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25-04-2025
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What's weather forecast for Florida this weekend? Will it rain? Are summer temps here?
It's going to be a hot, dry weekend across most of Florida during these final days of April. If you plan to head to the beach to cool off, watch out for dangerous rip currents. And smelly sargassum seaweed. And blue-green algae or red tide or healthy advisories that may make it unsafe for swimming. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The National Weather Service Melbourne and Miami warned there's a high risk for rip currents at local beaches and said "entering the surf is not advised!" Temperatures will be "noticeably warmer," reaching the low- to mid-90s in interior counties in Central Florida and mid- to upper 80s along the East Coast, according to the National Weather Service Melbourne. "A moderate heat risk exists on Sunday (April 27) over the interior of east central Florida as temps will be several degrees above normal. Leesburg will have the best chance to equal/exceed its record high of 93" on April 27. Residents in Northeast Florida also can expect "above seasonable temperatures" through the weekend, with highs ranging from the mid 80s along the immediate coast to the upper 80s/low 90s inland, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. High temperatures in the lower 90s will be common over inland areas, with a few mid-90s expected over the inland Big Bend, NWS Tallahassee said. Maybe, for some areas. Isolated to scattered showers and storms could develop Sunday afternoon in Northeast Florida, but dry conditions are expected in the Panhandle. Don't expect any rain to move south. "The weekend is forecast to remain rain-free for most," NWS Melbourne said. Dangerous rip currents are expected through late Saturday along much of Florida's east coast, according to NWS Melbourne and Miami. "Entering the surf is strongly discouraged." "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water." If caught in a rip current: Relax and float Don't swim against the current If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help Saturday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Follow National Weather Service Mobile on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Sunday night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Follow the National Weather Service Tallahassee on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 6 mph. Saturday night: A slight chance of showers between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Sunday night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Follow the National Weather Service Jacksonville on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Sunday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday night: Patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Sunday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 11 mph. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 7 to 11 mph. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Follow the Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 11 mph. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Follow the Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Follow the Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind around 6 mph. Saturday night: Clear, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Saturday night: Clear, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Florida weather forecast: Beach conditions, dangerous rip currents
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14-04-2025
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Where are the fires in Florida? Drought conditions worsen with no rain in the forecast
The number of wildfires burning across Florida almost doubled over the weekend. The cool mornings associated with the arrival of a cold front meant enjoyable weather for most of the state, but sunny skies and no rain are making drought conditions worsen, especially in the hardest-hit areas. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location South and Southwest Florida are among the areas seeing the worst conditions. "Sensitive fire weather conditions" are forecast to continue across east central Florida through much of the week, according to the National Weather Service Melbourne. Monday morning, April 14, there were 62 wildfires burning, up from 39 April 11 and 33 on April 10, according to the Florida Forest Service. The average statewide drought index increased Sunday to 360. The National Weather Service has not issued any red flag warnings as of 10 a.m. Monday. Red flag warnings were issued over the weekend for portions of the state's interior and east-central Florida. Dry conditions and sunny skies are expected to continue Monday, April 14, bringing "sensitive to elevated wildfire conditions" to