Florida anglers will have 14 consecutive days to catch red snapper this fall after NOAA Fisheries approved a revised permit for the state-managed season.

Southwestern Mexico is bracing for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane in the Pacific.

Hurricane Polo is gaining strength as it moves along Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 cyclone.

The National Hurricane Center says the tropical cyclone named Polo is now a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean.

Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell have pelted Hawaii’s western islands, causing widespread power outages.

Texas authorities have rescued dozens of people from stranded cars, homes surrounded by floodwaters and an assisted living facility as former Tropical Storm Edouard lingered over rural parts of the state.

The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression while unleashing heavy rains and strong winds on parts of Texas.

Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana.

Forecasters say Hurricane Karina has become a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, but poses no immediate threat to land.

The National Hurricane Center said it will start issuing advisories on the newly named Tropical Storm Dolly at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Julio has dissipated in the Pacific Ocean near the stronger Tropical Storm Iselle.

Tropical Storm Moke is passing to the south of Hawaii's Big Island, close enough to dump a foot or more of rain on communities dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the Pacific Ocean.

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the Pacific Ocean.

Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days.

Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after raking Hawaii without making landfall.

Hurricane Lala has skirted Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall and is expected to weaken after lashing the region with strong winds and drenching rain.

Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii.

Tropical Storm Cristobal, located well west of the Azores, is expected to dissipate soon.

Three tropical waves are being monitored for development this week.

Two tropical waves are expected to move off the west coast of Africa early next week.

Based on the activity (or lack of it) that we’ve seen so far in the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters from NOAA’s National Weather Service shared an updated prediction for the season, and it’s even lower than it was before June 1.

Large waves are coming ashore in Hawaii thanks to Tropical Storm Fausto and in Mexico thanks to Hurricane Genevieve.

Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific Ocean far from land while Tropical Storm Fausto increases impacts on Hawaii.

Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 4 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean.

Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico.

The heat and humidity will continue to build across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia this week. In fact, temperatures could come close to record levels. However, it is summer after all and when you factor in the humidity it feels much warmer. Let’s discuss the heat index and some tips to stay safe during the heat.

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat.

Tropical Storm Arthur is the first of the Atlantic season and threatens the southern United States with dangerous flash flooding.

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast of Texas could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.

In the latest ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) discussion issued by the Climate Prediction Center, El Niño conditions are currently present and are expected to strengthen into the upcoming Northern Hemisphere winter.

Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast.

The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed.

News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner explains why NOAA has predicted a below-normal hurricane season for Jacksonville, shares today's fire and fog concerns, and gives a short-term weather outlook.

Just one day before Florida’s newly extended Atlantic red snapper season was slated to begin for eager anglers, a federal court halted the recreational fishing period under exempted fishing permits in the South Atlantic, effective immediately.

Just one day before Florida’s newly extended Atlantic red snapper season was slated to begin for eager anglers, a federal court halted the recreational fishing period under exempted fishing permits in the South Atlantic, effective immediately.

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is releasing its 2026 hurricane season outlook Thursday morning.

If you’ve visited the beach recently, you may have noticed massive piles of brown seaweed blanketing the shoreline. That seaweed is called sargassum — and it’s washing up in droves along Florida’s east coast.

NOAA hurricane specialists will join experts from other fields this week for workshops and panel discussions about tropical cyclones during the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando.

Duval County had the 21st wettest August in 131 years when over 2.50 inches above normal fell at Jacksonville International Airport.

Tropical Storm Melissa has begun dumping rain on Hispaniola as forecasters warned of a flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region this week.

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

Priscilla has lost hurricane strength as it churns off Mexico's western Pacific coast ever closer to the Baja California peninsula.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jerry has strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward the Caribbean.

Hurricane Priscilla was strengthening early Monday in the Pacific Ocean with heavy rain and gusty winds threatening coastal areas of southwest Mexico.

Tropical Storm Priscilla has formed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico.

Tropical Storm Imelda has formed near the Bahamas and is forecast to become a hurricane curving away from the southeast U.S. seacoast early this week.

Crews are preparing for a weather system forecast to near South Carolina as a hurricane early next week.

