The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday it has begun using Immediate Needs Funding after its Disaster Relief Fund fell below the $3 billion threshold, limiting the agency to support only lifesaving and life-sustaining disaster work while Congress remains without a full appropriation.

As we head into hurricane season, getting prepared is more important than ever and this weekend, Jacksonville families can do it all in one place: Jax Ready Fest

Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday afternoon in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope with estimated maximum sustained winds of 185 mph.

Tropical Storm Melissa continued to crawl through the Caribbean on Wednesday. The system’s motion will remain very slow through next week.

As of the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the center of the newly formed Melissa was located about 300 miles south of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.

With just over one month left to go with hurricane season, the tropics remain active. We are currently monitoring a tropical wave which has a high (80%) chance for development.

As the Atlantic hurricane season enters its final weeks, forecasters are keeping a close eye on two developing systems—one in the tropical Atlantic heading toward the Caribbean, and another in the North Atlantic that’s gaining some tropical characteristics.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has been full of surprises, defying some expectations while confirming others.

Early Monday morning, Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed in the Central Tropical Atlantic, making it the 12th storm of the season.

In the tropical Atlantic, Tropical Storm Jerry has recently formed and is being tracked closely by the National Hurricane Center.

Although the storm will remain far from land, its effects will be felt strongly along the coast, bringing dangerous surf, strong winds, and a high risk of rip currents.

Although the storm will remain far from land, its effects will be felt strongly along the coast, bringing dangerous surf, strong winds, and a high risk of rip currents.

Tropical Storm Humberto officially formed on Wednesday in the central Atlantic, becoming the eighth named storm of this year’s hurricane season.

Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified rapidly, now reaching Category 4 strength with sustained winds near 140 mph (220 km/h).

While this year’s hurricane season has remained relatively calm so far, Floridians are reminded that preparation is key — especially with storms possible through late November.

Conditions are getting more favorable: warm sea, low shear, and a supportive atmosphere.

Preparation today makes recovery tomorrow much smoother. Don’t wait until a hurricane is at your doorstep—plan ahead, know your coverage, and have your supplies ready.

All the information you need to be prepared for a strong storm in one document to keep with your other important documents in case you lose power or your internet connection.

Preparation today makes recovery tomorrow much smoother. Don’t wait until a hurricane is at your doorstep—plan ahead, know your coverage, and have your supplies ready.

Rip current risks will be affected along our coasts by this weekend and into next week.

Jacksonville faces another round of hot weather while Tropical Storm Erin develops in the Atlantic. The latest forecasts from News4JAX’s The Weather Authority indicate Erin is likely to stay east of Florida, with daytime highs remaining in the mid-90s and minimal rain chances this week.

Low pressure in Eastern Tropics to develop by mid week

Experts say it’s worth checking your policy now — before a storm hits — and getting help from a trusted insurance agent or licensed professional if you’re unsure.

There are two updates from the National Hurricane Center on Sunday morning.

There are two updates from the National Hurricane Center on Saturday morning.

While there are only two spots the National Hurricane Center is currently watching, the tropical Atlantic continues to fuel hotspots.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday that atmospheric and oceanic conditions continue to favor an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year.

The area off the U.S. coast is starting to fizzle. A weak area of low pressure located several hundred miles off the coast of the southeastern United States continues to produce only limited shower and thunderstorm activity.

Senator Rick Scott will join state, local, and emergency management officials in Jacksonville on Wednesday for a press conference urging Floridians to stay prepared with Hurricane Season underway.

The majority of our region will be under a Heat Advisory from noon to 6 p.m. today, as temperatures are expected to soar into the upper 90s. We're also tracking a tropical wave in the far Atlantic.

Citizens Property Insurance Corp.’s policy count dropped below 800,000 last week and is projected to plunge to fewer than 654,000 by the end of the year, the state insurer’s top executive said Wednesday.

St. Johns County residents were invited to a free sandbag distribution ahead of hurricane season.

Farm Share held a free distribution on Saturday in Jacksonville, but this time around, it wasn’t just food being handed out.

