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2 rip current statements in effect for Coastal Flagler and Coastal Volusia Regions

‘Packing a bigger punch:’ Hurricane season sees stronger storms with global warming

Forecasting change: April 2023 was 4th hottest on record

Giant seaweed blob off Florida coast: Is it now headed toward Texas?

Global ocean temperatures reaching record highs

The average global ocean temperature has reached an all-time high since satellite records began in the 1960s.

Here’s one way to help out the environment that you might not know about

Customers aren’t required to participate in green pricing programs. It’s voluntary, but available if that’s an option they want.

That’s so hot: 2023 seeing hottest start ever on record

The first three months of the year is usually the time we see the coolest weather over 12 months. And although it isn’t feeling like summer yet exactly, our “cool” season hasn’t been so cool.

Hurricanes may be to blame for huge algae blooms in Central Florida, experts say

The City of Winter Park posted an advisory warning the public of Hazardous Algae Bloom events happening in the city's lakes. Among those impacted are Lakes Maitland, Baldwin, Sue, Osceola and Virginia.

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‘Use your voice now:’ Environmental activists unveil new mural before Orlando climate conference

A new mural was unveiled in Orlando to help spread awareness about the effects of climate change.

Feeling anxious about climate change? You are not alone

As Central Florida smashes records with temperatures in the 90s in February, some people are experiencing increasing anxiety about climate change.

Millions in new federal money could help save Florida’s ailing coral

After four years of trying, lawmakers hope new federal money will be used to fuel efforts to save Florida’s coral reef, which some fear is on the brink of extinction.

Why recent record set on the Great Lakes is not good

According to Great Lakes Ice Tracker, ice cover on the Great Lakes was at a record low of 7.5%, eclipsing the previous Feb. 12 record of 8.5% set in 2012.

January 2023 ranks 3rd wettest across the US

The biggest story of the month is not so much the temperatures, but the amount of rainfall across a big swath of the country.

Raising homes to fight rising sea levels in New Smyrna Beach

As part of the FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the single-family homes will be elevated above the 100-year floodplain, according to a news release. The homes being elevated include three homes on Goodwin Avenue, three on Sunset Drive, and three homes between Osceola Avenue and 2nd Avenue in Central Beach.

Forecasting Change: How much warmer are winter nights getting?

Florida leaders energize efforts to replace leaking septic systems to save marine life

Two state leaders are energizing efforts to clean the waters of the Indian River Lagoon in an attempt to save dying marine life.

2022 marked wet, warm year in Orlando

Officially Orlando goes into the books with the temperature at 2.3 degrees warmer than normal.

Hurricane Ian tops list of billion-dollar disasters in US for 2022

Hurricane Ian tops the list as the most expensive billion-dollar U.S. disaster to happen in 2022, the third costliest on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Here’s how Brevard County’s new beach cleaning robot could save lives

Florida’s efforts to keep beaches clean and save lives in the ocean are taking a high-tech turn with the introduction of a cleaning robot.

California to endure flash floods, mudslides as series of atmospheric rivers continues

The weather situation in California could get worse over the next week, potentially bringing flash floods, mudslides and at least 3 to 6 feet of snow.

Used cooking oil from Orlando restaurants powers passenger airplanes

Used cooking oil collected from restaurants near Orlando area attractions is being collected and converted into a fuel that can help fly the tourists who visit there.

US Army Corps of Engineers tours flood-ravaged Astor looking for solutions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers toured the town of Astor by land and water this week to find ways to prevent the area from future floods.

Potential droughts, wildfires expected during Central Florida’s 2022-23 dry season

While the rest of the country is divided by four very different seasons—winter, spring, summer and fall—Central Florida is broken up in two main seasons—dry and wet.

Orlando just had its wettest fall ever on record

Fall 2022 was a season that will go down in the record books with back-to-back hurricanes racking up a considerable amount of rain during a usually drier time of the year.

Nearly 430 miles of Florida beach classified as critically eroded before hurricanes hit

Before Hurricanes Ian and Nicole hit Central Florida, state researchers had declared 426 miles of Florida beach as critically eroded.

What does rebuilding look like after 2 hurricanes in Volusia County?

As crews continue to save homes along the Volusia County coast, government leaders and residents are asking about ways to build back better to withstand another hit by a strong hurricane.

Near-record November for Central Florida temperatures

2022 is on track to being one of the warmest years ever on record for several of our reporting stations in Central Florida.

Feeling climate anxiety? Tell us about it

Help us report on the mental strain of climate change

Worldwide warmth continues into October

Another month down, another month with abnormally warm temperatures not only across Florida, but across the world.

Forecasting Change: Here’s how much the temperature could rise in Orlando without changes

There's work to be done.

River levels keep rising 1 week after Hurricane Ian

A week after Hurricane Ian came ashore bringing record rainfall across Central Florida, flooding concerns continue along all river forecast points.

Forecasting Change: Summer ‘22 ends as one of the hottest on record in US

As we say goodbye to summer, we look at just how hot the summer of 2022 really was.

People on Merritt Island report flooding after several inches of rain

Brevard County says its drainage system is moving 85,000 gallons of water every minute after seven or eight inches of rain flooded neighborhoods Wednesday.

Forecasting Change: Warmer water equals stronger storms

The tropics have come to life here in the month of September. As we often tell you, the actual peak of the season is Sep 10, so, we are just now halfway done with the action.

Cocoa Beach ranked 4th most threatened surf spot in nation, study says

One of Florida’s most iconic spots to surf has been ranked as one of the most threatened by rising sea levels, according to a national study by the Surfrider Foundation.

Forecasting Change: More warm days in fall

Fall has arrived and we are just coming off one of the hottest two months in recorded history in Central Florida.

Supply chain issues could keep some Florida neighborhoods without power for months after a hurricane

As hurricane season hits its peak, Florida’s top emergency manager is warning of the potential for major electrical problems after a storm hits.

Forecasting Change: Americans concerned about climate

We are trying to get the conversation started here by presenting Forecasting Change.

World breaking record temperatures in July

Recent data shows July was hotter than normal across the entire globe.

Forecasting Change: Here are the local impacts of a warming ocean