sweat because of its corn, but Florida is a whole different beast. Why the nation's second-largest sweet corn producer doesn't actually have "corn sweat"—and the giant living sponge that makes our summers so sticky instead.
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African tropical waves can take their sweet time traveling toward the Americas. But, on average, how long?