On Thursday, temperatures were already hot across much of the Florida Peninsula, with roughly two-thirds of the state under a Heat Advisory. Not only were air temperatures high, but the combination of heat and humidity pushed heat index values as high as 110°F in some locations.

Tropical storm Arthur was short lived, lasting only about 6 hours. But forecasters are watching for increased flooding rain and storm chances across parts of Florida later this week.

Arthur became the first named system of the season, but in less than 6 hours after being named, it moved over land in Texas. The flash flood threat continues for the next couple of days across the Southeast.

Heavy rains threaten the Gulf Coast states, from Southeast Texas through the Deep South. Heavy rains could affect parts of the western Florida Panhandle.

Florida is known for its sunshine and heat, but the state’s hottest air temperature is actually lower than nearly every other state.

A lower-category storm can still be deadly, and the kind of danger a hurricane brings often depends on which part of the state is in its path.

Dangerous heat is coming to North Florida and the Panhandle this weekend; the heat risk moves south next week.

The Alachua County Library System is hosting the storm ready storytime events across various libraries in the county.

While NOAA predicted a below-normal hurricane season, local officials still encourage residents to prepare early.

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