severe weather

A deadly lightning strike in South Florida serves as a tragic reminder that thunderstorms don’t have to be severe to turn dangerous.

Record heat is forecast across Florida, but storms may also affect parts of the state as the ground remains very dry.

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.

Damaging winds, hail, and an isolated tornado are possible starting Friday for parts of the Panhandle while the risk moves east on Saturday. Flash floods are also possible.

A rare Florida freeze forced citrus growers to protect trees and may impact future harvests, marking another setback for the state’s struggling citrus industry.

Weather disasters can happen all year long. From extreme cold to extreme heat and everything in between, now is a great time to make sure you’re prepared.

Even when local demand tops local generation capacity, the city can still call upon an interconnected grid to obtain additional megawatts.

Freeze alerts are in effect for Sunday night across much of Florida. This prolonged freeze will likely impact the crops in Florida.

The extensive storm brewing over the Rockies and Plains will impact millions over the weekend. Florida will be spared from winter precipitation, but not from the cold.

Megan Borowski, senior meteorologist with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, and WUSF News Director Mary Shedden share lessons learned from last year's devastating hurricanes.