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16-05-2025
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Have outdoor weekend plans? Expect heat, high heat. See the forecast across Florida
As thunderstorms knock out power and bring tornado risks to parts of the U.S., Florida is facing another threat: a heat wave. But as Florida residents and visitors face above-normal temperatures through the weekend, in south Texas, heat advisories were issued May 16 for 19 counties. The heat index is expected to reach 105 to 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Temperatures are forecast to be above-normal across much of Florida through the weekend, with high temps hovering in the mid to upper 90s across much of the state, bringing "the first real taste of summer," according to the National Weather Service Mobile. Planning to head to the beach to cool off? Watch out for toxic seaweed known as sargassum, tons of it. Here's what you should know. Don't count on rain in Florida through the weekend. Southwest Florida: Temperatures will peak in the low 90s, and heat indices could climb into the 100s over portions of Southwest Florida over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Miami. Temperatures will run 3 to 5 degrees above normal for mid May, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay. East Central Florida: Expect above-normal to record temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal into early next week, especially over the interior and near the coast north of Melbourne, according to the National Weather Service Melbourne. The heat index could reach the mid 90s to low 100s over the weekend and into next week. North Florida: Expect record heat, the National Weather Service Jacksonville said. Central Panhandle: Upper level ridge controls the pattern across the southeast US into next week and this will lead to above normal temperatures, the National Weather Service Tallahassee said. Western Panhandle: "So it first real taste of summer has arrived with highs climbing into the 90s for the first time of the year," the National Weather Service Mobile posted on X. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Follow National Weather Service Mobile on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 94. Follow the National Weather Service Tallahassee on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Sunday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Follow the National Weather Service Jacksonville on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Follow the Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Follow the National Weather Service Miami on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Follow the National Weather Service Miami on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. 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 Florida Times-Union: Florida weekend weather forecast: Here's how hot it could get
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02-05-2025
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When will it rain in Florida? It's in the weekend forecast for these places
As drought conditions continue to worsen in Florida, the burning question is: When will it rain? More than 82% of Florida is suffering from drought conditions ranging from moderate to extreme, according to NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System. Two areas of extreme drought exist in the state, with the largest in South Florida now extending from coast to coast. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location A cold front is expected to start moving through the state this weekend, increasing the chances for rain, according to the National Weather Service. As the drought worsens, the wildfires continue to burn around the state, with 102 reported May 2. Rain is possible across some areas of Florida this weekend, especially in the Panhandle and North Florida. Pensacola, western Panhandle: The National Weather Service Mobile said a round of strong to severe storms are possible Saturday ahead of a cold front. Tallahassee, central Panhandle: That same cold front could bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to the Tallahassee area late Saturday, with a chance for showers continuing into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee. Jacksonville, Northeast Florida: The cold front isn't expected to arrive until Saturday night, moving through the area Sunday. Scattered to numerous showers are possible, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. Thunderstorms are likely as the front interacts with the sea breeze Sunday, bringing gusty winds and the potential for hail. East-central Florida from Daytona Beach to Stuart: Don't expect the cold front to arrive in central Florida until Monday but it will "set the stage" for rain and lightning storm chances, especially by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service Melbourne. "Any afternoon showers or isolated storms that do develop will be capable of brief heavy downpours and gusty winds." West Palm Beach to Naples, South Florida: Afternoon showers are possible Sunday afternoon. As a colder pocket of air arrives Monday, there's a potential for "more robust thunderstorm activity," according to the National Weather Service Miami. Fort Myers to Sarasota, Southwest Florida: A chance for showers starting Saturday night, increasing Sunday. Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Saturday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Follow National Weather Service Mobile on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Follow the National Weather Service Tallahassee on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 5 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday night: A slight chance of showers before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., then a chance of showers after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday: A chance of showers before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Follow the National Weather Service Jacksonville on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southeast wind becoming east southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Saturday night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 14 mph. Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sunday night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Follow the Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Saturday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Sunday night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Follow the Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Saturday night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Follow the Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Saturday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Sunday night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Saturday night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Sunday night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Florida weekend forecast: Rain, cold front, drought, wildfires
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17-04-2025
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More Florida counties enact burn bans as drought worsens, number of wildfires increases
Sunny, clear skies. A warming trend continuing into the Easter weekend. No rain. It's a forecast that's not good for a large portion of Florida's peninsula when combined with low humidity and dry soil and vegetation. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location "There is some elevated fire concerns possible today, especially in areas that have been particularly dry over the last seven to 14 days," the National Weather Service Tallahassee warned. About the only "good" news is that winds are expected to remain light. As of Thursday morning, April 17, there were 71 wildfires burning across Florida, up nine from the day before, burning 3,033 acres. The average statewide drought index increased Wednesday to 380. The National Weather Service has not issued any red flag warnings as of Thursday morning. However, very low humidity combined with dry soil and vegetation is creating an elevated fire danger. "Lack of significant rainfall and well-above normal temperatures for the time of year throughout the Peninsula continue to keep moderate to severe drought conditions ongoing with the potential for expansion of these conditions this week and into next week as warmer conditions overspread the state," the Florida Department of Emergency Management said. 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. Rainfall deficits over the last 90 days remain near 2" to 4' below normal. Conditions are worse north of Interstate 4 and across coastal sections of South Florida. Those areas are experiencing rainfall of 4" to 6' below normal, the Florida Department of Emergency Management "Have you been enjoying the sunny, dry and warm weather? Great continues tomorrow. It even looks to continue the next the next the next day," the National Weather Service Mobile posted on X. 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." The National Weather Service Tampa Bay warned "We will be bone dry over the next seven days with no rainfall expected." The state can expect sunny, dry and warm weather over the coming days, news the National Weather Service Mobile described on X as: "It continues tomorrow. It even looks to continue the next the next the next day." Western Panhandle, Pensacola: Sunny. High 74. Low 67. Central Panhandle, Tallahassee: Sunny. High 84. Low 56. Northeast Florida, Jacksonville: Sunny. High 81. Low 62. East Coast, Central Florida from Daytona Beach to Stuart: Sunny. High 79. Low 675. South Florida, West Palm Beach, Naples: Sunny. High 76. Low 72. Southwest Florida, Fort Myers to Sarasota: Sunny. High 80. Low 66. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida was 380 Wednesday. The drought index uses a scale from 0, which is very wet, to 800, which is very dry. As of Wednesday, April 16, there were 20 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: Counties in bold are new ones added in each section. Collier: 604 Hendry: 610 Lee: 618 Counties with drought index in the 500s: Broward: 553 Charlotte: 581 DeSoto: 544 Glades: 569 Hardee: 581 Hernando: 500 Highlands: 514 Hillsborough: 506 Lake: 556 Manatee: 562 Martin: 521 Miami-Dade: 553 Monroe: 567 Orange: 500 Palm Beach: 594 Pasco: 535 Polk: 507 Sarasota: 572 Sumter: 543 Volusia: 520 Another 10 of Florida's 67 counties have index numbers in the 400s. Two counties are within 25 points of hitting 500: Okeechobee: 478 Seminole: 498 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, as of April 16, burn bans are in place for the following counties: Charlotte Collier Glades Hendry Highlands Lake Lee Orange Polk Sarasota Volusia Read more about burn bans issued this week: Volusia County announced a burn ban would take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday in the areas of Oak Hill, Lake Helen and Pierson. ➤ 200-acre brush fire breaks out near New Smyrna Beach as outdoor burn ban announced Polk County issued a burn ban effective April 14 to include unincorporated areas of the county and prohibiting campfires and the burning of yard and household trash. ➤ Polk County issues burn ban as prolonged lack of rainfall brings higher wildfire potential The open burning of yard debris is always prohibited in these counties: Duval Hillsborough Orange Pinellas 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 The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Florida fires increase, drought continues. See forecast, wildfires
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04-04-2025
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Wildfires increase around Florida as drought conditions worsen. Where they are, what to know