Crews have been preparing for a weather system forecast to hit South Carolina as a hurricane early next week.

The former Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds and a storm surge to the Azores islands despite forecasters downgrading the system.

Tropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean at the same time Hurricane Gabrielle races toward the Azores islands.

The National Hurricane Center advised people in the Azores to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gabrielle which is now a Category 4 hurricane in the central Atlantic Ocean.

No threat to Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida

Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed far from land in the Atlantic Ocean.

Mario, a storm system swirling off Mexico's Pacific coast, has once again become a tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Kiko is creating high surf and rip currents for parts of Hawaii, even as it weakens north of the islands.

Forecasters say Hurricane Kiko is weakening as it continues on a track forecast to take the storm north of the Hawaiian islands in coming days.

Hurricane Kiko has intensified again to a Category 4 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean.

Lorena has weakened to a tropical storm, but forecasters warn of life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides in parts of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Forecasters say Erin has exploded into a major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean just north of the Caribbean.

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

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 National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Henriette has formed in the Pacific Ocean.

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits inched up modestly last week as business continue to retain staff despite economic uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.

Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeastern U.S. coast.

Heat doesn’t just mean canceled events.

2025 hurricane forecasts will lack Saildrone data as NOAA pauses use of ocean drones that provide critical air-sea interface measurements for storm prediction.

Tropical Storm Barbara continues to weaken as it heads northwest away from land and is likely to dissipate by Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Barbara was strengthening off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could become a hurricane Monday.

Saharan Desert Dust heading toward Florida

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

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).

New research from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and NOAA scientists has officially identified the bumpiest hurricane flight ever: a 1989 mission into Hurricane Hugo, where the P-3 Orion aircraft endured accelerations peaking at 7.86 meters per second squared—about 25 feet per second of jolt.

A new study finds that climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too.

Cuts to NOAA have decreased the number of hurricane hunter flight directors which could impact this season's hurricane forecast predictions.

A mysterious affliction that causes prehistoric, endangered smalltooth sawfish to spin erratically in Florida waters and often die appears to have resurfaced, with more than 50 deaths last year.

Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual.

In January 2025, the weather around the world told two very different stories.

Join the community on Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. at Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach for a unique opportunity to create a life-size North Atlantic right whale mosaic art installation using oyster shells.

The recent hurricane season has ended, and there are several months until the next season officially starts on June 1. You might think that the crews of NOAA and the USAF Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft get a break during this time, but that’s not the case. They continue to fly missions focused on winter storms.

The Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART) system is a critical tool in the detection and real-time reporting of tsunamis.

Solar storms may produce faint auroras across the northern rim of the United States this Thanksgiving.

U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford, along with 22 fellow members of the House, sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Thursday to oppose the consideration of area closures and other decisions that would impact the red snapper seasons for recreational anglers in the South Atlantic.

NEWS4JAX anchor and reporter John Asebes recently went to great heights—700 feet, to be exact—to see the technology in action.

While Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia don’t typically fall into the seasons pattern of leaves changing into bright reds, golden yellows, and glowing orange, we should at least be feeling more like Fall.

NOAA debunks weather modification claiming no one creates or steers hurricanes; the technology does not exist.

Forecasters say Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean.

Oscar has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall Sunday in eastern Cuba.

Drought is likely to develop or worsen across portions of the Southwest and Gulf Coast.

One shouldn’t expect a smooth ride through a hurricane, but Milton knocked the Hurricane Hunter crew around a bit as they entered the storm’s eye Tuesday.

If you look up in the sky, all you will see is a blue sky or a night sky, but from a telescope, you might get a glimpse of the satellites orbiting Earth

Forecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves caused by it could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend.

Forecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane.

Hurricane Helene knocked out power to 4.5 million Americans across the lower South Eastern U.S., leaving the National Weather Service stranded.

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.

The city of St. Augustine is looking for public input for its citywide vulnerability assessment. This assessment helps the area measure potential impacts from flooding and sea level rise as well as find out who and what might be affected.

The National Hurricane Center says Storm Ileana has weakened to a tropical depression.

Researchers looked at several factors, including hurricane risk assessments and anticipated financial loss from hurricanes according to FEMA.