The exceptional drought has been cut in half! But not all rain has been accounted for in this drought report.

Florida has seen just six June hurricane strikes since 1851, with no system stronger than a Category 2 hurricane.

Hurricane season prep means everything from reviewing emergency plans to staying informed as forecasters outline what residents can expect this year.

A cold front will bring drier air across the northern half of the state, and winds will bring hazardous conditions along the beaches.

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.

During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The list of names for the new hurricane season starts with Arthur.

We can expect days of rain across Florida as tropical moisture arrives and increases the flood threat.

Forecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge soon and continue into winter, thus influencing temperature and precipitation trends across the U.S.

While stormy western and interior patterns start the week, we are looking toward a substantial increase in moisture that could bring showers and storms for several days.

Preliminary data from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Fatalities tracker show that there have been 6 fatalities from rip currents. The winds bring a big risk for the holiday.