WUFT News

06/11/2026

Florida's drought has finally improved. More showers are expected this weekend which will also help.

06/11/2026

El Niño is officially underway. Sea surface temperatures across the Pacific have warmed and impacts could last well into 2027. See what it means:

Since reliable global temperature records began in the 1950s, Earth's warmest years have occurred during El Niño events, while the coolest years have typically coincided with La Niña conditions.

06/10/2026

Bell now advances to the state Board of Governors, which has the final say.

06/10/2026

Within the next week, the North Atlantic may start brewing its first tropical cyclone since the start of hurricane season.

06/08/2026

The overnight and early morning hours are most likely to have conditions with low visibility, the release said.

A 145-acre fire is burning west of SR 47 and east of U.S. 129, just south of CR 232, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

06/08/2026

Did you feel it? An earthquake off of Cuba was felt in Miami, Tampa, Orlando and even Jacksonville.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off the coast of Cuba was felt across Florida on Monday afternoon, with residents reporting shaking in Miami, Tampa and Orlando.

06/03/2026

Yesterday's rip currents nearly swept away 4 people swimming in Flagler Beach. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. Waves are expected to be between 6 to 9 feel tall which will pose more danger today.

06/02/2026

Wave heights will increase significantly for the next few days. If you get stuck in a rip current, remember to swim parallel to the shore, and do not swim against the current.

06/01/2026

Hurricane Season has officially begun today. Here is why we may not be having a super active season across the Atlantic this year.

06/01/2026

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is officially underway, but the basin is starting the season on a quiet note. Latest forecast:

During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The list of names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts with Arthur.