2020 Weather Alerts

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Depression Nineteen.  Here’s what we know today: Heavy rainfall is expected to produce isolated flash flooding over portions of central and southern Florida and prolong existing minor river flooding in the Tampa Bay area. Flood watches have been issued for much of West Central and Southwest Florida. Tropical storm conditions are possible tonight along the southeast Florida coast, where a tropical storm watch is in effect for Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. UF units with operations in South Florida should closely monitor Tropical Depression Nineteen and follow guidance from local officials. Moreover,…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Laura and Hurricane Marco. Here’s what we know today: Based on Laura’s forecast, tropical storm conditions are expected across portions of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, the Turks and Caicos, the southeastern Bahamas, and Cuba through Monday. Moreover, tropical storm conditions are possible over the central Bahamas, and Andros Island tonight and tomorrow, and in the Florida Keys on Monday. Despite the unique and unprecedented tropical activity forecasted in the Gulf of Mexico due to Tropical Storms Laura and Hurricane Marco, the outlook remains positive for Florida. A tropical storm warning…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Laura. Here’s what we know today: Tropical storm conditions are expected across portions of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today and are also expected along the northern coasts of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Turks and Caicos, and southern Bahamas Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rainfall is likely across these areas could cause mudslides, flash and urban floodings through Sunday, with widespread river flooding possible in Puerto Rico. Tropical storms conditions are also possible over portions of the Central Bahamas, as well as portions of eastern and central Cuba Sunday. The…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Laura, and much remains unknown about its path. Here’s what we know today: Tropical storm conditions are possible across portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico today through Saturday, and tropical storm warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are also possible along the northern coasts of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, the southeastern Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands Saturday and Sunday, and tropical watches are in effect. The National Hurricane Center indicates significant uncertainty with their intensity forecast due to potential land interaction…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Depression Thirteen, and much remains unknown about its path. UF’s Department of Emergency Management is monitoring the system to learn the latest track and impacts. Here’s what we know today: Tropical storm conditions are possible across portions of the northern Leeward Islands by Friday night, and tropical storm watches have been issued for some of these islands. There is a risk of tropical storm conditions in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Friday night and Saturday. The National Hurricane Center indicates significant uncertainty with their intensity forecast due to potential land interaction…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Isaias. Here’s what we know today: Tropical storm conditions will spread northward along the East Coast of Florida within area through early Monday, and then move inland over the Carolinas Monday night and Tuesday. A coastal flood advisory has been issued for Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Palm Beach, Putnam and St. Johns counties. The previous storm surge watch has been canceled. A tropical storm warning has been issued for Brevard, coastal Duval, coastal Flagler, Indian River, Martin, coastal Nassau, coastal St. Johns, St. Lucie and coastal Volusia counties. Hurricane watches…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias. Here’s what we know today: Hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge will continue in portions of the northwest Bahamas today. Hurricane conditions are expected along portions of the Florida East Coast by late tonight and Sunday. We encourage everyone in those areas to take necessary precautions in advance of the storm, and ensure their emergency supply kit is ready. The greatest wind threat is along the immediate Space and Treasure coasts, where Hurricane Isaias is forecast to make its closest approach. Gusts to hurricane strength are possible today and Sunday.…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias. Here’s what we know today: Hurricane Isaias will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides in the Dominican Republic, northern Haiti, the Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas. Heavy rains associated with the hurricane may begin to affect South and East-Central Florida late Friday night. Hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge are expected in portions of the Bahamas today and Saturday, and hurricane warnings are in effect.  Tropical storm conditions are expected with hurricane conditions possible along portions of the Florida East Coast beginning Saturday, and tropical…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Isaias. Here’s what we know today Tropical Storm Isaias is currently located near Hispaniola. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts. Isaias will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides across Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, northern Haiti, the Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas. Heavy rains associated with the tropical storm may begin to affect South Florida Saturday morning, potentially resulting in isolated flash and urban flooding. Tropical storm conditions will continue across portions of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor the track of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. Here’s what we know today Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will produce heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Tropical storm conditions are likely across portions of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico today and will spread westward to portions of Dominican Republic, Haiti, the southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos on Thursday. Tropical warnings are currently in effect for those areas. The system does not have…