Tropical Storm Fred – Update #2 – 8/11/2021
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Fred, and much remains unknown about the storm’s path. Here’s what we know today: Tropical storm conditions are possible in northern Haiti and the southeastern Bahamas and in portions of Cuba later today. Heavy rainfall could lead to flash, urban and small stream flooding along with […]
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six – Update #1 – 8/10/2021
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, and much remains unknown about its path. Here’s what we know today: The system is forecast to become Tropical Strom Fred likely later today or tomorrow. Tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico beginning today and […]
University of Florida to Resume Normal Operations
As Tropical Storm Elsa moves across the Florida Peninsula, the University of Florida is currently scheduled to reopen and resume classes and normal campus operations on Thursday, July 8. Shift workers should check with their supervisors regarding scheduling. Those on the UF Health Jacksonville campus and in other locations around the state should check with […]
Tropical Storm Elsa – Update #7 – 7/7/2021
University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Elsa. Here’s what we know today: Alachua County is currently under tropical storm and flood warnings. However, the current forecast indicates Gainesville is expected to see improving conditions throughout the day. In-person and online classes at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville are canceled and […]
University Statement Regarding Operations During Tropical Storm Elsa
The University of Florida’s main campus in Gainesville will be closed on Wednesday, July 7 because of Tropical Storm Elsa. Only essential university personnel should report for work. Classes will resume and campus will reopen Thursday, July 8. Alachua County is currently under a tropical storm warning. We ask UF Health clinical and core service […]
Tropical Storm Elsa – Update #6 – 7/6/2021
University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Elsa. Here’s what we know today: As Elsa moves near or along the western Florida Peninsula through Wednesday, heavy rainfall may result in isolated flash, urban and minor river flooding, with considerable flash and urban flooding possible in the southwest and western portions of Florida. There […]
Classes at UF’s Campus Cancelled, Offices Closed July 7
All classes at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville will be canceled and offices will be closed Wednesday, July 7, because of Tropical Storm Elsa. Essential employees should check with their supervisors. Classes will resume and campus will reopen Thursday, July 8. Clinical personnel and all UF Health staff in Gainesville should follow their […]
Tropical Storm Elsa – Update #5 – 7/5/2021
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa. Here’s what we know today: Heavy rain will impact the Cayman Islands and Cuba today resulting in significant flooding and mudslides over Cuba. Tropical storm conditions and dangerous storm surge are expected to continue across portions of central and western Cuba today. As Tropical Storm […]
Tropical Storm Elsa – Update #4 – 7/4/2021
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa, and much remains unknown about the storm’s path. Here’s what we know today: Tropical storm conditions and dangerous storm surge are expected with hurricane conditions possible in portions of eastern Cuba later today and tonight. Tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of central and […]
Tropical Storm Elsa – Update #3 – 7/3/2021
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa, and much remains unknown about the storm’s path. Here’s what we know today: A hurricane warning remains in effect for portions of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Heavy rain will impact the Cayman Islands and Cuba tomorrow into Monday. Tropical storm conditions and dangerous storm […]