Florida Weather: Storms
Is Meteorology - Climatology a popular subject of study in Florida? Who are some of the most known atmospheric sciences people from Florida?
In Florida which natural occurrence happens the most often: storms, flooding, earthquake, blizzards, drought, heat or cold wave, and so forth?
At least are two killed, homes destroyed as storms and tornadoes slam Gulf Coast Florida
At least two people were killed and several homes destroyed or damaged as tornadoes and storms hit southwest Florida early Sunday morning, according to local media. Barrier islands were blasted by high winds; storms moved inland, causing damage and injuries. Ref. USAToday.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott asks President Obama for emergency declaration and federal resources ahead of Matthew threat
Gov. Rick Scott's request for federal assistance - like food, water and tarps - comes as Florida prepares for a projected direct hit from Hurricane Matthew. Scott also suspended all tolls in the affected areas to keep traffic flowing and called up another 1,000 National Guard Members to support with response efforts. Ref. USAToday.
Florida has twice as many lightning injuries and deaths than any other state.
Tropical Storm Emily forms in Gulf of Mexico, starts moving toward Florida. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm's maximum sustained winds increased Monday morning to near 45 mph but it's expected to weaken to a tropical depression as it moves inland. Ref. USAToday.
Hurricane watch issued for parts of South Florida as Irma roars toward U.S. The National Hurricane Center issued the watch from Jupiter Inlet southward and around the peninsula to Bonita Beach, including the Florida Keys, Lake Okeechobee, and Florida Bay. The storm, currently packing maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, could make landfall this weekend in the state. Ref. USAToday.