All Posts by “”

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today: Ian strengthened once again into a hurricane on Thursday, as it continued its north-northeast trek along northeast Florida. The National Hurricane canceled the tropical storm watch for Alachua County, which includes Gainesville, as of the 5 p.m. advisory. Despite some strong wind gusts, forecasters believe weather conditions will continue to improve in Gainesville as the night progresses. Hurricane conditions are possible by tonight along the coast of Northeast Florida. Heavy rainfall will continue to spread across the northeastern parts of the Florida peninsula and reach portions…

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Tropical Storm Ian. Here is what we know today: Ian weakened to a tropical storm on Thursday. Weather conditions in Gainesville are expected to improve today, according to the National Weather Service Center office in Jacksonville. However, parts of Alachua County, including the Gainesville campus, remain under a tropical storm watch, as winds are ranging between 25 and 35 mph, with wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Tropical Storm Ian has emerged into the western Atlantic and is moving north-northeastward. The National Hurricane Center expects Ian may strengthen into a hurricane once again…

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida as a dangerous Category 4 storm, according to the Wednesday, 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It is expected to move over Central Florida during the next day and emerge into the western Atlantic later Thursday. Computer models continue to show the storm moving at a slower pace. As a result, tropical storm winds are expected to continue Wednesday night across Northeast and North Central Florida, which includes Alachua County. The weather will continue to deteriorate through…

What about scheduled exams and assignments? Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30. Students with specific questions about their course and/or assignment deadlines should reach out to their faculty members. Where is my student? Are they safe? Family members are encouraged to make a communication plan with their student and discuss plans to stay connected and/or re-connect in the event power loss. As always, if there is an immediate concern for student safety, or if a student needs immediate…

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Ian has strengthened into a dangerous Category 4 storm, according to the Wednesday, 5 a.m. advisory of the National Hurricane Center. It is expected to move onshore along the coast of Southwest and West Central Florida later this morning and to turn north on Thursday. Weakening is expected after landfall. Computer models show the storm moving at a slower pace. As a result, tropical storm winds are expected to begin Wednesday night and early Thursday morning across Northeast and North Central Florida, which includes Alachua…

The safety of University of Florida students and employees is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, the University of Florida will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30, because of Hurricane Ian. Only essential university personnel should report for work during that time. Additionally, the university announced Monday that classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, are canceled Wednesday through Friday. During this time, all special events have also been canceled. The university expects to reopen and resume classes and normal campus operations on Saturday, Oct. 1. Essential employees should check…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Ian. While some uncertainty remains about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today: A tropical storm watch has been issued for most of Northeast and North Central Florida to include Alachua County. A tropical storm watch means the National Hurricane Center believes tropical storm-force winds are possible in those areas within the next 48 hours. A hurricane warning has been extended southward from the Anclote River in Pasco County to Bonita Beach. The warning includes the Tampa Bay area. Hurricane-force winds are expected in the warning areas beginning Wednesday…

Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30. An announcement regarding other university operations and campus closures, as well as Family Weekend activities, will be made by Tuesday evening. A determination regarding the resumption of classes will be announced at a later date. Information on student services during the hurricane will be announced Tuesday evening. Additional university guidance regarding safety and sheltering will be forthcoming. UF/IFAS personnel outside Gainesville should adhere to their county government guidelines on closing. Personnel in…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Ian. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today: During the 5 p.m., advisory, the National Hurricane Center issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for Pinellas County and coastal Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. A hurricane warning means the National Hurricane Center believes hurricane-force winds are possible in those areas within the next 36 hours. Additional tropical storm and storm surge watches and warnings have been issued throughout parts of Central, North and Southwest Florida. The National Hurricane Center believes there is a “danger of…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Ian. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today: In the 5 a.m. advisory, the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch for Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota and Pinellas counties, in addition to a storm surge watch for Pinellas County and the coastal areas of Hillsborough and Manatee counties. Additionally, a tropical storm watch has been issued for the inland portions of Charlotte and Lee counties. While the storm’s exact trajectory remains uncertain, a hurricane watch means that the National Hurricane Center believes hurricane-force winds are…