Tropical AM update: June 19, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.
Florida summer heatwave: No heat advisories so far this year. Here's why.
While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.
While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.
Hurricane Erik nears Mexico's southern coast
Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall in the western portions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca or the eastern portion of the Mexican state of Gurrero on Thursday morning, and then continue inland over Mexico during the day.
Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall in the western portions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca or the eastern portion of the Mexican state of Gurrero on Thursday morning, and then continue inland over Mexico during the day.
Hurricane Erick becomes 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 as Mexico braces for destructive landfall
Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers.
Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers.
Protecting homes during summer storms
Every year, nearly 25 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States. The Central Florida community has seen several of these strikes in the last few weeks, with two of them hitting and destroying homes. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks with an expert on lightning protection systems.
Every year, nearly 25 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States. The Central Florida community has seen several of these strikes in the last few weeks, with two of them hitting and destroying homes. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks with an expert on lightning protection systems.
Could Saharan Dust be trapping Florida's humidity, making it worse?
Each summer, towering plumes of Saharan Dust cross the Atlantic, arriving in the skies over Florida and the Gulf Coast like clockwork. Could the dry Saharan air could ironically make Florida’s famous humidity feel even more unbearable?
Each summer, towering plumes of Saharan Dust cross the Atlantic, arriving in the skies over Florida and the Gulf Coast like clockwork. Could the dry Saharan air could ironically make Florida’s famous humidity feel even more unbearable?
2025 Atlantic hurricane season: How experts predict a busy hurricane season
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to how experts predict a busy hurricane season.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to how experts predict a busy hurricane season.
Hurricane season is back, but for parts of Florida, it feels like it never ended
The storms are long gone, but in Pinellas County, the path to recovery feels out of reach, especially for homeowners.
The storms are long gone, but in Pinellas County, the path to recovery feels out of reach, especially for homeowners.
Updated 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast maintains above-average predictions
Leading hurricane researchers are maintaining their forecast for an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Leading hurricane researchers are maintaining their forecast for an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
2 Florida airports see the most lightning strikes in the U.S., per new report
A new report lists the top U.S. cities and states with the most lightning strikes in 2024 — and two Florida airports rank at the very top of the list.
A new report lists the top U.S. cities and states with the most lightning strikes in 2024 — and two Florida airports rank at the very top of the list.
Cuts to federal agencies causes concern ahead of hurricane season
An unusually busy hurricane season is ahead. The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1. Some experts worry about how staffing cuts to weather agencies will hinder response efforts.
An unusually busy hurricane season is ahead. The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1. Some experts worry about how staffing cuts to weather agencies will hinder response efforts.
New video shows tornado in St. Johns County
New video captured by a Florida school district camera shows the moment a confirmed tornado swept through St. Johns County earlier this week. According to officials, no one was injured, but the storm did "severely impact" parts of St. Johns County
New video captured by a Florida school district camera shows the moment a confirmed tornado swept through St. Johns County earlier this week. According to officials, no one was injured, but the storm did "severely impact" parts of St. Johns County
Man's Hunter's Creek home hit by severe storms
Over the last few days, severe weather has rocked the Central Florida community, leaving behind damage including toppled trees, flooding and destruction of homes. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to Hunter's Creek in Orange County, where he speaks with a homeowner who had his decades-old home take on severe damage.
Over the last few days, severe weather has rocked the Central Florida community, leaving behind damage including toppled trees, flooding and destruction of homes. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to Hunter's Creek in Orange County, where he speaks with a homeowner who had his decades-old home take on severe damage.
Hurricane season begins this weekend
This weekend marks the official start of hurricane season, and officials are urging Florida residents to be ready for what is expected to be an active season. FOX 35's Matt Trezza brings us the latest details on the season discusses the upcoming sales tax holiday that will help locals invest in supplies ahead of the storms.
This weekend marks the official start of hurricane season, and officials are urging Florida residents to be ready for what is expected to be an active season. FOX 35's Matt Trezza brings us the latest details on the season discusses the upcoming sales tax holiday that will help locals invest in supplies ahead of the storms.
Video: Tornado captured on Florida school district camera sweeping through St. Johns County
WATCH: A Florida school district camera captured the moment a confirmed tornado swept through St. Johns County earlier this week.
WATCH: A Florida school district camera captured the moment a confirmed tornado swept through St. Johns County earlier this week.
Tornado touches down in St. Johns County
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office has released more video footage of the tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service on Thursday in St. Johns County. This is the view from a St. Johns County School District camera. (Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office)
The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office has released more video footage of the tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service on Thursday in St. Johns County. This is the view from a St. Johns County School District camera. (Credit: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office)
Tornado spins by Florida traffic camera
A tornado touched down near a busy highway in northeast Florida on Thursday.
A tornado touched down near a busy highway in northeast Florida on Thursday.
NHC officials preview 2025 hurricane season
With only a few days before the start of the 2025 hurricane season, officials with the National Hurricane Center are talking about hurricane preparation and response, as well as the outlook for the upcoming season, historic trends and new technology to help with forecasting. The 2025 hurricane season begins Sunday, June 1.
With only a few days before the start of the 2025 hurricane season, officials with the National Hurricane Center are talking about hurricane preparation and response, as well as the outlook for the upcoming season, historic trends and new technology to help with forecasting. The 2025 hurricane season begins Sunday, June 1.
How to protect your home from lightning strikes
Lightning strikes have sparked several fires in the Central Florida area lately. Aaron Funk, operations chief for the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what you can do to protect your homes from lightning.
Lightning strikes have sparked several fires in the Central Florida area lately. Aaron Funk, operations chief for the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what you can do to protect your homes from lightning.
Waterspout spins through Waterford Lakes as lightning strikes nearby home
A waterspout formed off a pond in a Waterford Lakes neighborhood and one resident caught it all on camera.
A waterspout formed off a pond in a Waterford Lakes neighborhood and one resident caught it all on camera.