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via Dr. Stephen Kajiura
Florida leads the nation in shark bites, but it is not because sharks are hunting humans. We break down how seasonal migrations, tidal currents, and holiday beach crowds create a natural collision course in the water.
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Florida Division of Emergency Management
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Periods of heavy rain are coming to the Sunshine State. We need the rain, but these amounts could also produce flash floods throughout the rest of the week. -
Tropical Storm Edouard has formed along the northern Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of flooding to Texas and Louisiana, while moisture from Dolly targets Florida. -
As Florida approaches the unofficial end of summer, we look back at a season marked by relentless heat, record-setting warmth and striking rainfall deficits across much of the state. -
Tropical Storm Dolly formed on Aug. 27 but less than 24 hours later it degenerated into a tropical wave, east of the Caribbean islands. -
It can pour in one Florida neighborhood while sunshine hangs on just a few streets away. Florida's intense summer heat, sea breezes and highly localized thunderstorms help create some of the most hit-or-miss rainfall imaginable. Here's the science behind why your neighbor may get soaked while your yard stays completely dry. -
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday but is expected to weaken due to strong wind shear and dry air. -
Invest 96L is slowly moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean with a 70% chance of tropical development over the next week. -
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible across Florida late Thursday night into early Friday morning. At its peak, 96% of the Moon will be hidden by Earth's shadow. -
Florida's summer heat doesn't always ease when the sun goes down. High humidity, warm surrounding waters, clouds and heat stored in pavement and buildings can keep overnight temperatures elevated—giving both our bodies and our homes less time to cool down. -
Florida's heat and humidity can become especially dangerous for older adults—and some of the biggest risks aren't obvious. Aging can change how efficiently the body sweats, senses thirst and regulates temperature, while common medications and even the temperature inside the home can quietly increase the danger.
