
Tropics Latest: Atlantic staying mostly quiet, but one area worth watching
Read full article: Tropics Latest: Atlantic staying mostly quiet, but one area worth watchingThe Atlantic remains unusually quiet for mid-September, but the National Hurricane Center is watching one disturbance over the central subtropical Atlantic.

Expect heavy rain, strong storms to move across Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida Sunday evening
Read full article: Expect heavy rain, strong storms to move across Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida Sunday eveningIt will be hot and humid today, with afternoon highs in the low to mid-90s. The heat index could reach around 105 degrees east of US301 during the early to mid-afternoon.

Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears
Read full article: Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nearsVice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a āwar,ā despite recent escalations.

Tracking the Tropics: Watching a disturbance in the Gulf & the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly
Read full article: Tracking the Tropics: Watching a disturbance in the Gulf & the remnants of Tropical Storm DollyWeāre watching two areas in the tropics this morning, but neither brings a direct tropical threat to Northeast Florida or Southeast Georgia today. In the northern Gulf, Invest AL97 is becoming better organized south of Louisiana. Gradual development is expected as it moves west-northwest, and a short-lived tropical depression or tropical storm could form before moving toward the Upper Texas or southwest Louisiana coast Tuesday or Tuesday night. Closer to the Atlantic side, the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly remain a strong tropical wave producing showers and storms from Puerto Rico eastward across the Virgin Islands and northern Leeward Islands. By midweek, conditions may become a little more favorable as the system approaches the Gulf.

Rare red tide bloom in Jacksonville waterway raises concerns about beach safety and marine life
Read full article: Rare red tide bloom in Jacksonville waterway raises concerns about beach safety and marine lifeA rare red tide bloom has been detected in Jacksonville near Fort George Inlet, raising questions for people who live, work and spend time along the waterway.

Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia weather: scattered strong storms, dangerous rip currents, hot week ahead
Read full article: Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia weather: scattered strong storms, dangerous rip currents, hot week aheadStormy at times today (strong storms possible), rip current danger at the beaches, then hotter and more humid next week with potential daily heat advisories

Tropical Storm Bertha churns toward northern Gulf Coast with risk of heavy rain, gusty winds
Read full article: Tropical Storm Bertha churns toward northern Gulf Coast with risk of heavy rain, gusty windsTropical Depression Two is slowly moving across the Gulf. As of 8:00 a.m. As of 11 a.m. Monday, the center of Tropical Depression Two was about 120 miles south of Panama City, Florida.

Storms in the tropics: Jacksonville attorney says act before the next storm hits
Read full article: Storms in the tropics: Jacksonville attorney says act before the next storm hitsNow, with the National Hurricane Center monitoring a system in the Gulf that carries a 30% chance of tropical development through Sunday, a local attorney says homeowners and renters across Northeast Florida need to act before the next storm arrives, not after.

Tracking the Tropics: Gulf disturbance could bring heavy rain to Floridaās west coast, Panhandle
Read full article: Tracking the Tropics: Gulf disturbance could bring heavy rain to Floridaās west coast, PanhandleA disorganized weather system over the eastern Gulf is worth keeping an eye on ā and if you live along Floridaās west coast or in the Panhandle, itās worth keeping a close eye.

Hot afternoon ahead for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia ā plus tropical system worth watching
Read full article: Hot afternoon ahead for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia ā plus tropical system worth watchingHeat index values are expected to peak in the 100 to 107 degree range again today. Staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activity during peak heat hours is strongly recommended.

Tracking the Tropics: The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor 2 areas of weak development
Read full article: Tracking the Tropics: The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor 2 areas of weak developmentThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring two separate areas of tropical activity ā one in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean and another closer to home in the Gulf ā but neither is expected to pose a significant threat in the near term.

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Read full article: Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry MideastIranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East.

Tracking the Tropics: no major changes as National Hurricane Center follows two areas of development
Read full article: Tracking the Tropics: no major changes as National Hurricane Center follows two areas of developmentThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring two separate areas of tropical activity ā one in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean and another closer to home in the Gulf ā but neither is expected to pose a significant threat in the near term.

