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WEATHER ALERT

A watch and 2 advisories in effect for 6 regions in the area

SEVERE WEATHER


โ€˜Weโ€™ve never experienced that beforeโ€™: Jasper residents cleaning up, helping one another after Idalia

Residents in the small community Jasper said that theyโ€™d never seen anything like what Hurricane Idalia brought to town on Wednesday. Whipping winds and sideways rain started pounding the area just before noon and dragged on across the day.

Hurricane Idalia photo gallery: See the aftermath of the storm in Florida

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm in the early morning hours Wednesday. These are images from across the state from the storm.

Why weโ€™ve seen such a very odd, active weather pattern in June

There is no doubt the weather has been unsettled in the past several days.

Tree falls on home on Jacksonvilleโ€™s Northside

JFRD assists woman out of home after tree falls on roof

Holy Hail! Viewers capture hail downpour in Florida, Georgia

Severe hail pummeled portions of Central Florida Tuesday evening, damaging windows, fences and even pool screens and lanais.

Monday is the 30th anniversary of โ€˜The Storm of the Centuryโ€™

Thirty years ago, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia were rocked by one of the worst winter storms to ever impact the region.

Powerful storm system slamming parts of Midwest and Southeast

A large and intense storm system is rolling across the Midwest and Southeast, bringing tornadoes, flooding rains and even heavy snow to the region.

How a possible derecho slammed the Southern Plains Sunday

A possible derecho and multiple tornadoes impacted portions of Southern Plains on Sunday.

Know where to go when thunderstorms and tornadoes threaten

This week is Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week, and Wednesdayโ€™s topic is on thunderstorms and tornadoes.

These are the marine hazards to look out for

Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week continues Tuesday, and the topic is on marine hazards.

Itโ€™s been a busy year for tornadoes -- and more are expected Tuesday

2023 has already been a very busy year in the US for severe weather and tornadoes.

2 tornadoes touched down Wednesday in Southeast Georgia

Two tornadoes were confirmed in Southeast Georgia on Wednesday afternoon from a round of severe storms.

Quiet weather returns this afternoon

The severe weather threat has ended across the entire region, but a few showers will push though as the cold front moves across the area. It will stay warm, with highs today in the mid 70s.

Weather Authority Alert: Strong to severe storms possible Thursday

The threat of strong to severe storms is increasing across all of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Storm system bringing blizzard conditions and tornadoes to central US

A powerful storm system is dumping heavy snow in parts of the Dakotas, while tornadoes are possible in parts of south-central US.

Weekend packed with crazy weather, whatโ€™s next?

The weather this past weekend was anything but boring! We had dense morning fog, sunshine and gorgeous beach weather, and severe storms causing golf ball size hail and intense lightning.

Ocala tornado damage estimated at over $15M

Officials in Marion County are now estimating over $15 million in damage after a tornado tore through Ocala on Saturday.

All your best hurricane tips: These pieces of advice will have you reaching for a pen

We thought weโ€™d ask: What storm-related advice do you wish you had received sooner?

Families with infants, are you ready for a severe weather situation?

Families with infants, are you ready for a severe weather situation?

Itโ€™s quite a daunting task, to ready yourself for a severe weather situation when you have a new baby in tow.

Itโ€™s Atlantic hurricane season: Do you understand what โ€˜the coneโ€™ really is?

Itโ€™s Atlantic hurricane season: Do you understand what โ€˜the coneโ€™ really is?

When weather teams issue forecasts, they come with certain specifics to help people understand whatโ€™s happening.

Tornado damaged homes, injured 2 in Starke on Christmas Eve

Tornado damaged homes, injured 2 in Starke on Christmas Eve

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ Thunderstorms that swept through Northeast Florida on Christmas Eve spawned a tornado in Starke that left two people injured, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. Crews surveyed the damage left in Bradford County in the wake of the strong storms and said itโ€™s consistent with a tornado with maximum winds of 105 mph, classifying it an EF1. The NWS said the tornado developed just after 6 p.m. and left a damage path of about 4.13 miles. The tornado caused damage to trees, fences, and roofs on manufactured homes along its 4-mile path, NWS said. News4Jax saw damage along Highway 100 near Starke, where trees fell onto two homes and a car.

