Severe Weather, Florida and lightning

Orlando is one of the top places in the world for lightning | Severe Weather Awareness Week
In 2024, Florida came in No. 1 for the number of lightning strikes per one kilometer. Orlando came in No. 1 as the city in Florida with the most lightning events per square kilometer. And Orlando International Airport came in No. 3 across the world for the average annual minutes with a lightning risk.
Florida severe weather awareness week: What do you know about lightning, rip currents, tornadoes?
Florida's severe weather week is here. And it's a great reminder that weather disasters can happen all year long - not just during hurricane season. Follow along throughout the week to help increase your knowledge of potential weather hazards.
Florida's Severe Weather Awareness Week kicks off. Are you ready?
It's a great reminder that weather disasters can happen all year long, not just during hurricane season. Follow along throughout the week to help increase your knowledge of potential weather hazards.
How to prepare for Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida, and there are simple ways you can prepare. Check and clear your gutters and downspouts. Make sure they’re free of debris to allow for proper drainage. Seal any gaps and cracks in a building’s exterior.
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Hazards
Feb. 3-7, 2025 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama. The purpose of this week is to educate and inform people of Alabama about the weather threats we commonly see during the spring months.
Florida Division of Emergency Management recognizes February 3-7, 2025, as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management recognizes February 3-7 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week, dedicated to spreading awareness of severe weather hazards to ensure that Florida residents and visitors are better informed and prepared for potential severe weather.
Ga. residents urged to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is a critical time to reflect on these events and ensure we’re ready for the next challenge,” said GEMA/HS Director Chris Stallings. “By
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Severe weather sweeps through Central Florida, potential for tornado's, NWS says
Severe thunderstorms moved through Central Florida on Sunday, prompting warnings throughout the late morning and afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Central Florida hit with severe storms and heavy rainfall
Showers and storms impacted multiple Central Florida counties on Sunday.
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Statewide tornado practice drill to sound across Florida Wednesday
This week is Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, an effort led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and National Weather Service Offices to educate residents on the various types of ...
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Live Florida winter storm updates: Snow, ice, forecasts, impacts and more
A cold and raw wind-driven rain will impact most of the region, with Marion, Alachua, and northern Flagler counties seeing icy conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.
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Central Florida’s cold streak continues, adding numerous advisories and warnings
It’s another cold day for Central Florida. Volusia and Lake counties have a freeze warning that lasts until 9 a.m. for temperatures at 30-32 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne. A cold weather ...
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Severe storms threaten Florida, Southeast on warm side of coast-to-coast winter storm
When the storms reach Central Florida by the late-afternoon hours, a reduction in wind shear and instability in the atmosphere should end the threat of severe weather. Much colder air arriving ...
Snow, severe weather threaten parts of US on Wednesday
The storm front that has provided a rainy respite for firefighters in California was beginning its roll across the nation ...