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Image of Hurricane Milton from NOAA's GOES-16 satellite on Oct. 8, 2024

New Florida Hurricane Season Forecast Released: What to Expect

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 8, 2025

"Many of the factors we identified ahead of the season are still at play."

How NOAA Hurricane Prediction Funding Cuts Could Impact Miami

By Alexander Luzula

Jul 10, 2025

A list of four ways federal budget cuts to NOAA and NWS will affect South Florida this hurricane season.

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Will Our Fourth of July Fireworks Be Soggy in Miami?

By B. Scott McLendon

Jul 4, 2025

Miami's Fourth of July forecast calls for rain — but we might get to watch the fireworks without getting soaked.

Satellite imagery of Hurricane Helene making near Florida Big Bend

Crucial Satellite Data to Be Cut off Near Hurricane Season Peak

By Naomi Feinstein

Jul 1, 2025

The cutoff was initially set for June 30. Instead, it now comes near the peak of hurricane season.

Miami Indivisible Calls for SoFlo to Rally for Science

By B. Scott McLendon

Jun 4, 2025

The goal is to push lawmakers to restore funding to scientific organizations after cuts from the Trump administration.

John Morales stands during his newscast with a graphic about the federal government cuts to climate research

Meteorologist John Morales Warns NOAA Cuts Will Hurt Accurate Hurricane Prediction

By Naomi Feinstein

Jun 4, 2025

In 2019, Morales eased Floridians' fears over Hurricane Dorian. Amid attacks on climate science, he says he can't do that again.

A utility employee works on a power line.

Proposed FPL Energy Rate Hike Has South Florida Divided

By B. Scott McLendon

May 30, 2025

Many residents at a Florida Power & Light (FPL) hearing in Hollywood spoke in favor of the 11.9 percent rate increase.

Looking across the swimming inlet at Matheson Hammock Park in Miami towards Biscayne Bay just before sunrise

What Saharan Dust Means for Florida Weekend Weather Forecast

By Naomi Feinstein

May 30, 2025

The dry and dusty air is making its annual trek from North Africa.

Satellite photo of Hurricane Dorian as it threatens the South Florida coast in September of 2019.

How to Prepare for Active Hurricane Season in Florida: 2025 Guide

By Naomi Feinstein

May 28, 2025

How to prepare for and survive an active hurricane season, where forecasters expect anywhere from 13 to 19 named storms.

Aerial photo of people sitting on South Beach

New Miami Summer Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Naomi Feinstein

May 27, 2025

Get ready for a sweaty hot girl summer.

A SpaceX rocket streaking across the night sky, viewed from Miami Beach

When to Watch the SpaceX Rocket Launch in Miami May 2025

By B. Scott McLendon

May 5, 2025

The launch of a SpaceX Starling satellite will be visible late Tuesday night in parts of South Florida.

a woman sitting on a beach with stormy weather rolling in; a red flag in the foreground

National Weather Service Reinstates Translated Forecast Alerts After Pause

By Naomi Feinstein

Apr 24, 2025

NWS had suspended the service earlier this month after its contract with the AI-translation platform lapsed.

Florida Fish and Wildlife officer carries child on her shoulders through shin-deep water in a flooded street

Storm-Struck Floridians are Prime Prey for Scammers

By B. Scott McLendon

Apr 17, 2025

A survey by Instant Roofer found scammers targeted 50 percent of Floridians displaced by natural disasters in 2024.

Flooded Las Olas Blvd and Palm trees blowing in the winds amid Hurricane Irma on September 10, 2017

2025 Hurricane Forecast Predicts Low Risk for Florida’s Atlantic Coast

By B. Scott McLendon

Apr 8, 2025

Experts still project the 2025 season to be busier than the 20-year average.

Screenshot of a brush fire in Southwest Miami-Dade County

What Miami Red Flag Warning Means Amid Florida Brush Fires

By Naomi Feinstein

Mar 20, 2025

Firefighters are still working to contain the brush fire in Southwest Miami-Dade County.

stock photo of woman smiling while wearing winter earmuffs with ocean background

Winter's Not Over Yet: Cold Front to Bring Cooler Temperatures to South Florida

By Naomi Feinstein

Mar 6, 2025

You have another day to show off your Uggs!

A photo of a meteorologist in front of a map showing the Fire Weather Watch across South Florida.

Miamians, For the Love of God, Please Don't Light Outdoor Fires Today

By Alex DeLuca

Mar 6, 2025

Time to postpone that pyrotechnic gender-reveal party.

photo-illustration depicting a bathing suit clad couple avec straw hats appearing to sunbathe in a Gambian desert as opposed to on tropical a beach

New Miami Spring Forecast Released: What to Expect

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 26, 2025

Hot tip: Get ready for warmer-than-normal temperatures this spring.

Photo of the sun rising over waterlogged Broward County after a night of historic rain.

Will Miami Be a New Atlantis? Map Shows 2050 South Florida Sea Level Rise, Flood Risks

By Zulekha Pitts

Dec 11, 2024

South Florida’s future looks soggy as rising sea levels threaten Vizcaya, Belle Meade, and FIU Biscayne Bay by 2050.

Puffy Coat Alert! Miami Temps Plunge as Weekend Brings Chilly Weather

By Zulekha Pitts

Nov 22, 2024

It's Miami's coolest weekend since February! Highs & lows will run ten degrees below average. How long will the chill last?

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