the Big Bend, Northeast and interior Central and South Florida, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Light winds are are helping keep conditions below the criteria required for a red flag warning. A red flag warning is issued when "critical fire weather conditions" are in place. "A red flag warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger," the National Weather Service said. Forecasters said residents under a red flag warning should follow this advice: If you are allowed to burn in your area, all burn barrels must be covered with a weighted metal cover, with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch. Do not throw cigarettes or matches out of a moving vehicle. They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road. Extinguish all outdoor fires properly. Drown fires with plenty of water and stir to make sure everything is cold to the touch. Dunk charcoal in water until cold. Do not throw live charcoal on the ground and leave it. Never leave a fire unattended. Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, the largest wildfires burning in Florida as of April 11 were (data is updated every Friday): East Marsh Fire: One mile west of DeLand. 3,377 acres. Now 100% contained. Fernadez Fire: Four miles northeast of Lake Kathryn. 565 acres. Now 100% contained. Red Horse Fire: Fire started on private land seven miles northwest of Bowling Green. 390 acres. Now 100% contained. "Wildfire names are generally based on the geographic location of the fire or a nearby geographic feature," according to Tim Brown, communications manager with the Florida Forest Service in an email. "For example, the '344 Fire' was due to its location near 344 Street." Expect plenty of sunshine with a near-zero chance for rain Monday, April 14, as a system of high pressure remains over the Gulf Coast, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Forecast for Monday, April 14: Western Panhandle, Pensacola: Sunny. High 75. Low 66. Central Panhandle, Tallahassee: Sunny. High 82. Low 57. Northeast Florida, Jacksonville: Sunny. High 85. Low 57. East Coast, Central Florida from Daytona Beach to Stuart: Sunny. High 81. Low 62. South Florida, West Palm Beach, Naples: Sunny. High 79. Low 68. Southwest Florida, Fort Myers to Sarasota: Sunny. High 76. Low 67. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida was 360 Sunday. The drought index uses a scale from 0, which is very wet, to 800, which is very dry. As of Sunday, April 14, there were 18 Florida counties with a mean Keetch-Byram Drought Index over 500, which means drought or increased fire danger. Counties with drought index over 600, which is associated with more severe drought with increased wildfire occurring: Hendry: 601 Lee: 608 Counties with drought index in the 500s: Broward: 538 Charlotte: 569 Collier: 593 DeSoto: 531 Glades: 558 Hardee: 570 Lake: 545 Manatee: 550 Martin: 507 Miami-Dade: 539 Monroe: 555 Palm Beach: 583 Pasco: 522 Sarasota: 560 Sumter: 531 Volusia: 507 Another 12 of Florida's 67 counties have index numbers in the 400s. Six counties are within 25 points of hitting 500: Hernando: 485 Highlands: 499 Hillsborough: 492 Orange: 486 Polk: 493 Seminole: 483 Here's an explanation of what the Keetch-Byram Drought Index numbers mean, according to the Wildland Fire Assessment System. 0-200: Soil moisture and large-class fuel moistures are high and do not contribute much to fire intensity. Typical of spring dormant season following winter precipitation. 200-400: Typical of late spring, early growing season. Lower litter and duff layers are drying and beginning to contribute to fire intensity. 400-600: Typical of late summer, early fall. Lower litter and duff layers actively contribute to fire intensity and will burn actively. 600-800: Often associated with more severe drought with increased wildfire occurrence. Intense, deep burning fires with significant downwind spotting can be expected. Live fuels can also be expected to burn actively at these levels. According to the Florida Forest Service, burn bans are in place for the following counties: Charlotte Collier Glades Hendry Highlands Lake Sarasota The open burning of yard debris is always prohibited in these counties: Duval Hillsborough Orange Pinellas Yet another weak cold front is expected to move through Florida April 15-16, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay. While chances of rain are low, the front is expected to bring a "reinforcing shot of drier and slightly cooler air" for the middle of the week. It won't last long. Temperatures will climb the latter half of the week and into the weekend. We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida wildfires, drought. See forecast, cold front, no rain
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31-03-2025
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Did weekend rain help improve drought conditions in Florida?
