Hyperactive hurricane season expected by top forecast groupPredictions indicate a staggering 23 named storms, with 11 expected to intensify into hurricanes, including 5 potentially reaching major status.
Francine and Milton: Names new to the hurricane scene making this year’s listThis season, Francine and Milton will replace the names of Hurricanes Michael and Florence that caused dozens of deaths and flooding in Florida and the Carolinas in 2018,
Flagler County to seek community’s input on possible beach renourishment projectFlagler County will be asking residents and business owners to take a survey about a possible beach nourishment project.
La Niña looks likely in the coming months, which could mean a busy hurricane seasonLa Niña looks likely in the coming months as forecasters are seeing a likely transition from El Niño to neutral conditions by April-June 2024.
Hurricane season ends with 20 named storms, few had impact on U.S.What was projected to be a "near normal" hurricane season officially ended Thursday with 20 named storms -- one of the most active seasons on record.
Hurricane season is winding down, but there is still one to watchA couple of Spots to Watch in the Tropics, One Close to Home
Hurricanes can be dangerous, but cleaning up after a storm can be even more deadly, NOAA saysStorm surge, strong winds, lightning and downed powerlines are all things that have taken lives during a storm, but once the storm has passed there’s another threat.
Glynn County residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia have 2 weeks to apply for FEMA assistanceGlynn County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from Hurricane Idalia have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
St. Johns County reaches $3.7M settlement with company in charge of beach restoration projectSt. Johns County and the company contracted to work on beach restoration projects following Hurricanes Irma and Matthew have agreed to a settlement after there was a dispute over costs.
St. Johns County fire chief resigned amid turmoil, issues over sick leave, uniforms, response to Hurricane IdaliaJust five months after taking the helm, St. Johns County Fire Rescue Department Fire Chief Scott Bullard suddenly resigned last week.
North Florida farms struggling to recover month after Hurricane IdaliaIt’s been more than a month since Hurricane Idalia tore through Florida’s Big Bend making landfall near Horseshoe Beach as a powerful category 3 storm. Residents and farmers say they’re still struggling.
1 year after Hurricane Ian: Residents, businesses still recovering from devastating stormThursday marks one year since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida as a category 5 hurricane, and to this day, residents and businesses hit the hardest are still recovering from the deadliest storm to hit the state since 1935.
Columbia County extends deadline for Hurricane Idalia debris pick upColumbia County residents have until Oct. 1 to put their storm debris from Hurricane Idalia to the curb.
Disaster Recovery Center in Glynn County for Hurricane Idalia survivors to close permanently FridayThe Disaster Recovery Center in Brunswick opened by The State of Georgia and FEMA to assist Hurricane Idalia survivors will be closing permanently on Friday.
A new way to measure waves in a hurricaneA recently new method is being used to measure wave heights with an instrument installed on the NOAA WP-3D Hurricane Hunters called the Ka-band Interferometric Altimeter (KaIA).