The charity is giving away hurricane supply kits at nine events across the state Saturday morning. The local event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday outside Celebration Church.

Two days into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and the National Hurricane Center is already monitoring an area of potential development.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management held a press conference, urging Floridians to make their final preparations before hurricane season starts on June 1.

Overnight storms moved south through Jacksonville, bringing a cool-down with highs in the 80s before the 90s are expected to return. The Weather Authority details what to expect before summer heats up again.

The Atlantic Hurricane season begins on June 1, and NOAA forecasted an above-normal season.

Expertos del Servicio Metereológico Nacional predicen una actividad de huracanes superior al promedio para este año en el Atlántico. Por lo tanto, meteorólogos recalcaron la importancia de estar preparado antes, durante y después de una tormenta severa.

News4JAX is helping you get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season-- from getting your home ready to making sure your family can weather a storm, to showing you how our meteorologists conduct their storm tracking, all to help keep you informed

Northeast Florida’s coastal communities, particularly in Flagler and St. Johns counties, have seen direct effects from hurricanes in recent years, with places like Summerhaven and South Ponte Vedra Beach proving to be especially vulnerable to storm surge and flooding.

With hurricane season looming, UF Health Jacksonville is storm-ready—thanks to “Disaster Jen,” the fearless emergency manager leading critical drills and disaster response planning.

With another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, Florida is preparing for the possibility that the federal government will not respond like it has in the past.

Rain chances increase gradually after holiday

NOAA forecasts 13 to 19 named storms for the upcoming 2025 hurricane season (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of these, 6 to 10 are expected to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher).

As hurricane season approaches, first responder agencies across Duval County are ensuring families are prepared. The Jax Ready Festival begins Friday, offering a free event designed to help the community get ready for potential emergencies.

As hurricane season approaches, first responder agencies across Duval County are ensuring families are prepared. The Jax Ready Festival begins Friday, offering a free event designed to help the community get ready for potential emergencies.

With hurricane season on the horizon, Glynn County officials have launched a new effort seeking to support and connect local faith-based organizations before, during, and after disasters.

A new insurance company is joining the Florida market just months before the start of hurricane season, marking the 12th company to enter the insurance landscape since lawmakers passed state laws aimed at reforming the industry.

La Niña has ended, and ENSO-neutral conditions are here. Learn what this means for Florida's summer weather, including heat, rainfall, and the 2025 hurricane season.

The City of Jacksonville and the Emergency Preparedness Division urged residents with special medical needs to register for emergency assistance ahead of hurricane season.

From freezing temperatures to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather in 2024 was memorable — especially for the people that it impacted the most.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was a nail-biter to the end, keeping seasonal hurricane forecasters on the edge of their seats this past hurricane season. So how did they do in predicting the numbers?

The Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on November 30, 2024, and for Floridians, it was one for the history books.

Sara is expected to dissipate, with no significant potential for redevelopment in the Gulf of Mexico.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms in the Central and Western Caribbean Sea that could impact Florida, but right now it’s too early to tell where it will go.

The National Hurricane Center‘s latest advisory on Category 2 Hurricane Rafael showed a compact cyclone that continues to bounce around the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Tropical Development Possible in the Caribbean as we Near the Last Month of Hurricane Season

We are just days away from the last month of Hurricane Season, which ends on Nov. 30. However, there has been a consistent chance for a disturbance in the tropics during the first week in November.

This month, Clay County Fire Rescue is offering tips on the dangers of fire hazards and how to prevent them. October is National Fire Prevention Month.

Hurricane Season ends November 30, We're Still Watching the Caribbean

Stressful situations can have an impact on mental health, including life-threatening natural disasters.

July and August were quiet months for hurricane season, especially August 13 through September 8, the quietest it has been since 1968, but now it may seem like the tropics might be waking up.

Over a million people lost power during Hurricane Helene more storms could follow

Over a million people lost power during Hurricane Helene more storms could follow

Weather Forecasting has changed throughout the decades. Today, the National Hurricane Center Hurricane Season has recently introduced new terms for different storm categories.

