2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Forecasters say the storm system is expected to be at or near hurricane intensity as it makes landfall in the Leeward Islands on Friday. Up to 10 inches of rain and 3 feet of storm surge could follow.

Duke Energy Florida is seeking approval from state regulators to collect $91.9 million from customers next year because of costs related to restoring power after Hurricane Idalia.

Florida’s hurricane season continues through the end of November. Officials are urging residents to stay prepared, and they say that includes having a plan for pets.

In the second preliminary report on agricultural damage from Hurricane Idalia, state officials on Wednesday estimated the Aug. 30 storm caused up to $447 million in losses for the industry.

The center is located at Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter, 11611 Denton Ave. in Hudson. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

The Climate Prediction Center’s updated weather outlook indicates a slightly increased confidence of a strong El Niño event by this winter.

They're looking for ways to better alert the public on how to act on severe weather alerts after many didn't need evacuation warnings during Hurricane Ian.

The storm made landfall near Emerald Isle early Saturday, posing flooding and other threats as far north as New Jersey into Sunday.

Potential Tropical Cyclone #16 is expected to strengthen today and likely become Tropical Storm Ophelia soon.

According to a preliminary report Thursday from the University of Florida, predicted losses for livestock are pegged at between $30.1 million and $123.4 million. Estimates for field and row crop losses are between $30.7 million and $93.6 million, with greenhouse and nursery products accounting for $4.7 million to $68.8 million.

Here’s a look at the factors that allow a relatively compact storm such as Idalia to send surge down nearly the entire west coast of Florida, and the strokes of luck that kept the damage from being worse.

Forecasters say Nigel could strengthen some more early Wednesday. However, it is expected to weaken on Thursday and Friday.