Is the hurricane season over after Melissa? Maybe.. but maybe not
Read full article: Is the hurricane season over after Melissa? Maybe.. but maybe notWhile we're anticipating spending the next week and some change potentially with Melissa in the central Caribbean Sea, computer models point to one last window or two for some future tropical development if the right seedling happens to take advantage
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Read full article: Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and JamaicaTropical Storm Melissa has begun dumping rain on Hispaniola as forecasters warned of a flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region this week.
Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
Read full article: Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the AtlanticPriscilla has lost hurricane strength as it churns off Mexico's western Pacific coast ever closer to the Baja California peninsula.
Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the Atlantic
Read full article: Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the AtlanticThe U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jerry has strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward the Caribbean.
Hurricane Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific off southwestern Mexico
Read full article: Hurricane Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific off southwestern MexicoHurricane Priscilla was strengthening late Sunday in the Pacific Ocean with heavy rain and gusty winds threatening coastal areas of southwest Mexico.
Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming days
Read full article: Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming daysTropical Storm Imelda has formed near the Bahamas and is forecast to become a hurricane curving away from the southeast U.S. seacoast early this week.
Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US next
Read full article: Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US nextCrews have been preparing for a weather system forecast to hit South Carolina as a hurricane early next week.
Former Hurricane Gabrielle threatens the Azores with heavy rain and storm surge
Read full article: Former Hurricane Gabrielle threatens the Azores with heavy rain and storm surgeThe former Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds and a storm surge to the Azores islands despite forecasters downgrading the system.
Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the Azores
Read full article: Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the AzoresTropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean at the same time Hurricane Gabrielle races toward the Azores islands.
Predicting the next solar storm: New satellite launching into space to play critical role
Read full article: Predicting the next solar storm: New satellite launching into space to play critical roleThis satellite will play a critical role in detecting solar storms before they reach Earth, giving scientists, satellite operators and power grid managers more time to respond to potential disruptions.
Gabrielle becomes at Category 4 hurricane and forecasters advise Azores to take notice
Read full article: Gabrielle becomes at Category 4 hurricane and forecasters advise Azores to take noticeThe National Hurricane Center advised people in the Azores to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gabrielle which is now a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Kiko is weakening on a forecast path expected to take it north of Hawaii
Read full article: Hurricane Kiko is weakening on a forecast path expected to take it north of HawaiiForecasters say Hurricane Kiko is weakening as it continues on a track forecast to take the storm north of the Hawaiian islands in coming days.
Lorena is downgraded to a tropical storm but still poses a flooding and mudslide threat to Mexico
Read full article: Lorena is downgraded to a tropical storm but still poses a flooding and mudslide threat to MexicoLorena has weakened to a tropical storm, but forecasters warn of life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides in parts of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.
Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land
Read full article: Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit landForecasters say Erin has exploded into a major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean just north of the Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the Atlantic
Read full article: Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the AtlanticThe National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Henriette has formed in the Pacific Ocean.
US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain lowThe number of Americans filing for jobless benefits inched up modestly last week as business continue to retain staff despite economic uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.
NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting
Read full article: NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecastingThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes.
Barbara weakens to a tropical storm as it heads to cooler waters off the coast of Mexico
Read full article: Barbara weakens to a tropical storm as it heads to cooler waters off the coast of MexicoTropical Storm Barbara continues to weaken as it heads northwest away from land and is likely to dissipate by Wednesday.
Here’s how the Hurricane Hunters play critical role in advancing forecast accuracy, research
Read full article: Here’s how the Hurricane Hunters play critical role in advancing forecast accuracy, researchThe Hurricane Hunters play a vital role when it comes to forecasting the track and intensity of an approaching storm.
Forecasting hurricanes: How preseason outlooks hold up against what actually happens
Read full article: Forecasting hurricanes: How preseason outlooks hold up against what actually happensWith hurricane season fast-approaching, seasonal outlooks are flying around left and right across social media and your favorite news outlet. We're going to deep dive into how well these forecasts stack up against what the hurricane season actually produces.
NOAA weighs in on critical lessons learned from 2024 hurricane season
Read full article: NOAA weighs in on critical lessons learned from 2024 hurricane seasonAs impactful as it was, there are several lessons we as Floridians should keep in our back pockets as we rapidly close in on the start of this years hurricane season.