Letās talk tropics...
Read full article: Letās talk tropics...One feature weāll be watching closely over the next several days is the stalled front across the northern Gulf. A stalled front is essentially a dividing line between different air masses, and itās a natural place for showers and thunderstorms to repeatedly develop. For a tropical system to develop, that low has to separate itself from the front. Itās a good reminder that just because a model paints a low pressure area in the Gulf doesnāt mean a hurricane is on the horizon. Our job is to separate what the models are suggesting from what the atmosphere is actually capable of producing.

Remnants of Arthur bringing severe weather to Gulf states before potential re-appearance in Atlantic
Read full article: Remnants of Arthur bringing severe weather to Gulf states before potential re-appearance in AtlanticAs remnants of Arthur wreak havoc across the Gulf states, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring the coast of North Carolina as a potential reappearance over the next few days.

Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon ties
Read full article: Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesSaudi Arabia has ended its five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a significant move to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries.

Storms, flooding possible across Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida today
Read full article: Storms, flooding possible across Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida todayPrepare for a soggy Saturday. High moisture levels combined with daytime heating could trigger storms and minor flooding in some spots.

Onshore Winds Drive Weekend Storms Near I-75
Read full article: Onshore Winds Drive Weekend Storms Near I-75Scattered showers and storms will remain in the forecast for the rest of the weekend. Due to an onshore wind, the Atlantic sea breeze will be more progressive and will run into the pinned Gulf sea breeze. This will occur along and west of I-75.

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
Read full article: Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going homeFor millions of foreign workers in the Mideast, the Iran war has made life even more precarious.

Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resort
Read full article: Meloni hails arrest of top crime family suspect after raid at an Italian resortItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has praised police after the arrest of alleged organized crime boss Roberto Mazzarella.

Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
Read full article: Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeatedSaudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf allies of the United States are urging President Donald Trump to keep prosecuting his war against Iran, saying the month of strikes has not weakened Tehran enough.

Fire danger high across our area, keeping a close eye on Melissa
Read full article: Fire danger high across our area, keeping a close eye on MelissaMeteorologist Katie Garner breaks down the growing threat from Tropical Storm Melissa, the ongoing fire danger, and what Jacksonville can expect in the days ahead.

Storm system in north-central Gulf has the attention of the National Hurricane Center
Read full article: Storm system in north-central Gulf has the attention of the National Hurricane CenterThe National Hurricane Center has identified an area of low pressure located just offshore of the Southeastern U.S. coast moving westward at a slow pace.

Appeals court won't reinstate AP access to presidential events
Read full article: Appeals court won't reinstate AP access to presidential eventsAn appeals court in Washington turned down The Associated Press' request for immediate reinstatement into covering smaller presidential events like meetings with reporters in the Oval Office and Air Force One.

Prepare for another triple-digit heat index day and more afternoon storms
Read full article: Prepare for another triple-digit heat index day and more afternoon stormsTriple-digit heat indices and afternoon storms are in the forecast for Jacksonville this week, with The Weather Authority tracking rain chances and a potential tropical system in the Gulf.

NHC watching for possible cyclonic formation in the Gulf over the next several days
Read full article: NHC watching for possible cyclonic formation in the Gulf over the next several daysTropical weather in the Gulf will aid in our wet weather as an area of low pressure moves westward across Florida over the next few days.

LIVE at 10am: Tropical threat could affect fireworks shows for 4th of July holiday weekend: Hereās the timing for rain
Read full article: LIVE at 10am: Tropical threat could affect fireworks shows for 4th of July holiday weekend: Hereās the timing for rainJacksonvilleās Fourth of July holiday weekend is expected to bring showers and storm chances, with highest flood and rainfall risks from Friday through Sunday and potential tropical development in the Gulf. Fireworks after 9 p.m. are forecast to be mostly clear.

LIVE at 10am: Afternoon storms and summer heat on tap as sea breezes shape local weather pattern
Read full article: LIVE at 10am: Afternoon storms and summer heat on tap as sea breezes shape local weather patternAfternoon showers and high humidity are expected to continue across Jacksonville, driven by the Gulf and Atlantic sea breezes.