Florida got some rain over the weekend, but not enough to make much of a difference in the driest counties. As of Monday morning, there are 55 wildfires in the state, down from 61 Friday, according to the Florida Forest Service. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location But the average statewide drought index shot up Sunday, showing conditions around the state haven't improved much as the dry season continues to impact the state, especially Southwest and South Florida. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida continues to climb, jumping to a statewide average of 355 Sunday, March 30, up from 339 March 27. The drought index uses a scale from 0, which is very wet, to 800, which is very dry. As of Sunday, March 30, there were 15 Florida counties with an average Keetch-Byram Drought Index over 500, which means drought or increased fire danger. Broward: 665 Charlotte: 526 Collier: 583 Glades: 580 Hardee: 535 Hendry: 597 Highlands: 509 Lake: 526 Lee: 551 Manatee: 504 Miami-Dade: 618 Monroe: 541 Palm Beach: 618 Sarasota: 501 Sumter: 515 Another 15 of Florida's 67 counties have index numbers in the 400s. If conditions don't improve soon, these counties might see drought index numbers hitting 500 this week: DeSoto: 493 Hernando: 496 Martin: 483 Orange: 480 Pasco: 480 Volusia: 495 ➤ Florida faces tornadoes, hail, strong winds as intense storms move through some locations Pensacola, Panhandle: A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of Florida, including Pensacola, until 1 p.m. CDT Monday, March 31. A couple of tornadoes are possible, along with isolated hail up to ping-pong ball size. Scattered gusts up to 70 mph are likely, according to the National Weather Service Mobile. Tallahassee: A couple of tornadoes are possible today, along with damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail. Timing is late morning through evening, according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee. Jacksonville, North Florida: There's a potential for strong to severe storms March 31. Threats include isolated tornadoes, thunderstorm wind gusts ranging from 40 to 70 mph, hail and locally heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. Timing is for the afternoon and evening. East central Florida: Expect partly sunny and warm conditions during most of the day. Conditions are favorable for storms to develop between 3 and 9 p.m. Storms could bring gusty winds near 50 mph, small hail and heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service Melbourne. South Florida: After "significant rainfall" Sunday, residents can expect drier conditions March 31 but there will be some isolated to scattered showers/storms later in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service Miami. Southwest Florida: Isolated late afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected today across the northern Nature Coast. A couple of storms may be strong with damaging winds, locally heavy rain and small hail, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay. We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. Contributing: Tayeba Hussein, Naples Daily News This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Florida fires: 55 brush fires burning and drought continues
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11-03-2025
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National Weather Service confirms EF2 tornado hit Florida subdivision, TV station. See photos
The National Weather Service Melbourne confirmed an EF2 tornado hit Seminole County Monday morning. Several tornado warnings were issued for portions of Florida as a cold front moved across the state, bringing rain, strong winds and the potential for tornadoes and large hail. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location No direct injuries or fatalities were reported, according to the National Weather Service after it completed its storm survey. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado hit Seminole County about 9:35 a.m., Monday, March 10. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph. The tornado downed trees, damaged roofs and blew out windows, and caused the collapse of a home in Longwood. The National Weather Service provided this timeline and path of the Seminole County tornado: The tornado touched down at 9:35 a.m. Monday near the southeastern edge of Wekiwa Springs State Park. Damage: Downed oak and pine trees. Winds: 80-90 mph Tornado moves northeast, crossing wooded area of park and into Wingfield Reserve subdivision in Longwood. Damage: Trees downed Winds: 80-85 mph More damage in Whispering Winds subdivision Damage: Tornado blew out windows, damaged garage doors. Several homes lost part of their roofs and awnings. "Significant number of oak trees were downed and snapped." Winds: EF1 winds of up to 100 mph Near the intersection of Misty Morning Place and Blue Iris Place the tornado "likely peaked." Damage: Two-story wood-framed home collapsed. Winds: 120 mph, which is EF2 intensity Tornado weakened as it continue to move northeast toward Interstate 4. Damage: Tree damage. Tornado impacts FOX 35 on Skyline Drive before dissipating at 9:41 a.m. Reporters from FOX 35 Orlando said they felt their building shake as the tornado struck their roof. "This is a very rare event," FOX 35 Orlando meteorologist Brooks Garner said. "We were able to confirm the tornado has it hit our station. "Get under your desks! Come inside," Garner said while on air. "We see debris flying and it just hit our studios. That was a first." After the storm, Garner said, "It became real. It became really real when you hear — when you heard debris hitting the roof and hitting the walls, and you realize you're not just tracking a tornado," according to FOX Weather. "You're not chasing a tornado. The tornado has chased you. It's hit you. It's hitting your place of business. It's potentially threatening your own life." Longwood is located about 10 miles north of Orlando in Seminole County. Tornadoes are classified on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which ranges from EF0 to EF5. The rating takes into account estimated wind speeds, observed damage and damage verified by the National Weather Service in surveys after the tornado. EF0: 65 to 85 mph winds EF1: 86 to 110 mph winds EF2: 111 to 135 mph winds EF3: 136 to 165 mph winds EF4: 166 to 200 mph winds EF5: winds greater than 200 mph We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Florida EF2 tornado confirmedd by weather service in Longwood
