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Latest Weather Headlines
Florida drought improves dramatically in one week as extreme drought disappears
Irene Sans
Florida is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.
Mexico Beach, FL Oct 2018
How Isaias put Michael's building legacy to the test
Leslie Hudson
A cold front brings dry air to Florida to start the week
Irene Sans
Hurricane Isaias damage in Okaloosa County, Florida.
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department
Hurricane Isaias: By the numbers
Andrew Wulfeck
Isaias makes landfall near Destin, widespread impacts continue
Irene Sans
  • Major Hurricane Isaias closer to land, extreme wind warning issued
    Irene Sans
    Numerous damaging tornadoes are possible even after the hurricane moves inland and weakens; the heavy rains will continue throughout Saturday morning across the Florida Panhandle. (Version in Spanish here, too)
  • Satellite photo of Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 9, 2026.
    Why Hurricane Isaias could trigger tornadic supercells across northern Florida
    Andrew Wulfeck
    Landfalling tropical systems have a history of producing tornadoes, but the atmospheric ingredients around Hurricane Isaias appear conducive for supercells and tornadoes across northern Florida.
  • Rough surf ahead of Hurricane Isaias along the Gulf Coast.
    First major hurricane of season threatens northern Gulf Coast
    Andrew Wulfeck
    Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane on Friday and is expected to make landfall near Pensacola by Saturday morning.
  • Satellite photo of Tropical Storm Isaias.
    Hurricane Warnings issued as Isaias heads towards northern Gulf Coast
    Andrew Wulfeck
    Tropical Storm Isaias is expected strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane on Friday. The cyclone is headed towards the northern Gulf but moisture will impact much of Florida.
  • Oct 7, 2026: Tropical Storm Isaias track
    Tropical Storm Isaias to become season’s first hurricane, threaten Gulf Coast
    Irene Sans
    Florida faces continued heavy rain and flooding concerns as the strengthening tropical system moves toward the northern Gulf Coast, with landfall possible late Friday or early Saturday.
  • El Niño’s Florida flip: A wetter, stormier winter?
    Leslie Hudson
    A strengthening El Niño could bring Florida a wetter, cloudier and stormier dry season. Here is why the risk of flooding, squall lines and tornadoes typically increases—especially across Central and South Florida.
  • Monitoring the Gulf of Mexico for the chance of tropical development
    Irene Sans
    Gradual development is possible this week, but it will likely take the whole week for anything to develop. Rain across Florida this week is due to a front and local effects.
  • Heavy rain this weekend across parts of the Panhandle, Flood Watch in effect
    Megan Borowski
    Tropical downpours are expected this weekend across the western Florida Panhandle. Local flash flooding will be possible
  • Will October end the Atlantic’s historic hurricane pause?
    Leslie Hudson
    The Atlantic has produced eight named storms in 2026—but no hurricanes. Here is how a strengthening El Niño helped create the historic lull and why the season’s shift toward the Caribbean and Gulf still matters for Florida.
  • Photo of a fall festival in Orange Park, Florida.
    October arrives with stormy weather outlook
    Andrew Wulfeck
    October weather across Florida is usually warm, with lower precipitation chances. The tropics usually remains a concern through the month.
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