Audrey Shirley
Multimedia MeteorologistAudrey Shirley is a multimedia meteorologist who most recently provided coverage for WRCB Local 3 News in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She served as a broadcast meteorologist, multimedia journalist and weather producer. Previously she spent time at WLFI-TV News 18 in West Lafayette, Indiana. She is proficient in the NOAA HYSPLIT modeling system and WSI and Baron Weather Graphics.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFollowing the Autumnal Equinox, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) predicts above normal rainfall totals and temperatures across the entire state of Florida. -
National Lightning Safety CouncilLightning can strike victims indoors and outdoors in multiple different ways. Direct strikes are the deadliest, but ground currents affect the most victims overall. These strikes can result in injury and/or death.
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Cities in Florida with little cloud coverage may be able to see this year's Perseid Meteor Shower. However, the excessive heat may linger which could affect the viewing experience. -
Rip Current Statements are in effect across all Atlantic beaches between today and Saturday. Higher waves are also expected. -
A heat dome continues to leave Florida under Heat Advisories through this evening. -
During any heat wave, it is more important than ever to keep in mind beach and pool safety tips for children, adults, and even pets. -
Colorado State University released their updated predictions for the 2026 hurricane season. However, they expect even fewer named storms compared to their last forecast in June. -
If you plan to travel to the beach this Memorial Day Weekend, it is advised to stay out of the ocean due to high waves. Frequent rip currents are expected across the entire east coast of Florida and the Panhandle. Thunderstorms are also possible Saturday and Sunday with rain showers on Memorial Day. Expect this weekend to also be hot and humid with high UV and heat indices. -
Pop-up thunderstorms may develop damaging wind gusts and small hail across the state between now and Wednesday. Flash flooding is possible in localized areas. -
The ongoing drought has lowered water levels which has increased concentrations of containments. However, drinking water and overall water supply for firefighting wildfires has had little to no impact. -
The Lochloosa West brush fire continues to affect Alachua County's air quality, and the fire has grown significantly since yesterday. -
A new brush fire broke out earlier this afternoon in Alachua County causing a road closure, reduced visibility, and reduced air quality.
