Florida’s Bay County hit by first EF3 tornado since 1970s

Florida’s Bay County hit by first EF3 tornado since 1970s

The National Weather Service has confirmed that the tornado that struck Panama City Beach, Florida, on January 9, 2024, was an EF3, marking the first occurrence of such a severe tornado in Bay County in over half a century.

NWS confirms tornado near Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

NWS confirms tornado near Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A tornado swept through Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, January 6, 2024, causing damage to boats and downing power lines, with the National Weather Service (NWS) confirming reports of the twister near Federal Highway around 17:50 local time. NWS is expected to conduct a damage survey on Sunday to determine the strength and path of the tornado.

Hurricane “Idalia” threatens parts of Florida with catastrophic storm surge, U.S.

Hurricane “Idalia” threatens parts of Florida with catastrophic storm surge, U.S.

Idalia has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to become a major hurricane tonight before it reaches the Big Bend coast of Florida. It is likely to still be a hurricane while moving across southern Georgia, and possibly when it reaches the coast of Georgia or southern South Carolina on Wednesday.

July 2023 sets record as Tampa’s hottest month ever, Florida

July 2023 sets record as Tampa’s hottest month ever, Florida

In July 2023, Tampa, Florida experienced the warmest month ever recorded, with average high and low temperatures peaking at 1.5 °C (2.7 °F) above the norm. The lack of expected summer rainfall is a significant contributing factor to the record heat.

Catastrophic flood event in Fort Lauderdale after extreme 500 mm (20 inches) of rain in 12 hours, Florida

Catastrophic flood event in Fort Lauderdale after extreme 500 mm (20 inches) of rain in 12 hours, Florida

A catastrophic flood event hit Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 12, 2013, after extreme 508 mm (20 inches) of rain fell over the region in just 12 hours. Historic rainfall forced National Weather Service to issue a rare Flash Flood Emergency for Hollywood, Dania Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, warning residents a life-threatening situation was unfolding.

NHC issues tropical storm warnings for parts of Florida, U.S.

NHC issues tropical storm warnings for parts of Florida, U.S.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for all of the Florida Keys, including the Dry Tortugas and Florida Bay, and for the west coast of Florida south of Englewood at 03:00 UTC on June 3, 2022.

Tropical Storm “Mindy” makes landfall in Florida Panhandle, U.S.

Tropical Storm “Mindy” makes landfall in Florida Panhandle, U.S.

Tropical Storm "Mindy" formed in the northeast Gulf of Mexico at 21:00 UTC on September 8, 2021, prompting officials to issue Tropical Storm Warnings for areas from Mexico Beach to Steinhatchee River, Florida, U.S. Mindy's center made landfall at St….