Severe storms are forecast to end the weekend and start the week. Make sure to have at least three ways of receiving weather alerts. Damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado are possible.

The drought is showing signs of expansion across the Panhandle, the only area that is not currently experiencing a drought. At the same time, other parts of the Peninsula have received only a fraction of the average rainfall so far this year—time to conserve water even more.

About 60 percent of Florida is experiencing a drought, with the worst one affecting South Florida and worsening.

Easter weekend brings calm weather, but also hazardous beaches and fire weather danger for Florida.

A cold front is moving through the state between Friday and Saturday, bringing cooler and drier air for the weekend.

The next cold front will move through Florida between Monday and Tuesday, clearing the state, bringing showers and storms and much-needed relief from the heat.

Since the early 1950s, 100 names have been officially retired. In 2030, Brianna, Holly, and Miguel will replace Beryl, Helene, and Milton on the rotating list.In the Pacific region, the name Jack is replacing John, a Category 3 storm that killed 29 people in Mexico in 2024.

After a stormy Sunday, when many cities across the Peninsula experienced severe storms or flooding, the week starts with a higher risk of severe weather for the Panhandle and more storms possible for parts of the Peninsula.

Southerly flow will continue to bring instability and warmth across the Peninsula on Sunday with the risk of some isolated severe storms, while a cold front moves in over the Panhandle on Monday, increasing the severe risk for this region, including the risk of tornadoes.

The American GFS model shows a Gulf tropical system in the second week of April. It's only one model and one run of this model. Let it be a reminder that hurricane season is around the corner.