Friday, the National Hurricane Center named the seventh storm of the 2024 season, Tropical Storm Gordon, approximately 2,452 miles away from Jacksonville.

You need to be prepared in case another storm comes our way. Don't miss out on your chance to stock up and save money at the same time.

Active season so far and the peak has yet to come.

Tropical Storm Debby’s center is expected to move offshore of the Southeast Georgia coast later today, and the system could pose a significant risk of flash flooding over parts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina over the next few days.

As Tropical Storm Debby slowly moved over Northeast Florida, Ken Knight Drive residents were relieved to see a mostly clear road Monday morning but said they were closely monitoring the area as it is historically known for flooding.

A Jacksonville man is relieved to be ok after a massive tree fell onto his home on Ribault Scenic Drive amid Tropical Storm Debby.

Overnight into Tuesday, we will be tracking Tropical Storm Debby as it slowly moves north. Tropical conditions are expected through the morning for coastal SE GA and the Golden Isles. Rain will slowly move away from our area during the late morning and afternoon. Wind will be 15-25 mph.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) continues to monitor and prepare for the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Debby.

As Tropical Depression 4 approaches Florida, many Northeast Florida counties are hosting sandbag distributions to ensure residents are prepared for the storm.

Understanding how cols work can shed light on why tropical Invest 97 can stay weak and still unleash devastating amounts of rain.

Scientists are closely watching the Pacific Ocean's temperature. A La Niña watch has been issued as they anticipate cooler water in the Pacific taking over which could have consequences for the peak of Atlantic hurricane season.

A day after deadly Hurricane Beryl pounded Texas, experts at Colorado State University on Tuesday increased their storm forecast for what was already expected to be an above-average hurricane season.

JEA did not wait until hurricane season started to have the supplies needed to respond to an emergency.

News4JAX went to find out what option St. Johns County commissioners favor from a study, listing several multi-million dollar preventative solutions, they released a year ago. Commissioners said it could still take more time to decide.

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With the ongoing risk of beach erosion as hurricane season begins, News4JAX went back to check out Summer Haven, an area of St. Johns County that’s been hit hard in recent years.

Big changes and big money are on the way for the State of Florida’s My Safe Florida Home Program. $200 million is available July 1 to help Floridians harden their homes to save money on their property insurance.

The tropics are starting to pick up for the hurricane season. The Weather Authority is currently tracking two tropical systems, one east of the Bahamas and another in the southwest portion of the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane season is here and to help Jacksonville residents prepare, two organizations held a supplies giveaway Saturday morning.

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season began Saturday, and to help Floridians prepare, the first Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday also kicked off.

Florida Power & Light Company debunked common misconceptions about power outages so the community can be well-prepared in case of an emergency this hurricane season.

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season began Saturday, and to help Floridians prepare, the first Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday also kicked off.

Hurricane season starts Saturday and forecasters predict it could be one of the busiest on record.

JEA trimmed trees ahead of hurricane season to reduce the risk of branches falling on powerlines and causing power outages.

With hurricane season quickly approaching, it is important that everybody is prepared, especially people with preexisting conditions and health-related illnesses.

A solid plan will save your life in the event of a tropical cyclone approaching our area.

Local emergency managers are working with their state counterparts to best prepare for this year’s hurricane season.

Clay Humane, a nonprofit veterinary clinic in Orange Park, is encouraging pet parents to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season on the First Coast.

With hurricane season going on, you may be wondering, is it really a good idea to book a cruise in that time frame? Is it going to be canceled?

We are a little over a month away from the start of the 2024 hurricane season, but before it begins, we want to hear from you. We want to know what information you’d like from us before, during and after a hurricane. Take this short survey and help us better understand what information you find the most valuable this hurricane season.

La Niña looks likely in the coming months as forecasters are seeing a likely transition from El Niño to neutral conditions by April-June 2024.

A couple of Spots to Watch in the Tropics, One Close to Home

Storm 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.

While major hurricane strikes in the state have happened before, Idalia is special in many ways.