2024 Weather Alerts

For the second time in as many weeks, Floridians have endured a deadly and destructive hurricane. My prayers are with those who are suffering from both Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Here in Gainesville, the University of Florida was spared significant damage. We were fortunate. We know that some of our IFAS units across the state were hit much harder, and we also know that many communities have a long and difficult road ahead. Without a doubt, thousands of our students, faculty and staff have families and friends who will be recovering for months to come. I want to thank…

The University of Florida will return to normal operating status effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, will resume as well. P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School and Baby Gator also will resume their normal schedules on Friday. Students, including online students, who were affected by the storm or whose families were affected should contact their instructors regarding accommodations for course work or exams. Employees affected by the storm, including those still recovering from Hurricane Milton, are encouraged to speak to their supervisors regarding their specific circumstances. UF Health personnel, UF/IFAS…

University of Florida officials are assessing the effects of Hurricane Milton. Here is what we know today: The center of Milton moved off the Florida east coast through Cape Canaveral while still producing damaging hurricane-force winds at 85 mph and heavy rainfall in east – central Florida, as of the 5 a.m. advisory by the National Hurricane Center. All Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings have been discontinued for Alachua County and the west coast of Florida. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. The highest gust recorded on the University of Florida campus was 52 mph at…

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Milton, which is expected to begin affecting the west coast of Florida this evening. Here is what we know this morning: Hurricane Milton is projected to make landfall sometime Wednesday evening on the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane capable of producing destructive and life-threatening winds that are the equivalent of a Category 3 storm, according to the 5 a.m. advisory of the National Hurricane Center. Additionally, the latest advisory from the National Weather Service Center in Tampa said the center of the storm would come ashore likely between…

This page contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Hurricane Milton and will be updated regularly. Florida Fresh Dining will continue to serve the campus community during Hurricane Milton. The Food Hall at Gator Corner & The Eatery at Broward Hall will open on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional dining information can be found on the Florida Fresh Dining website. The Student Health Care Center will open for urgent and acute care from 12 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. The University of Florida will open the Southwest Recreation Center on the…

What about scheduled exams and assignments? Classes are canceled and UF offices in Gainesville will be closed from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 through Thursday, Oct. 10. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time. Instructors will contact their students regarding rescheduling dates. I’m an online student and live outside of Gainesville. What should I do? Online students who live in the path of the storm beyond the Gainesville campus should immediately contact their instructors to discuss whether special accommodations can be made. Are events on campus canceled? All academic…

The University of Florida will open the Southwest Recreation Center on the Gainesville campus as a storm shelter on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. for UF students, faculty and staff, and their families. Members of the UF community who plan to shelter at Southwest Recreation Center are encouraged to head there before weather conditions deteriorate. Those planning to seek refuge with their families must remain in the shelter together for the duration of the event. Food will be provided for sheltered guests. Students who live on campus should shelter in place within their residence hall and follow all housing…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to begin affecting the west coast of Florida by Wednesday night. While the storm’s exact path remains unclear, here is what we know today: All of Alachua County, which includes the UF Gainesville campus, is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning as of the 11 a.m., advisory of the National Weather Service in Jacksonville. A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within in this area within the next 36 hours. Hurricane Milton is expected to affect the Gainesville area with winds ranging between 58…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to begin affecting the west coast of Florida by Wednesday night. While the storm’s exact path remains unclear, here is what we know this morning: Hurricane Milton’s structure began to change overnight, as projected by forecasters at the National Hurricane Center. The storm weakened slightly to winds of 155 mph, which is the equivalent of a strong Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters said the changes will continue, which should weaken Milton into a powerful Category 3 hurricane by the time it makes landfall along the west coast of Florida.…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to affect the west coast of Florida by midweek. While the storm’s exact path remains unclear, here is what we know this evening: The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Eastern Alachua County, which includes the UF campus in Gainesville, as of the 5 p.m. advisory. Additionally, western Alachua County was placed under a Tropical Storm Warning. There is also a Flood Watch in effect for all of Alachua County. Milton has maintained its intensity as a “powerful” Category 5 hurricane. It is expected…