2024 Weather Alerts

Due to Hurricane Milton, the University of Florida will close its offices and cancel classes, including online classes, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 10. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time. The university expects to reopen Friday morning, Oct. 11. Employees who are considered essential or critical to campus operations should check with their supervisors regarding scheduling. Information about shelter openings on campus will be available no later than Tuesday morning. UF/IFAS and other UF personnel outside of Alachua County should adhere to…

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 today: Milton has rapidly intensified and is now a Category 5 hurricane. Western Alachua County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) as of its 11 a.m. advisory on Monday. There is also a Flood Watch in effect for all of Alachua County. Earlier this morning, the majority of the Florida Gulf Coast was placed under a Hurricane Watch or…

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 today: The majority of the Florida Gulf Coast was placed under a Hurricane Watch or Warning by the National Hurricane Center as of its 5 a.m. advisory on Monday. The Hurricane Watch extends from the mouth of the Suwanee River, which is about 10 miles north of Cedar Key, to Chokoloskee in Collier County. This includes the Tampa Bay area. No warnings or watches have been issued…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to impact the west coast of Florida by midweek. While the storm’s exact path remains unclear, here is what we know today: On Sunday, the National Hurricane Center made a slight adjustment to the track of Tropical Storm Milton as the storm’s eyewall formed and became better organized overnight. While there is still “significant uncertainty” with its track, forecasters are still expecting Milton to start affecting portions of the west coast of Central Florida sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. As of the 11 a.m. advisory…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Milton, which is expected to impact the west coast of Florida by midweek. While the storm’s exact path is unclear, here is what we know today: The National Hurricane Center began issuing advisories on Saturday after the system became better organized overnight. Models are suggesting the storm will strengthen into a hurricane by Monday as it makes its way over the Gulf of Mexico. As of the 11 a.m. advisory on Saturday, forecasters expect the storm to be “at or near major hurricane strength” by the time it reaches the west…

My fellow Gators, While we are still learning details regarding the extent of the damage left behind by Hurricane Helene, it is clear that our neighbors across the state are enduring significant damage and hardships. My prayers and deepest sympathies are with them. The University of Florida campus in Gainesville was spared, mostly experiencing minor damage from downed trees. We know that UF units throughout the state — especially UF/IFAS — have suffered more extensive damage. We are not aware of any injuries to UF personnel or students caused by the storm at this time. For that, I am extremely…

University of Florida officials are monitoring the effects of Tropical Storm Helene. Here is what we know today: The center of Helene crossed over the Big Bend of Florida region and was located in east central Georgia, as of the 5 a.m. advisory by the National Hurricane Center. While most warnings have been discontinued along the west coast of Florida, Alachua County, which includes Gainesville, remains under a Tropical Storm Warning. However, the Tornado Watch for Alachua County has ended. Alachua County Emergency Management reported “widespread power outages” throughout the county and “hazardous conditions,” as of a 4 a.m. update.…

This page contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Tropical Storm Helene and will be updated regularly. Florida Fresh Dining will continue to serve the campus community during Tropical Storm Helene. The Food Hall at Gator Corner & The Eatery at Broward Hall will remain open on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Additional dining information can be found on the Florida Fresh Dining website. Several Gator Athletics events have been canceled or postponed. Learn which events were affected by visiting the Florida Gators website. UF Online Gator Get-Together scheduled for Friday, September…

What about scheduled exams and assignments? Classes are canceled on Friday, Sept. 27, and UF offices in Gainesville will remain closed until 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. 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 a student, and I was affected by the storm. What should I do? All students who have been affected by the storm are encouraged to immediately contact their instructors to discuss whether special accommodations can be made. Are events on campus canceled? All academic and student-related activities…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene. Here is what we know: Hurricane Helene has rapidly strengthened into a strong Category 4 hurricane, producing sustained winds of 135 mph, with stronger gusts, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. By the time it makes landfall in the Big Bend of Florida overnight, forecasters expect the storm will have intensified, capable of producing winds that are in excess of 130 mph or stronger. Currently, Helene is 190 miles southwest of Gainesville. Alachua County is under a Tornado Watch from now until 10 p.m. A Tropical Storm Warning…