Are Florida lawmakers trying to ban people from controlling the weather?
Read full article: Are Florida lawmakers trying to ban people from controlling the weather?It might sound far-fetched, but it could soon be law. Florida Legislators are discussing a proposal that would ban people from trying to control the weather.
Climate change, already causing problems on Earth, could soon create a mess for orbiting satellites
Read full article: Climate change, already causing problems on Earth, could soon create a mess for orbiting satellitesA new study finds that climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too.
National Weather Service, NOAA impact your daily life more than you think. Here’s how
Read full article: National Weather Service, NOAA impact your daily life more than you think. Here’s howNOAA's weather data is freely available and critical for meteorologists to create accurate forecasts. But that's not all NOAA does. How its different divisions impact your life.
Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving. Here’s where
Read full article: Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving. Here’s whereSolar storms may produce faint auroras across the northern rim of the United States this Thanksgiving.
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean
Read full article: Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific OceanForecasters say Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean.
‘Well, damn!’ Video shows Milton jostling Hurricane Hunter aircraft
Read full article: ‘Well, damn!’ Video shows Milton jostling Hurricane Hunter aircraftOne shouldn’t expect a smooth ride through a hurricane, but Milton knocked the Hurricane Hunter crew around a bit as they entered the storm’s eye Tuesday.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves from the system could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane.
1 day only: Short-lived Atlantic red snapper season gets underway off Florida coast
Read full article: 1 day only: Short-lived Atlantic red snapper season gets underway off Florida coastBlink and you’ll miss it as the 2024 recreational south Atlantic red snapper season starts out — and ends, for that matter — on the same day.
WATCH AGAIN: NOAA satellite launches from Florida to improve severe storm, space weather forecasting
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: NOAA satellite launches from Florida to improve severe storm, space weather forecastingNASA and NOAA scientists trumpeted a new satellite launching Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center that will improve data and forecasting for weather events ranging from flash floods to hurricanes to solar storms.
Large whale group spotted off New England includes orca eating a tuna, dozens of endangered species
Read full article: Large whale group spotted off New England includes orca eating a tuna, dozens of endangered speciesScientists say a large number of whales visiting the waters off New England included an uncommon sighting of an orca eating a tuna and an unusually large group of an endangered species of whale.
2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins, predicted to be very active
Read full article: 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins, predicted to be very activeThe Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. NOAA says that very warm sea temperatures could make this season particularly intense.
NOAA forecasts ‘extraordinary’ 2024 hurricane season. Here’s how many named storms are predicted
Read full article: NOAA forecasts ‘extraordinary’ 2024 hurricane season. Here’s how many named storms are predictedThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its predictions for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, nine days before the official start of the season.
‘Flying research laboratory:’ Inside the Hurricane Hunter plane that flies into storms to keep us informed
Read full article: ‘Flying research laboratory:’ Inside the Hurricane Hunter plane that flies into storms to keep us informedHurricane experts, scientists and crew members were at the Sanford International Airport Friday for the 2024 NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour.
Plastic polluting our oceans is worse than you might think
Read full article: Plastic polluting our oceans is worse than you might thinkIt’s no secret pollution is a problem, but did you know according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization there are about 50-75 trillion pieces of plastic and microplastics in our oceans?
Plastic polluting our oceans is worse than you might think
Read full article: Plastic polluting our oceans is worse than you might thinkIt’s no secret pollution is a problem, but did you know according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization there are about 50-75 trillion pieces of plastic and microplastics in our oceans?
Florida Coral Rescue Center marks 4 years working toward ‘Herculean goal’
Read full article: Florida Coral Rescue Center marks 4 years working toward ‘Herculean goal’Four years after the Florida Coral Rescue Center opened in Orlando, researchers said they are seeing great progress in their efforts to save the state’s coral reefs from possible extinction.
Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 dead
Read full article: Tropical Storm Pilar dumps heavy rains on Central America leaving at least 2 deadTropical Storm Pilar is lashing Central America with heavy rains that have already been blamed for two deaths in El Salvador as it meanders off the Pacific coast.
Tropical Storm Pilar leaves 2 dead in El Salvador as it wanders off Central America's Pacific coast
Read full article: Tropical Storm Pilar leaves 2 dead in El Salvador as it wanders off Central America's Pacific coastHeavy rain from Tropical Storm Pilar has already caused two deaths in El Salvador as it meanders off the Pacific coast.
