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Hurricane season Dec 7

Our most-asked question about this hurricane season: Helene and Milton's storm surge
Weather Nov 29

South Florida cold front arrives this weekend. Then, another brings lows in the 50s

Thanksgiving Nov 27

Thanksgiving in South Florida to bring warm weather–and then a cool down

The lovely stretch of weather that began last week with a couple of unseasonably-strong cold fronts and that brought the coldest air of the season last weekend will continue for most of this week, inc...
first alert weather Nov 21

The likely return of La Niña: What will winter look like this year in South Florida?

Here’s what we can expect during winter in South Florida, according to the National Weather Service outlook.
first alert weather Nov 18

Another cold front coming to South Florida. Why it's ‘impressive' and what to expect

This cold front is a big one and quite impressive for this time of the year.
Hurricane season Nov 14

Tropical Storm Sara forms. Here's what determines if Florida could see impacts

Tropical depression 19 officially formed Thursday morning, and now sits less than 90 miles away from the Nicaragua/Honduras coastline, prompting hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings for t...

Hurricane season Nov 14

Tropical Depression 19 forms: Here's what determines if Florida could see impacts

Tropical depression 19 officially formed Thursday morning, and now sits less than 90 miles away from the Nicaragua/Honduras coastline, prompting hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings for those countries.
South Florida Nov 13

Last King Tide cycle of the year prompts coastal flood statements in South Florida

Our last King Tide cycle of the year is starting, and coastal flood statements are in effect for Broward and Miami-Dade counties along with the Upper Keys for high tide flooding.
Weather Oct 18

Why is it so windy in South Florida?

As we are now moving into cold front season here in South Florida, you’ll also notice these occasional wind events. But what causes them?
South Florida Oct 17

South Florida cold front brings breeze and temps in low 70s

The first cold front of the season is southbound for South Florida, arriving Wednesday afternoon.
South Florida Oct 16

A South Florida cold front promises a break in the humidity

The first cold front of the season is southbound for South Florida, arriving Wednesday afternoon.
South Florida Oct 15

South Florida rainy season comes to an end. These two cities picked up 50+ inches

Rainy season runs from May 15 to Oct. 15, and it’s a six-month period in which South Florida picks up 70% of its yearly rainfall.
Surfing Oct 11

Milton brings surf to South Florida–but also swells, rip-current risk

Surfers in South Florida? Off of Bal Harbour, they surfed the remnants of Hurricane Milton. Milton has cleared out of the state and left destruction in its wake in west and central Florida, particularly due to powerful twisters that demolished homes and downed trees. But it also brought choppy waters further south. On South Beach, people walked wit...
first alert weather Oct 5

South Florida should expect 4 straight days of rain due to tropical moisture. Here's the timing

South Florida should get ready for four straight days of heavy rain and up to a foot of it as a tropical depression or storm will likely form in the Gulf of Mexico this weekend.
Science Oct 2

Earth just got a second moon, but not for long. Here's why

The ‘mini moon’ is actually a small asteroid, the size of a school bus, that is known as 2024 PT5. This solar rock has entered the gravitational pull along with the moon and will briefly orbit earth.
Weather Sep 28

Tropical wave to bring unsettled weather to South Florida on heels of Helene

An area of tropical moisture in the Caribbean Sea could bring more unsettled weather to South Florida on the heels of Helene–but its potential path remains to be seen.
Hurricane season Sep 28

You don't want to be on the ‘dirty' side of a storm. Helene in Tampa Bay is proof

Hurricanes have affected Tampa Bay differently, depending on if they track just west or east of a body of water.
Hurricane season Sep 27

Video of Helene's destruction in Florida, by distance from landfall

Here’s a look at the aftermath of Helene on Friday morning, organized by distance from where the storm made landfall.
Miami Hurricanes Sep 28

Some rain expected at Canes vs Virginia Tech game at Hard Rock Stadium

If you’re headed to the UM vs Virginia Tech game, you could run into some rain at Hard Rock Stadium Friday night.