Heat

Following the Autumnal Equinox, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) predicts above normal rainfall totals and temperatures across the entire state of Florida.

El Niño is here, and forecasters warn that it’s likely to be bigger and stronger in 2026-27 than any El Niño event recorded in at least 150 years. I am a biologist who has been monitoring the weather in Panama and surrounding regions for the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute for almost 40 years, and what I am seeing in 2026 in terms of heat and drought has already begun to exceed anything that we have measured here in over a century.

José Delgado worked in agriculture, harvesting everything from tomatoes and squash to beans and sweet potatoes. Over time, working in Florida's heat took its toll.

Household electricity bill debt has piled up after years of energy inflation and COVID-era policies that held off disconnections.

As heat advisories cover much of Florida and students head back to school, parents are thinking about sunscreen and staying cool. But heat illness—not sunburn—is the immediate danger that claims young lives. Here are five hidden heat dangers every Florida parent should know.

When a heat wave arrives, the public health advice follows a familiar script: drink water, watch for heat stroke, check on people with heart or lung conditions. That list saves lives. But it leaves out something that shapes daily life for millions of older Americans – chronic pain.

More schools in Miami-Dade are turning to fake grass to carpet their outdoor areas, usually because it can be cheaper than keeping up with watering and mowing.

Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.

Pediatricians say there are numerous steps to take, including keeping a close eye on children to make sure they are OK.

Heat doesn't just make you sweat—it can affect your brain, your sleep, your decision-making, and even become deadly long before many people realize they're in trouble. Here are five more hidden heat dangers every Floridian should know.

Saharan dust is in place, and a high pressure will continue to bring dangerous heat across much of Florida throughout the weekend.

Florida has four of the 10 hot car deaths nationwide this year. Experts say while there is science behind why anyone can forget about their child in the backseat, there are simple ways to prevent such a tragedy.