Hot and humid with āfeels-likeā temperatures over 100
Read full article: Hot and humid with āfeels-likeā temperatures over 100Itās going to be a hot and humid day with āfeel-likeā temperatures over 100. Otherwise, thereās a chance of afternoon showers with some isolated thunderstorms, mainly in Southeast Georgia and areas north of I-10.

Motherās Day is here and so is the stormy weather through Monday
Read full article: Motherās Day is here and so is the stormy weather through MondayMore rounds of rain are expected today,Ā starting before noon and lasting into Monday. The highs will stay in the lower 80s across the region with little to no sunshine.

Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit
Read full article: Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuitMexico says itās awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit.

5 steps you can take to help you prepare for an approaching storm
Read full article: 5 steps you can take to help you prepare for an approaching stormPotential Tropical Cyclone Nine has formed in the Caribbean, and the disturbance is forecast to strengthen over the next few days into Hurricane Helene.

Gov. DeSantis declares State of Emergency in 4 Northeast Florida counties ahead of approaching tropical cyclone
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis declares State of Emergency in 4 Northeast Florida counties ahead of approaching tropical cycloneGov. RonĀ DeSantis on MondayĀ issued an executive order ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine declaring a state of emergency in 41 Florida counties.

Tropical cyclones are frequently stalling out around Florida, Georgia, causing a lot more damage, study finds
Read full article: Tropical cyclones are frequently stalling out around Florida, Georgia, causing a lot more damage, study findsResearchers looked at storms in the North Atlantic from 1900 to 2020 and found that many of them stalled with a dense concentration between Florida and the Carolinas.

Stalled front brings more rain to Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: Stalled front brings more rain to Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaThick clouds and heavy rain at times with gusty winds will keep our temperatures below normal in the upper 70s in SE GA to the low-to-mid-80s in NE FL.

Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted
Read full article: Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commutedIndiaās Foreign Ministry says Qatar has freed eight retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences for alleged spying were commuted last year.

Weather Authority Alert: Expecting heavy rainfall, severe wind, potential tornadoes overnight
Read full article: Weather Authority Alert: Expecting heavy rainfall, severe wind, potential tornadoes overnightLocally heavy rainfall and the possibility of a severe weather threat have prompted a Weather Authority Alert for Saturday, possibly stretching into Sunday morning.
A few light showers today, but a HUGE rainmaker on the way for the weekend
Read full article: A few light showers today, but a HUGE rainmaker on the way for the weekendRain showers are an annoyance but not overly problamatic morning- with some spots of drizzle or light showers returning by Friday evening.

Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economy
Read full article: Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economyTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has begun a three-stop tour of Persian Gulf states to raise trade and investment for Turkeyās floundering economy.
Gov. DeSantis announces expansion of Gulf red snapper fishing season to 70 days
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces expansion of Gulf red snapper fishing season to 70 daysGov. Ron DeSantis announced the 2023 Gulf red snapper recreational season will be expanded from 57 to 70 days, the longest season since the state assumed management of red snapper. The season will include both a summer and fall season.

Finally Friday and your Game Time forecast
Read full article: Finally Friday and your Game Time forecastA cloudy start with showers developing this morning near the Gulf then moving inland. A cold front will approach the area from the north, stalling across northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Scattered showers possible around kick off tonight followed by cloudy skies tonight.

Dry walk to school, can not say the same for the return home
Read full article: Dry walk to school, can not say the same for the return homeToday has been a bit hazy with dusty Saharan air and this will suppress some storms. The drier location will be at the beaches and areas over Putnam and southern St. Johns counties. Rain will develop near the Gulf and track northeastward through north Florida this afternoon. Inland locations of Duval, Baker and the Suwannee River Valley should get storms that may last late into the evening, especially over southeast Georgia.

US files 1st USMCA environment case on Mexico over porpoise
Read full article: US files 1st USMCA environment case on Mexico over porpoiseThe U.S. Trade Representative's Office has filed the first environmental complaint against Mexico for failing to protect the critically endangered vaquita marina, the world's smallest porpoise.


















































