2019 Weather Alerts

**Hurricane Dorian Update for Saturday (8/31) at 1:20 p.m.** Storm FAQ: https://updates.emergency.ufl.edu/2019/08/28/storm-preparation-faq/ The UF campus in Gainesville is on a normal schedule this weekend and a normal holiday schedule on Monday. Classes are canceled and offices closed on Tuesday. UF units with operations outside of Gainesville should follow the closures and guidance of their local governments. All UF units in the peninsula should continue to closely monitor the progress of Dorian even with the recent, positive forecast changes. Much of the peninsula remains within the forecast error cone. At the 11 a.m. advisory, Dorian was located approximately 415 miles east…

**Hurricane Dorian Update for Friday (8/30) at 12:50 p.m.** Storm FAQ:  https://updates.emergency.ufl.edu/2019/08/28/storm-preparation-faq/ The UF campus in Gainesville has canceled classes and closed offices for Tuesday, September 3. UF units outside of Alachua County should follow their local government closures and advice from their local officials. All UF units in the peninsula should closely follow the progress of Dorian and be prepared to implement their tropical weather plans. At the 11 a.m. advisory, Dorian was located 660 miles east of West Palm Beach with maximum sustained winds of 110mph. On the current forecast track, the core of Dorian should move over…

Storm FAQ:  https://updates.emergency.ufl.edu/2019/08/28/storm-preparation-faq/ Due to Hurricane Dorian, the University of Florida’s campus in Gainesville will be closed and classes are canceled for Tuesday, Sept. 3. An announcement regarding whether campus will be closed and classes canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 4, will be forthcoming when a decision is made. Depending on the hurricane’s projected impact, campus shelters may be opened for students, faculty and staff, and their family members. We will provide announcements regarding shelters and other campus-related operations on a regular basis. Please monitor official university channels. Campus will remain open on a normal holiday schedule for Monday, Sept. 2, including…

TO: All UF Faculty, Staff and Students FROM: UF Police Chief and Assistant Vice President of Public and Environment Safety, Linda J. Stump-Kurnick RE: Severe Weather Guidance With a tropical weather system approaching the state of Florida this week, our top priorities are the safety and welfare of our students, faculty and staff in our community. We encourage everyone to take the necessary precautions in advance of the forecast. At this time, the university will be maintaining a normal schedule, but if the conditions warrant changes, we will keep everyone informed. The university community is also urged to monitor media…

**Hurricane Dorian Update for Thursday (8/29) at 12:50 p.m.** Storm FAQ:  https://updates.emergency.ufl.edu/2019/08/28/storm-preparation-faq/ At this time, UF has not cancelled classes. Any cancellation announcements will be posted on updates.emergency.ufl.edu. All UF units in the peninsula should closely monitor the progress of Dorian and be prepared to implement their tropical weather plans late this weekend. UF units with operations outside of Alachua County should follow closures of their local government and follow advice from local officials, including evacuations. At the 11 a.m. advisory, the center of Hurricane Dorian was located 370 miles east of the Southeastern Bahamas with maximum sustained winds of 85…

BEFORE THE STORM Ensure storm supply kit is stocked – checklist: https://emergency.ufl.edu/preparedness/build-your-disaster-kit/ Fuel vehicle Inform family and friends of the plan, especially if sheltering in a different location than usual Remove or secure outside items such as potted plants, grills and lawn furniture DURING THE STORM Stay indoors and do not travel during the storm If winds become strong, stay away from doors and windows. Take refuge in an interior room, closet or hallway Do NOT use candles, which can increase fire risk Understand that emergency services and scheduled bus routes might not be able to respond or operate during the…

**Tropical Storm Dorian Update for Wednesday (8/28) at 11:00am** Storm FAQ:  https://updates.emergency.ufl.edu/2019/08/28/storm-preparation-faq/ At the 11 a.m. advisory, Tropical Storm Dorian was located 25 miles southeast of St. Croix with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. Strengthening to a hurricane is expected later today. The storm is forecast to move near the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and then continue over the open Atlantic well east of the southeastern Bahamas before nearing the Florida coast late this weekend or early next week. No watches or warnings are currently in place for Florida, but those could be issued beginning Thursday. The official…

**Tropical Storm Dorian Update for Tuesday (8/27) at 12:30pm** At the 11 a.m. advisory, Tropical Storm Dorian was located in the Eastern Caribbean 415 miles southeast of Ponce, Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds of 50mph. Land interaction tomorrow with Hispaniola and Puerto Rico will be a major factor in determining Dorian’s intensity later this week. Possibilities as the storm approaches Florida range from a remnant low to a hurricane. The official NHC forecast indicates Dorian will be a strong tropical storm (70mph) as it approaches the Florida coast on Sunday. Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watches could be issued for…