September sizzles worldwide, marking 4th straight record-breaking month
Read full article: September sizzles worldwide, marking 4th straight record-breaking monthFor another month, the world experienced a record-breaking month with September sweltering to the top spot as the hottest September on record globally.
Your Florida Daily: Woman killed by Brightline train in Brevard, Florida education board expands bathroom rules
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Woman killed by Brightline train in Brevard, Florida education board expands bathroom rulesPolice in Brevard County are trying to figure out why a woman was hit and killed by a Brightline train.
Lidia dissipates after killing 1 person, injuring 2 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort
Read full article: Lidia dissipates after killing 1 person, injuring 2 near Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resortLidia has dissipated after hitting land as a Category 4 hurricane near the resort of Puerta Vallarta, where one person was killed by a falling tree and two others were injured.
Tropical Storm Philippe chugs toward Bermuda on a path to Atlantic Canada and New England
Read full article: Tropical Storm Philippe chugs toward Bermuda on a path to Atlantic Canada and New EnglandTropical Storm Philippe is aiming for Bermuda on a path that would eventually take it to Atlantic Canada and eastern New England.
Tropical Storm Philippe soaks northeast Caribbean on a path toward Bermuda, New England and Canada
Read full article: Tropical Storm Philippe soaks northeast Caribbean on a path toward Bermuda, New England and CanadaTropical Storm Philippe is drenching the U.S. and British Virgin Islands as it spins away from the northeast Caribbean on a path that would take it toward Bermuda and later New England and Atlantic Canada.
Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean
Read full article: Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast CaribbeanTropical Storm Philippe has made landfall in the tiny island of Barbuda as it unleashes heavy rains and flash floods in the northeast Caribbean.
Photo of person holding dolphin out of water prompts outrage, investigations in Florida
Read full article: Photo of person holding dolphin out of water prompts outrage, investigations in FloridaA photo of a North Florida angler holding a dolphin several feet out of the water has prompted outrage online and investigations by state and federal agencies, according to News 6 partner WJXT.
July temperatures mark hottest on record, NASA, NOAA says
Read full article: July temperatures mark hottest on record, NASA, NOAA saysNASA held a news conference Monday morning to announce that climate scientists found that July 2023 shattered the previous record, set in 2019, by two-tenths of a degree Celsius.
Your Florida Daily: Record ocean temperatures devastating coral, SpaceX plans Falcon Heavy launch
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Record ocean temperatures devastating coral, SpaceX plans Falcon Heavy launchScientists are now seeing the devastating effects of Florida's prolonged hot tub ocean water temperatures.
Looking back, sub tourist calls himself 'naive' for taking 2021 dive to the Titanic
Read full article: Looking back, sub tourist calls himself 'naive' for taking 2021 dive to the TitanicAs an international search determined the implosion of a vessel that disappeared on its way to the underwater wreckage of the Titanic, a man who was one of the submersible company's first customers says a dive he made to the site two years ago was like a suicide mission.
US's largest public utility names panel to study blackouts
Read full article: US's largest public utility names panel to study blackoutsThe nation's largest public utility has appointed an independent panel to look into power failures that spurred the decision to implement rolling blackouts during dangerously cold conditions late last year.
Here’s what hurricane hunters do when the tropics are quiet
Read full article: Here’s what hurricane hunters do when the tropics are quietAs you can imagine, hurricane hunters have a jammed packed schedule from June through Nov. 20, which is known as the Atlantic hurricane season, but their flight missions continue almost year-round.
Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gas
Read full article: Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gasA federal utility’s decision to resort to rolling blackouts after coal and natural gas units went offline during dangerously cold conditions has intensified questions about the Tennessee Valley Authority’s recent decision to double down on fossil fuels.
Tropical Depression Lisa crosses into southern Mexico
Read full article: Tropical Depression Lisa crosses into southern MexicoTropical Depression Lisa has moved into southern Mexico a day after making landfall as a hurricane in the Central American nation of Belize and heading inland over northern Guatemala.
Hurricane Roslyn heads for weekend hit on Mexico's coast
Read full article: Hurricane Roslyn heads for weekend hit on Mexico's coastHurricane Roslyn is expected to strengthen some as its curves toward Mexico’s Pacific coast Saturday and heads for landfall in the region around the resort of Puerto Vallarta.