Widespread damage left in wake of Christmas Eve storms

Widespread damage left in wake of Christmas Eve storms

MandarinSome of the most significant damage could be found in the Natureโ€™s Walk subdivision in the Mandarin neighborhood, where a tree came crashing down atop the roof of a home. RELATED: Damage & power outages reported in wake of Christmas Eve stormsโ€œIt sounded like a tornado,โ€ he recalled. Fortunately for him, there was minimal damage because the uprooted tree came to rest on a support beam, which absorbed the brunt of the impact. OH, CHRISTMAS TREES | Here's a look at Claire Lane in Mandarin. The News4Jax Weather Authority believes some of the damage was caused by straight line winds.

Whatโ€™s the difference between a watch and warning, anyway? A hurricane guide

Whether you just moved somewhere that gets threatened by hurricanes often or youโ€™re just an avid weather-follower, of course you want to be in the know.

When it comes to storms and protecting your home, err on the side of caution: Weโ€™ll tell you how

When it comes to storms and protecting your home, err on the side of caution: Weโ€™ll tell you how

But regardless where youโ€™re located or what types of weather your region regularly experiences, itโ€™s always best to remain vigilant. When it comes to hurricanes and big storms, thereโ€™s always so much talk about how to prepare the insides of our homes. Therefore, itโ€™s always better to err on the side of caution, he added. โ€œThereโ€™s nothing wrong with being too careful.โ€So, the next time a big stormโ€™s coming to town, walk around the exterior of your house, your property or your yard. You could even turn this into a project, moving just a few belongings a day, leading up to the storm.

How does a hurricane develop, anyway?

How does a hurricane develop, anyway?

If youโ€™re not a scientist, a person who follows the weather or a storm-tracker, then it might seem random: Why do some tropical systems turn into hurricanes, and why do others fall apart?

These steps will keep your pet safe if a hurricane hits where you live

For people in parts of the country that are hit by hurricanes, you probably already know to have an emergency kit ready for a momentโ€™s notice, but do you have everything prepared for your four-legged friend?

Lake City mother and daughter survive intense storm

Lake City mother and daughter survive intense storm

LAKE CITY, Fla. โ€“ A Lake City woman and her mother are thanking God they are alive after a tree crashed into their mobile home before dawn Wednesday. Just before 5 a.m., Campe received a News4Jax weather alert saying, โ€œTake cover now. โ€œI believe that wholeheartedly was a sign of God and he protected us with this," Campe said. Columbia County Emergency Management told News4Jax two other homes received storm damage early Wednesday morning but there were no significant injuries. The National Weather Service will go to Campeโ€™s home to take pictures and determine whether straight-line winds or a tornado caused the damage.

Looming hurricane season adds to fears of compounded emergency during pandemic

Looming hurricane season adds to fears of compounded emergency during pandemic

Emergency management specialists agree the effects of a pandemic are comparable to a hurricane. The American Meteorological Society went as far as to say the coronavirus pandemic is the equivalent of the entire nation being hit with a Category 5 hurricane. But specialists are facing the fact the pandemic situation could become a double disaster as hurricane season officially starts on June 1. A double disaster could turn triple threat as forecaster expects the tropics to generate an above-average storm season. The American Meteorological Society released an official statement on the matter, saying, โ€œDo not let the virus prevent you from seeking refuge from a tornado.

Dust cloud subsides; I-10 in Madison, Suwannee counties reopens

Dust cloud subsides; I-10 in Madison, Suwannee counties reopens

Dust blown from several freshly plowed fields near Interstate 10 in Madison and Suwanee counties due to Thursdayโ€™s gusty winds dropped visibility to near zero and forced the Florida Highway Patrol detour traffic off the highway for hours. I-10 was closed both directions for part of Madison and Suwanne counties between the 263 and 271 mile markers from before noon until 5:15 p.m. Morning Show meteorologist Richard Nunn said the high winds were part of a line of severe storms moving across the state from the west. Sustained wind gusts of 20 mph are expected in the afternoon and gusts could reach 35 mph.

Severe weather puts a damper on holiday plans nationwide

Severe weather puts a damper on holiday plans nationwide

JACKSONVILLE, Fla โ€“ Severe weather Monday is putting a damper on holiday travel nationwide. Millions are effected by nasty weather just as we enter into one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Closer to home, flights are on schedule at Jacksonville International Airport at last check Monday morning. TSA reccommends arriving 2 hours early for domestic flights and three hours for international flights. Find more TSA travel guideline here.

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