UF Weather Center

12/08/2026

Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the far North Atlantic, becoming the third named storm of the 2026 hurricane season. Meanwhile, two other tropical waves are being monitored in the deep tropics:

Tropical Storm Cristobal formed Wednesday over the North Atlantic, but the cyclone is expected to dissipate by the end of the workweek.

12/08/2026

A total solar eclipse will bypass Florida on Wednesday, but another significant astronomical event is on its way for later in the month.

Florida will miss out on seeing Wednesday's total solar eclipse, but residents can see a partial lunar eclipse during the night of Aug. 27.

08/08/2026

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FORECAST: There will be plenty to track during the upcoming week, from thunderstorms to the tropics, but the biggest story for students will be the heat. See how warm the first days of the new school year will be:

Many students will head back to school on Monday under hot and humid conditions across Florida. August 10 marks the first day of the 2026-27 school year.

06/08/2026

The hurricane season will near its peak in a few weeks, but forecasters say the Atlantic basin is still on track for a quieter-than-normal year. Here's why:

NOAA is maintaining its forecast for a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with the expectation of seven to 13 named storms, including two to six hurricanes.

05/08/2026

The Atlantic hurricane season is entering what is typically its busiest stretch, but experts at Colorado State University say activity could remain subdued. See the outlook hurricane forecasters just released:

According to its August outlook, Colorado State University expects nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane to form in 2026.

26/07/2026

Florida is known for its air conditioning, but thousands of homes across the state don't have it. See which parts of the state are in need from relief from the summer heat:

Florida has one of the highest rates of air conditioning, with 99.5% of households reporting having access to cooling.

22/07/2026

Tropical Storm Bertha has officially made landfall in Louisiana. While the storm is in a weakening stage, its influence will remain over coastal communities along the Gulf:

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall north of the mouth of the Mississippi River on Wednesday. The threat for dangerous rip currents was expected to continue along the Gulf Coast.

09/07/2026

The El Niño continues to strengthen over the Pacific. See how the global event could impact the weather during the second half of the summer:

A strengthening El Niño over the Pacific Ocean may be already influencing Florida's weather, with long-range outlooks indicating a return to below-average rainfall.

08/07/2026

Around half the state will be under a Heat Advisory on Wednesday. See what it means for temperatures: https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-07-07/heat-alerts-expand-across-florida-as-dangerous-temperatures-return

12/06/2026

Heat Advisories remain in effect until Saturday evening. Never leave anyone in the car. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and wear sunscreen this weekend.