Leslie Hudson
Multimedia MeteorologistLeslie Hudson is an experienced Multimedia Journalist and Digital Meteorologist whose career is marked by significant professional milestones. A trailblazer in the industry, she holds the distinction of being the first female AMS meteorologist in the Orlando market. Her extensive background in public safety and emergency management led to her being appointed by Florida’s Governor to the State of Florida’s Hurricane Catastrophic Fund Council from 2002 to 2007. Notably, she was the sole meteorologist in the state selected for this prestigious council.
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Florida's summer heat can threaten pets in ways many owners don't realize. From dangerous humidity and scorching pavement to indoor overheating and high-risk breeds, here are five hidden heat dangers every Florida pet owner should know. -
As heat advisories cover much of Florida and students head back to school, parents are thinking about sunscreen and staying cool. But heat illness—not sunburn—is the immediate danger that claims young lives. Here are five hidden heat dangers every Florida parent should know.
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Heat doesn't just make you sweat—it can affect your brain, your sleep, your decision-making, and even become deadly long before many people realize they're in trouble. Here are five more hidden heat dangers every Floridian should know. -
Florida's heat is about much more than high temperatures. In Part 1 of this two-part series, AccuWeather explains what heat is actually doing to your body—and why some of the earliest warning signs are often the easiest to miss. -
Every Fourth of July, fireworks fill the night sky with brilliant colors. But behind every red, blue, green, and white burst is a little chemistry—and a surprising connection to naturally occurring minerals, including one mined right here in Florida. -
As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, weather records kept by Thomas Jefferson offer a fascinating glimpse into the conditions surrounding the adoption of the Declaration of Independence—and reveal how weather has helped shape America from the very beginning. -
In Florida, hurricane danger does not begin at landfall. Outer bands, tornadoes, and worsening travel conditions can start hours earlier, making timing one of the most important parts of storm preparation. -
Tropical storm Arthur was short lived, lasting only about 6 hours. But forecasters are watching for increased flooding rain and storm chances across parts of Florida later this week. -
A lower-category storm can still be deadly, and the kind of danger a hurricane brings often depends on which part of the state is in its path. -
Record amounts of sargassum seaweed are washing onto beaches from Florida to Texas creating foul odors, frustrated beachgoers, and threatening coastal economies across multiple states. -
In Florida, the forecast cone is only part of the story. Hurricane impacts can extend far beyond the center track — reaching inland through wind, flooding, and tornadoes. -
In Florida, the forecast cone is only part of the story. Hurricane impacts can extend far beyond the center track — reaching inland through wind, flooding, and tornadoes.