The number of wildfires burning in Florida is climbing again. After a brief downward trend earlier in the week, the numbers have been climbing. Friday morning, April 4, there were 49 fires, up from 44 on Thursday, according to the Florida Forest Service. More than 28,000 acres have been affected. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The 344 Fire in South Florida is finally 100 percent contained, after closing the limited number of roads to the Florida Keys and burning almost 27,000 acres since mid-March. The average statewide drought index increased Thursday to 313 to 303, with the driest conditions continuing across South and Southwest Florida. Highlights of some of the wildfires burning in Florida Friday morning: 344 Fire: Miami-Dade County. Burned 26,719 acres. 100% contained. Wiggins Fire: Collier County. Burned 250 acres. 50% contained. Red Horse Fire: Polk County. Burned 390 acres. 95% contained. Pretty Pine Fire: Polk County. Burned 125 acres. 90% 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." "Well-above normal high temperatures" can be expected each afternoon into Saturday, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. "With the help of high pressure and dry conditions, high temperatures will reach the middle to upper 80s and lower 90s each afternoon. Typically, across North Florida, these are not temperatures we see for at least another three to four weeks on average, so there is a chance for record-breaking temperatures." The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida jumped to 324 Thursday, up from 313 Wednesday. The drought index uses a scale from 0, which is very wet, to 800, which is very dry. As of Thursday, April 3, there were 13 Florida counties with a mean Keetch-Byram Drought Index over 500, which means drought or increased fire danger. Broward: 570 Charlotte: 536 Collier: 576 Glades: 523 Hardee: 532 Hendry: 569 Lake: 505 Lee: 575 Manatee: 528 Miami-Dade: 526 Monroe: 525 Palm Beach: 555 Sarasota: 525 Another 14 of Florida's 67 counties have index numbers in the 400s. Windy conditions, the lack of rain and relative humidity will combine to increase the potential for "locally elevated wildfire conditions" heading into the weekend, according to the Florida Department of Emergency Management. 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 Pensacola, Panhandle: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service Mobile. Tallahassee: Today will be rather toasty with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s for most, according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee. Beaches will remain dangerous with rough surf and potentially deadly rip currents! Jacksonville, North Florida: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. East central Florida: Above-normal temperatures continue. Winds not quite as strong as yesterday, but gusty conditions are still expected again in the late morning and afternoon, especially along the coast after the sea breeze develops. A high risk of life-threatening rip currents continues, according to the National Weather Service Melbourne. South Florida: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a southeast wind 18 to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service Miami. Hazardous marine and beach conditions continue across Atlantic waters and east coast beaches. Southwest Florida: The warm and humid conditions continue today, with afternoon high temperatures expected to approach record levels each day through Monday, 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. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Florida brush fires burn almost 28,000 acres. See map
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12-02-2025
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NWS confirms tornado hit Florida. See videos, photos shared on social media
The National Weather Service Mobile confirmed a tornado hit Florida's eastern Panhandle Tuesday, Feb. 11. "There's enough video and picture evidence to show it was a tornado," meteorologist Brandon Black of the NWS Mobile office said in a phone interview early Wednesday morning. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location "We'll be sending someone out this morning to survey" the damage and return with more details on strength, path and length of time it was on the ground. Residents in the area are facing more severe weather tonight, and "we can't rule out a tornado once again," Black said. ➤ Cold front, rain could affect Daytona 500. See what to expect in Florida The National Weather Service received multiple reports of a tornado touching the ground shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, and causing damage at 1 NE Ferry Pass in the Ellyson Industrial Park on Copter Road in the Pensacola metro area. ➤ 'It was just a freak storm' Roofs were ripped off buildings and power lines were knocked down, according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Escambia County officials said three people were injured during the storm and two were transported to local hospitals. "Another round of severe weather is possible for the Florida Panhandle later tonight, probably after midnight," Black said. Another cold front is moving into the area from the west late tonight, bringing drier and cooler temperatures after it passes through. ➤ Back-to-back winter storms will bring plenty of rain to the Florida Panhandle this week "With that round, we expect some damaging winds and we can't rule out a tornado once again." "Big thunderstorms produce severe weather. Yesterday's were from showers, with no lightning. They're usually very small and difficult to see on radar," Black said. "Yesterday's (storms) were a little more unique, making it hard for forecasters to predict. "Their small size don't last long, which makes it difficult to warn (people) on. Typical severe weather from deeper and stronger thunderstorms are more noticeable for us." With most of the severe weather expected to arrive after midnight, Black said it's important to "stay weather aware." Keep your phone charged and have a way to receive weather alerts that will wake you up if a warning is sent. 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. Contributor: Brandon Girod, Edward Bunch III, Pensacola News Journal This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola tornado hits industrial park, injures 3. Threats continue
