Weather

Clay County imposed a burn ban in April because the drought had heightened the risk of forest and brush fires. The post Burn ban ends in Clay County, but water restrictions continue across area appeared first on Jacksonville Today.

During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The post Hurricane season begins, but hostile conditions bar tropical development appeared first on Jacksonville Today.

Days of rain are forecast across the state, with 2 to 4 inches possible in the Jacksonville area. The post Periods of heavy rain and storms will soak Florida over the weekend appeared first on Jacksonville Today.

Forecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge in 2026 and continue into winter. The post Emerging El Niño could boost temperatures and rainfall this summer appeared first on Jacksonville Today.

Sargassum has long been common on Florida's East Coast, but it has grown in abundance in recent years. The post Piles of sargassum wash ashore and foul the air at Jacksonville Beach appeared first on Jacksonville Today.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an El Niño is likely to suppress hurricane activity. The post NOAA hurricane outlook predicts below-normal tropical activity appeared first on Jacksonville Today.