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Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville will resume and campus will re-open and return to normal operating status on Saturday, Oct. 1. UF Health personnel, UF/IFAS personnel and others at locations throughout the state should continue to follow their local government’s guidance and check with their supervisors for information regarding reopening of their work locations. UF faculty have been asked to remain flexible with students who may have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Students who have family in hard-hit areas are encouraged to immediately contact their instructors to…

University of Florida officials are monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today: The National Hurricane Center canceled all hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings for the Florida peninsula as Hurricane Ian continued to move north on Friday toward South Carolina. Forecasters expect for some gusty winds to continue across North Central and Northeast Florida, and gradually decrease as the day continues. As Hurricane Ian moves away from Florida, cloud cover will decrease as well, leaving mainly clear skies through the weekend. UF units around the state should continue to follow guidance from local officials. The University of Florida…

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today: Ian strengthened once again into a hurricane on Thursday, as it continued its north-northeast trek along northeast Florida. The National Hurricane canceled the tropical storm watch for Alachua County, which includes Gainesville, as of the 5 p.m. advisory. Despite some strong wind gusts, forecasters believe weather conditions will continue to improve in Gainesville as the night progresses. Hurricane conditions are possible by tonight along the coast of Northeast Florida. Heavy rainfall will continue to spread across the northeastern parts of the Florida peninsula and reach portions…

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Tropical Storm Ian. Here is what we know today: Ian weakened to a tropical storm on Thursday. Weather conditions in Gainesville are expected to improve today, according to the National Weather Service Center office in Jacksonville. However, parts of Alachua County, including the Gainesville campus, remain under a tropical storm watch, as winds are ranging between 25 and 35 mph, with wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Tropical Storm Ian has emerged into the western Atlantic and is moving north-northeastward. The National Hurricane Center expects Ian may strengthen into a hurricane once again…

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida as a dangerous Category 4 storm, according to the Wednesday, 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. It is expected to move over Central Florida during the next day and emerge into the western Atlantic later Thursday. Computer models continue to show the storm moving at a slower pace. As a result, tropical storm winds are expected to continue Wednesday night across Northeast and North Central Florida, which includes Alachua County. The weather will continue to deteriorate through…

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Ian is a dangerous Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds currently near 155 mph with higher gusts, according to the 11 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center. At noon, the storm’s eyewall was beginning to come ashore near Sanibel. Weakening is expected after landfall. Computer models show the storm moving at a slower pace. As a result, tropical storm winds are expected to begin Wednesday night and early Thursday morning across Northeast and North Central Florida, which includes Alachua County. As Wednesday…

What about scheduled exams and assignments? 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. Students with specific questions about their course and/or assignment deadlines should reach out to their faculty members. Where is my student? Are they safe? Family members are encouraged to make a communication plan with their student and discuss plans to stay connected and/or re-connect in the event power loss. As always, if there is an immediate concern for student safety, or if a student needs immediate…

University of Florida officials continue monitoring Hurricane Ian. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Ian has strengthened into a dangerous Category 4 storm, according to the Wednesday, 5 a.m. advisory of the National Hurricane Center. It is expected to move onshore along the coast of Southwest and West Central Florida later this morning and to turn north on Thursday. Weakening is expected after landfall. Computer models show the storm moving at a slower pace. As a result, tropical storm winds are expected to begin Wednesday night and early Thursday morning across Northeast and North Central Florida, which includes Alachua…

The safety of University of Florida students and employees is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, the University of Florida will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Sept. 30, because of Hurricane Ian. Only essential university personnel should report for work during that time. Additionally, the university announced Monday that classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, are canceled Wednesday through Friday. During this time, all special events have also been canceled. The university expects to reopen and resume classes and normal campus operations on Saturday, Oct. 1. Essential employees should check…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Ian. While some uncertainty remains about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know today: A tropical storm watch has been issued for most of Northeast and North Central Florida to include Alachua County. A tropical storm watch means the National Hurricane Center believes tropical storm-force winds are possible in those areas within the next 48 hours. A hurricane warning has been extended southward from the Anclote River in Pasco County to Bonita Beach. The warning includes the Tampa Bay area. Hurricane-force winds are expected in the warning areas beginning Wednesday…