Storms

A deadly lightning strike in South Florida serves as a tragic reminder that thunderstorms don’t have to be severe to turn dangerous.

Although a trough will be around the Peninsula, there will also be an influx of Saharan dust into the state, but it will stay mainly across South and Central Florida.

Saharan dust and wind shear are keeping things quieter in the Gulf, but an ocean scientist says, "it only takes one in the wrong place."

Flash flood risk along Florida's East Coast, as there will be some slow movers. Widespread showers and storms for the beginning of the week. Higher rain chances remain focused over the areas experiencing the worst drought in Florida.

About two-thirds of the U.S. is in some stage of drought in late spring 2026, yet at the same time the country has been seeing more intense downpours. It might seem contradictory, but both are symptoms of rising global temperatures. The reason has to do with the water cycle.

Days of rain across Florida as tropical moisture arrives and increases the flood threat.

Blaise Ingoglia is using state employees to hand out hurricane pamphlets that include his image and office information.

The slightly above-average hurricane season had "a lot of odd attributes," according to a Miami researcher.

Megan Borowski, senior meteorologist with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, and WUSF News Director Mary Shedden share lessons learned from last year's devastating hurricanes.

A University of South Florida researcher and a team from the Netherlands are proposing a new way to measure hurricane severity. Jennifer Collins hopes her scale will save lives by encouraging people to evacuate ahead of dangerous storms.

Record heat continues for many across Florida. The forecast shows some breaks, with the chance for more storms to build, but more heat returns for Memorial Day.

Severe storms are forecast to end the weekend and start the week. Make sure to have at least three ways of receiving weather alerts. Damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado are possible.