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Depression or no depression, the system could bring several inches of rain to the north-central Gulf Coast, including Alabama, through Friday. The National Weather Service in Mobile thinks that the most rain with this system will likely fall closer to the coast, with scattered storms possible.
The system's slow passage over Florida has meant days of rain throughout the state, leading to street flooding in South Florida. However, the Miami office of the National Weather Service expects the rain to slow down, alleviating any concerns about deep flooding.
Florida has more lightning strikes than any other state. On average, about seven people die from lightning every year, and 50 people were killed between 2015 and 2024, according to the National
Florida's attorney general is asking airports in the state to watch out for signs of weather modification. In a letter, Attorney General James Uthmeier asks the operators of all of Florida's public-use airports to comply with the state's new law that makes cloud seeding and any geoengineering illegal.
Miami and South Florida Brace for Severe Weather as Forecasters Predict Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
South Florida faces heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with a flood watch in place and 1-2 inches of rain expected. Conditions include strong wind gusts and warm, muggy weather with rain chances diminishing later in the week.
Tampa Bay got the numbers on vacancies at the NWS offices in Florida, and multiple positions are unfilled as hurricane season ramps up. Here's a breakdown.
The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on a cluster of thunderstorms off the coast of Florida or possible tropical development later this week. The chances of development of a tropical depression or tropical storm off Florida's east coast are increasing,
NHC is tracking a disturbance off Florida. Get ready for a very wet week, with a potential for localized flooding and dangerous rip currents.