UF Weather Center

21/01/2025

Millions of Americans are bracing for a major blast of Arctic air, and some of the most historic weather will be in the Gulf coast. Florida Storms digital meteorologist Leslie Hudson has an update.

Millions of Americans are bracing for a major blast of Arctic air, and some of the most historic weather will be in the Gulf coast. Florida Storms digital me...

19/01/2025

Florida is on track to have one of the coldest winters in 15 years according to the National Weather Service. Another polar plunge is taking grip across the state this week. A wintery mix of freezing rain, snow, and ice are all in play. Leslie Hudson has more.

Florida is bracing for another polar plunge this week as bitterly cold weather returns to the State with a wintery mix of possible freezing rain, snow, and more.

19/01/2025

Inauguration Day weather is forecasted to be one of the coldest in 40 years.
Dangerously cold temperatures are expected tomorrow, sending millions of spectators to find other ways to watch the historic swearing in. Florida Storms digital meteorologist Leslie Hudson has more.

Dangerously cold temperatures are expected on Inauguration Day, sending millions of spectators to find other ways to watch the historic swearing in.

06/01/2025

A strong front moving through on Monday could cause storms in parts of Florida. This cold front will open the gates for a cold air mass that could be the coldest in two years for parts of South Florida. Read the complete forecast below.

Some storms could affect parts of Florida as a strong front moves through on Tuesday. This cold front will open the gates for a cold air mass that could be the coldest in 2 years for parts of South Florida.

01/12/2024

Hurricane forecasters got it right when they predicted that 2024 had the ingredients necessary to fuel an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, but no one could have predicted just how historic the season would turn out to be. Florida Storms digital meteorologist Leslie Hudson has more.

Hurricane forecasters got it right when they predicted that 2024 had the ingredients necessary to fuel an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, but no one could have predicted just how historic the season would turn out to be.

19/10/2024

Another hurricane develops north of the Dominican Republic.

Hurricane Oscar is set to slowly move toward southern Cuba, where heavy rains are expected. It will make another slow turn and stay away from the U.S.

Hurricane Oscar just north of the Dominican Republic, track

10/10/2024

Hang in there Florida!

Milton will take a lot of moisture out of Florida. Much cooler and less humid Thursday afternoon.
Friday brings some humidity back to South Florida, but still comfortable.

10/10/2024

Heavy rains will continue across Central Florida overnight. An additional 10 inches of rain are possible. Flash floods are probable as Milton's heavy rains will be focused north of the I-4 corridor.

10/10/2024

Milton's wind speeds gradually decrease, but the heavy rainfall and the high risk of flash floods continue overnight across Central Florida. Please stay aware.

When will it stop? What happens after it moves away from Florida?

Maximum sustained winds of at least 120 mph at landfall and its winds will gradually decrease but the high risk of flash floods continue.

10/10/2024

Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key with maximum sustained winds at 120mph.

It's the third hurricane to make landfall in Florida this season.

09/10/2024

As extreme winds hit the Tampa Bay area, power outages will drastically increase. has not made landfall, but the strongest winds are approaching the West Central Coast.