Florida family narrowly escapes lightning strike: 'I just started running'

A Kissimmee woman said she and her children narrowly escaped injury after a lightning strike hit a neighbor's yard while she was unloading her vehicle during a storm.

Florida's Panhandle counties affected by heavy rain, winds from Tropical Depression #2
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FOX 35's Noah Bergren breaks down a day-by-day timeline of Tropical Depression Two on Florida's gulf coast. The depression is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha by the afternoon or evening of July 20, as the storm moves from the gulf coast westward toward Louisiana. 

Lightning strike kills cattle on Marion County farm, NWS says

A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.

Severe Weather, rain, hail in Seminole, Orange counties
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A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail. 

Severe thunderstorm across Florida: Where are they?
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On March 16, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning throughout Central Florida until 3:45 p.m.  At 2:47 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located near Kingsley to Rochelle, moving east at 55 miles per hour, the National Weather Service said. By 1:15 p.m., rain poured down in several parts of Seminole County, while strong winds blew in Orange County.  The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in Southeastern Bradford County, Southeastern Alachua County, St. Johns County, Northern Putnam County and Southern Clay County. The NWS reported 60 mile per hour winds, saying to expect damage to roofs, siding and trees. 

Orlando AM Weather Forecast: Storm Team alert, 60MPH winds expected
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FOX 35 is issuing a Storm Team alert for Monday, March 16, including strong damaging wind gusts – as high as 60 miles per hour – a tornado risk and potential for small hail.  According to a severe storm scale, Monday's weather is yellow – a level two out of five. 

Florida’s 'Lightning Capital' title challenged by new report: Who's number one?

Florida may no longer hold the title of the nation’s lightning capital, according to a new report that ranks Oklahoma with more lightning activity, though some experts dispute the findings.

Orlando Weather: Thunderstorms, slight tornado threat overnight
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FOX 35 is tracking the chance for strong showers and thunderstorms overnight with heavy rain, a lot of lightning, damaging winds, and a slight chance for a tornado. Here is the latest forecast.

How come no hurricanes hit US, Florida this season?
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FOX 35 meteorologist T.J. Springer explains what factors may have helped keep tropical storms and hurricanes away from the U.S. this season. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended Nov. 30, 2025.

Florida drought: A tale of two coasts
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On the East Coast of Florida, there is still spots of standing water in areas after heavy rainfall in October. Whereas on almost the entire west coast of Florida, that half of the state is in drought -- and potentially severe drought in some spots. FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner explains.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jerry expected to strengthen, Karen weakens

Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to remain a tropical storm as it moves northward from the islands toward Bermuda, turning east before reaching the island early next week.

Heavy rain floods mobile home park as pumps fail
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Persistent rain flooded a Cape Canaveral neighborhood Thursday night, leaving residents in knee-deep water and crews struggling to pump it away as storms continued pounding parts of Brevard County. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shows us the conditions as of Friday morning.

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jerry remains on track to strengthen into hurricane in coming days

Although Tropical Storm Jerry is struggling as it continues to spin across the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) says it still remains on track to strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.

Tropical Storm Jerry forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday, NHC says

Tropical Storm Jerry is continuing to gain strength on Wednesday and is now forecast to become a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Jerry forms, expected to become hurricane in next few days

Invest 95L officially became Tropical Storm Jerry on Tuesday, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say the storm is expected to become a hurricane in the next day or two.

National Hurricane Center: Invest 95L likely to become tropical depression this week

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says Invest 95L is likely to become a tropical depression later this week as it moves quickly across the Central Tropical Atlantic.

National Hurricane Center: Areas to watch for tropical development highlighted near Florida, Central Atlantic

Although we're entering the final weeks of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, tropical activity is still possible as the National Hurricane Center (NHC) monitors two new areas for possible development near Florida and the Central Tropical Atlantic.

Frequent flooding as rain hits Central Florida
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As we finish out the week and head into the weekend, the chances of rain will continue to increase, bringing threats of flooding to Central Florida. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz walks us through the impacts and what to expect.