2022 Weather Alerts

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…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Ian. While much remains unknown about the storm’s path, here is what we know today: Central and North Florida remain in the forecast cone, and the Florida Panhandle was added on Sunday as well. However, most of the southern end of the Florida peninsula is no longer in the storm’s probable path. This means that while the storm’s exact trajectory remains uncertain, the National Hurricane Center predicts some portions of the Florida peninsula could be affected within three to five days. Additionally, forecasters expect Tropical Storm Ian will become a hurricane…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Ian. While much remains unknown about the storm’s path, here is what we know today: Central Florida remains in the forecast cone as of Saturday, as does most of South Florida. Parts of North Florida were added to the forecast cone as well. This means that while the storm’s exact trajectory remains uncertain, the National Hurricane Center predicts some portions of the Florida peninsula could be affected within four to five days. Additionally, forecasters expect Tropical Storm Ian will become a hurricane by late Sunday and reach “at or near major…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Depression Nine. While much remains unknown about the projected storm’s path, here’s what we know today: South and Central Florida were added to the forecast cone as of Friday. This means that while the projected storm’s exact trajectory remains uncertain, the National Hurricane Center predicts some portions of the Florida peninsula could be affected within four to five days. While the depression is currently producing heavy rainfall, it is expected to slowly intensify into a tropical storm as it approaches Jamaica and the Cayman Islands within the next 24 to 48 hours.…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Alex. Here’s what we know today: The National Hurricane Center has discontinued all warnings and watches for the Florida peninsula, after the disturbance previously known as Potential Tropical Cyclone One made its way across the state on Saturday. Though the disturbance has strengthened into Tropical Storm Alex, it no longer poses a threat to Florida. For additional information, please visit the National Hurricane Center.

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone One. Here’s what we know today: A tropical storm warning remains in effect for parts of Central and South Florida, as the disturbance is expected to move across the state on Saturday. The warning area includes the west coast of Florida, from Bonita Beach to Card Sound Bridge; the east coast of Florida, south of the Volusia/Brevard County line to Card Sound Bridge; Lake Okeechobee, and the Florida Keys and Florida Bay. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area in Florida today, which include heavy rainfall throughout portions…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone One. Here’s what we know today: The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm warning for parts of Central and South Florida. The warning extends from the west coast of Florida, south of the middle of Longboat Key to Englewood; the east coast of Florida, south of the Volusia/Brevard County line to Card Sound Bridge; and for Lake Okeechobee. This means tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area as early as tonight. As a result, UF units should monitor forecasts and be prepared to follow guidance…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone One, and much remains unknown about its path. Here’s what we know today: Heavy rainfall is expected on Friday across portions of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Cayman Islands and western Cuba. These heavy rains are likely to affect South Florida and the Florida Keys by Friday. Considerable flash and urban flooding are possible across the urban corridors in South Florida and in the Keys. A tropical storm watch area is currently in place for the Florida peninsula and the Florida Keys. UF units should monitor forecasts and be prepared to…