Florida Weather

Florida Faces High Cyclone Risk in Next 48 Hours

It’s certainly a noteworthy development when the U.S. National Hurricane Center flags a significant chance of a cyclone forming in the near future, especially when it’s in our own backyard, near Florida. The latest advisories point to a substantial 80% probability of such an event occurring within the next 48 hours. This isn’t a minor possibility; it’s a strong indication that conditions are ripe for tropical development.

The forecasters, based in Miami, are observing an area of low pressure that’s becoming more defined over the Gulf of Mexico, and its proximity to Florida is a key factor. They anticipate continued, gradual strengthening of this system.… Continue reading