Florida Weather

A bill seeking to ban geoengineering and weather modification in Florida is swiftly moving through the state legislature. The bill, proposed by state Senator Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, would eliminate the use of experimental technology that attempts to mitigate the effects of climate change.

A National Weather Service spokesperson said winds peaked at around 115 mph, or the equivalent of winds seen during a Category 3 hurricane.

On "The Florida Roundup," Tom Hudson spoke with Florida Public Radio Emergency Network chief meteorologist Tim Miller about the federal government's role in weather forecasting and communicating dangers.

Showers moving through the I-4 corridor could produce strong gusts.

Expect rain overnight tonight into the Monday commute, followed by a couple of cooler days.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we traveled to Gainesville for a special show at our partner station WUFT at the University of Florida.

The greater Tampa Bay region could see some isolated severe storms as the cold front pushes through, along with gusty winds.

Some isolated spots received slight relief from the drought courtesy of the low pressure that dissected the state earlier this week. Can we expect more soon?

Florida received a fair coating of rain on Monday with that low-pressure system that dissected the state. Many received around 2 inches, while the Keys flooded. This could put a dent in the drought.

Many spots around Florida reported the coldest January in over a decade, in some spots, a quarter of a century. February promises warmer weather, at least in the short term

Warmer temperatures in Florida are a welcome departure from the record-breaking temperatures seen over the past week. February's forecast promises a warming trend, at least in the short term

Florida's wildfire season runs year-round, but it is made during the winter and spring months. There are several ingredients needed, let's review.