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My fellow Gators, While we are still learning details regarding the extent of the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene, it is clear that our neighbors across the state are enduring significant damage and hardships. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with them. The University of Florida campus in Gainesville was spared, mostly experiencing minor damage from downed trees. We know that UF units throughout the state — especially UF/IFAS — have suffered more extensive damage. We are not aware of any injuries to UF personnel or students caused by the storm at this time. For that, I am extremely…

University of Florida officials are monitoring the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. Here is what we know today: The center of Helene crossed over the Big Bend of Florida region and was located in east central Georgia, as of the 5 a.m. advisory by the National Hurricane Center. While most warnings have been discontinued along the west coast of Florida, Alachua County, which includes Gainesville, remains under a Tropical Storm Warning. However, the Tornado Watch for Alachua County has ended. Alachua County Emergency Management reported “widespread power outages” throughout the county and “hazardous conditions,” as of a 4 a.m. update.…

This page contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Tropical Storm Helene and will be updated regularly. Florida Fresh Dining will continue to serve the campus community during Tropical Storm Helene. The Food Hall at Gator Corner & The Eatery at Broward Hall will remain open on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Additional dining information can be found on the Florida Fresh Dining website. Several Gator Athletics events have been canceled or postponed. Learn which events were affected by visiting the Florida Gators website. UF Online Gator Get-Together scheduled for Friday, September…

What about scheduled exams and assignments? Classes are canceled on Friday, Sept. 27, and UF offices in Gainesville will remain closed until 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time. Instructors will contact their students regarding rescheduling dates. I’m a student, and I was affected by the storm. What should I do? All students who have been affected by the storm are encouraged to immediately contact their instructors to discuss whether special accommodations can be made. Are events on campus canceled? All academic and student-related activities…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene. Here is what we know: Hurricane Helene has rapidly strengthened into a strong Category 4 hurricane, producing sustained winds of 135 mph, with stronger gusts, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. By the time it makes landfall in the Big Bend of Florida overnight, forecasters expect the storm will have intensified, capable of producing winds that are in excess of 130 mph or stronger. Currently, Helene is 190 miles southwest of Gainesville. Alachua County is under a Tornado Watch from now until 10 p.m. A Tropical Storm Warning…

University of Florida offices will remain closed and classes will be canceled through Friday, Sept. 27, in addition to today’s closure. The university expects to reopen and resume normal operations at 12:01 a.m Saturday, Sept. 28. Students who remained in Gainesville on Thursday are discouraged from heading home at this time. Essential UF employees should check with their supervisors regarding scheduling. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time. Special events have been canceled as well. Online students who live in the path of the storm beyond the Gainesville campus are…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Helene has strengthened into a strong Category 2 hurricane, producing sustained winds of 105 mph, with stronger gusts, according to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. By the time it makes landfall in the Big Bend of Florida this evening, forecasters expect the storm will have intensified into a major hurricane, capable of producing winds that are associated with a Category 3 storm and are in excess of 110 mph storm or stronger. Alachua County is under a Tornado Watch from…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Helene is producing sustained winds of 90 mph, with stronger gusts, according to the 5 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. As the storm continues its trek over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, it is expected to bring catastrophic winds to the Big Bend of Florida around sunset on Thursday. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of Alachua County, including Gainesville. Additionally, portions of Alachua County west of Interstate 75 are under a Hurricane Warning. Hurricane Helene’s wind field expanded overnight, with tropical…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene, which is a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 85 mph, according to the 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know: Hurricane Helene is organizing and starting its track into the southeast Gulf of Mexico. It is forecast to strengthen, becoming a Category 4 hurricane within 24 hours, and retaining that status before landfall in Apalachee Bay/Big Bend on Thursday evening, forecasters said. The storm’s wind field is expected to grow to a very large…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene, which was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane, according to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know: Hurricane Helene is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges, damaging winds, and flooding rains to large sections of Florida. The storm has sustained winds of 73 mph. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of Alachua County, including Gainesville, as of the advisory. Additionally, portions of Alachua County west of Interstate 75…