Hurricane

Citing above-average subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor, the tropical forecast research team at Colorado State University continues to predict an above-average 2025 hurricane season. (Photo/CSU

Citing above-average subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor, the tropical forecast research team at Colorado State University continues to predict an above-average 2025 hurricane season. (Photo/CSU

CSU researchers: prediction for above-average storm season remains

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Citing above-average subtropical eastern Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor, the tropical forecast research team at Colorado State University continues to predict an above-average 2025 hurricane season.The team predicts 17 named storms — which would take us...
Florida Department of Emergency Management

Florida Department of Emergency Management

State Emergency Management highlights hurricane preparedness

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Florida Department of Emergency ManagementOn May 31 the Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie was joined by the Adjutant General of Florida Major General John D. Haas at the Museum of Discovery and Science Eye of the Storm event, urging Floridians to make their...
Milton brought down a tree near downtown Kissimmee. (Photos/Ken Johnson)

Milton brought down a tree near downtown Kissimmee. (Photos/Ken Johnson)

Don’t be tone deaf—be ready for the right things in a storm

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Our friends to the north get four different temperate seasons.In Florida, we have seasons, but they’re not so much dictated by the weather.Starting in January, or maybe a bit earlier, they go: Tourist, Graduation, Hurricane and Holiday.By flipping the calendar to June, we’ve commenced the 2025...
Osceola emergency management officials say there are a number of ways residents can receive storm updates, including the new Beacon update app. (Photo/Photog)

Osceola emergency management officials say there are a number of ways residents can receive storm updates, including the new Beacon update app. (Photo/Photog)

New tools to get local storm info quickly

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Osceola County Emergency Management Bill Litton is tasked with leading the team that responds to emergencies locally, like hurricanes.The team prepped to deal with the blow from three hurricanes that hit Florida last year.
The National Hurricane Center will continue to highlight inland tropical storm and hurricane warnings through a product that debuted last year. (Graphic/National Hurricane Center)

The National Hurricane Center will continue to highlight inland tropical storm and hurricane warnings through a product that debuted last year. (Graphic/National Hurricane Center)

What’s new at the NHC?

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The National Hurricane Center is updating, or continuing to use changes to, its graphic products and services.
The National Hurricane Center will continue to highlight inland tropical storm and hurricane warnings through a product that debuted last year. (Graphic/National Hurricane Center)

The National Hurricane Center will continue to highlight inland tropical storm and hurricane warnings through a product that debuted last year. (Graphic/National Hurricane Center)

Eastern Pacific already heating up ’25 hurricane action

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
While the Atlantic hurricane season officials starts June 1, the first month of the season is often slow, with no storms to meet with the hype of the season starting and the urge to plan and prepare.In the Pacific Ocean, Mother Nature has already started the party.Climatologically, the eastern...
(Photo/Metro Creative)

(Photo/Metro Creative)

The science of hurricanes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
During certain times of the year, residents of various areas of the world contend with some of the most violent storms imaginable.
(Photo/Metro Creative)

(Photo/Metro Creative)

Get financially prepared for hurricane season

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
As we enter what’s predicted to be a dynamic hurricane season, many Central Florida residents may have an emergency plan, but it’s just as important to make sure you are financially ready.Here are five tips , courtesy of Bank of America, to help you financially prepare ahead of the significant...
(Photo/Metro Creative)

(Photo/Metro Creative)

CSU early season forecast: much like 2024

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Hurricane forecasters at Colorado State University—looked at as experts in the field—have made an early-season forecast for the 2025 season, and it’s much like what 2024 turned out to be.Dr. Phillip Klotzbach and his team’s first forecast for this season call for 17 named storms, with nine becoming...
Madison County sustained damage in last year’s Hurricane Helene. (News Service of Florida file photo)

Madison County sustained damage in last year’s Hurricane Helene. (News Service of Florida file photo)

Florida eyes another busy storm season

Jim Turner
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida With another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, Florida is preparing for the possibility the federal government won’t respond like it has in the past.After the state was hit by three hurricanes in 2024, Gov. Ron DeSantis jokes that...
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