Tropical Storm Isaias https://www.wuft.org/isaias Tropical Storm Isaias en-US Copyright Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:40:25 GMT Micanopy hardware store encourages residents to prepare for hurricane season https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-06-12/micanopy-florida-hardware-store-encourages-residents-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season While NOAA predicted a below-normal hurricane season, local officials still encourage residents to prepare early. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:40:25 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-06-12/micanopy-florida-hardware-store-encourages-residents-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season Chad Boyer Hurricane Watches issued as Isaias heads towards northern Gulf Coast https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-07/hurricane-watches-issued-as-isaias-heads-towards-northern-gulf-coast Tropical Storm Isaias is expected strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane on Friday. The cyclone is headed towards the northern Gulf but moisture will impact much of Florida. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:58:47 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-07/hurricane-watches-issued-as-isaias-heads-towards-northern-gulf-coast Andrew Wulfeck Tropical Storm Isaias to become season’s first hurricane, threaten Gulf Coast https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-06/tropical-depression-9-could-become-seasons-first-hurricane-threatening-gulf-coast Florida faces continued heavy rain and flooding concerns as the strengthening tropical system moves toward the northern Gulf Coast, with landfall possible late Friday or early Saturday. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:27:43 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-06/tropical-depression-9-could-become-seasons-first-hurricane-threatening-gulf-coast Irene Sans El Niño’s Florida flip: A wetter, stormier winter? https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-06/el-ninos-florida-flip-a-wetter-stormier-winter A strengthening El Niño could bring Florida a wetter, cloudier and stormier dry season. Here is why the risk of flooding, squall lines and tornadoes typically increases—especially across Central and South Florida. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:14:28 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-06/el-ninos-florida-flip-a-wetter-stormier-winter Leslie Hudson Monitoring the Gulf of Mexico for the chance of tropical development https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-05/monitoring-the-gulf-of-mexico-for-the-chance-of-tropical-development Gradual development is possible this week, but it will likely take the whole week for anything to develop. Rain across Florida this week is due to a front and local effects. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:34:05 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-05/monitoring-the-gulf-of-mexico-for-the-chance-of-tropical-development Irene Sans Water restrictions persist as Alachua County remains in moderate drought https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-03/water-restrictions-persist-as-alachua-county-remains-in-moderate-drought Water restrictions remain in effect in Alachua County despite a wetter August, as groundwater levels continue to lag after months of below-average rainfall. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:01:06 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-10-03/water-restrictions-persist-as-alachua-county-remains-in-moderate-drought Brady Cronin