Storm cones don't show the full picture, experts warn of hidden threats
Experts warn hurricane impacts like flooding and tornadoes can strike far outside the forecast cone.
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Experts warn hurricane impacts like flooding and tornadoes can strike far outside the forecast cone.
All forecast models have some kind of bias, so AI is being used to help correct them to give forecasters a more accurate idea of where a tropical system might go.
South Florida is officially in hurricane season and people are already preparing for severe weather of all kinds.
Tropical systems are categorized by wind speed, but experts say there's much more to the story when it comes to storm impacts.
While some people are ready, others are not so much.
Florida homeowners are urged to review insurance as more options and lower premiums become available before hurricane season.
"Storm surge" is defined as the abnormal water level that rises above the typical tide during a tropical event.
Fort Myers Beach residents are rebuilding after three devastating hurricanes, driven by resilience and renewed preparedness.
When a watch or warning is issued during hurricane season, you need to know the difference, regardless of what the threat or hazard is.
A tornado from Hurricane Milton devastated a Fort Pierce community, leaving residents facing loss, high costs, and lasting trauma.
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With the official start to the Atlantic Hurricane Season just days away, Florida Power & Light is urging all customers to be prepared before the storm hits home.
One of the laws is named after Trooper, a dog found by FHP after being tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton and later adopted.
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No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys.
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NOAA predicts an above-average 2025 hurricane season, and South Florida must prepare as one storm can still be devastating.
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The weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
Shane Hinton says after a storm, cellphones may not work so it's important for people to have a way to communicate with their family.
The House voted 106-0 and the Senate voted 34-1 to approve the bill, which is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Legislators focused on protecting communities from future disasters, in part, by dealing in advance with issues such as debris management and permitting.
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A wide-ranging bill includes changes for shelter regulations, election supervisors, debris cleanup and rebuilding after a storm.
This system is expected to continue moving west to west-northwest at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic.
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This system is expected to continue moving west to west-northwest at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the blaze was reported shortly after 2 p.m. at the hotel, located on Collins Avenue and Northeast 163rd Street.
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Police said officers arrested 60-year-old Michael Jablonski on Sunday morning.
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A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury material in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said President Trump will be "testing" Russian President Vladimir Putin in their meeting set for Friday as world leaders push for a ceasefire deal in Russia's war with Ukraine.
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
European nations have rallied behind Ukraine as President Trump prepares for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Lucia Baez-Geller is a former Miami-Dade school board member who lost in her bid two years ago to oust Maria Elvira Salazar.
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A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and treating over 4,000 patients without a license.
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Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Bobby Whitlock, the musician who co-founded Derek and the Dominos with Eric Clapton, has died, according to his manager. He was 77.
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