UF offices to remain closed, classes canceled on Friday
University of Florida offices will remain closed and classes will be canceled through Friday, Sept. 27, in addition to today’s closure. The university expects to reopen and resume normal operations at 12:01 a.m Saturday, Sept. 28. Students who remained in Gainesville on Thursday are discouraged from heading home at this time. Essential UF employees should […]
Hurricane Helene – UPDATE #9 – 9/26/2024
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Helene has strengthened into a strong Category 2 hurricane, producing sustained winds of 105 mph, with stronger gusts, according to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. By the time it makes landfall in the Big Bend […]
Hurricane Helene – UPDATE #8 – 9/26/2024
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Helene is producing sustained winds of 90 mph, with stronger gusts, according to the 5 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. As the storm continues its trek over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, it is expected to bring […]
Hurricane Helene – UPDATE #7 – 9/25/2024
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene, which is a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 85 mph, according to the 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know: Hurricane Helene is organizing and starting its track into […]
Hurricane Helene – UPDATE #6 – 9/25/2024
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Helene, which was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane, according to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know: Hurricane Helene is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges, […]
Classes canceled, campus closed Thursday due to Hurricane Helene
Due to Hurricane Helene, University of Florida offices will close and classes will be canceled beginning at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 and will reopen and resume normal operations at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time. Online students who […]
Tropical Storm Helene – UPDATE #5 – 9/25/2024
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Helene. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know: A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for portions of Alachua County, including Gainesville, as of the 5 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Additionally, portions of Alachua County west […]
Tropical Storm Helene – UPDATE #4 – 9/24/2024
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, which has sustained winds of 50 mph currently, according to the 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today: Tropical Storm Helene is expected to continue to intensify as it […]
T.S. Helene operations/class schedule update
University of Florida leadership and emergency personnel have met multiple times today to discuss plans and preparations for Tropical Storm Helene. Leadership will continue to gather information today regarding the storm’s track and timing. An announcement about Thursday’s campus operations and class schedules will be made by noon Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Helene – UPDATE #3 – 9/24/2024
University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, which has strengthened from Tropical Cyclone Nine, according to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today: Tropical Storm Helene is expected to intensify while it moves northward over […]