WUFT News

12/22/2025

Florida avoided hurricanes in 2025 but a once-in-a-century snowstorm grabbed headlines. Here’s a look at the five weather events that defined the year:

Florida’s 2025 weather was relatively subdued, with no hurricane landfalls and roughly half the usual number of severe weather reports.

12/21/2025

Astronomical winter has officially arrived! Here’s why it's known as the shortest day of the year:

Meteorological winter began on Dec. 1 while astronomical winter began on Dec. 21. Astronomical seasons are based on the Earth's position in connection with the sun.

12/18/2025

We recently launched a new series called Uncelebrated.

Each Uncelebrated story is told solely by the subject and offers a small glimpse into the lives of those who work so hard to make ours a bit easier.

Do you have a person you think would be a perfect match for this series? Tell us about it in an email to [email protected].

For more stories from this series check it out below:

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12/17/2025

Heading out for the holidays? Most of the country will catch a break from hazardous weather, but there still will be a few travel hotspots.

More than 122 million Americans are expected to travel during the busy holiday period, with generally quiet weather across much of the country but stormy conditions along the West Coast.

12/15/2025

La Niña appears to be starting to lose its grip in the Pacific. Here's what it could mean for 2026:

A transition into neutral and even an El Niño status in 2026 will have significant climate impacts across the U.S. and around the world.

12/13/2025

Florida will get a brief taste of winter on Monday, but the worst of the nation's Arctic blast will miss the Sunshine State.

A strong cold front will bring much colder air to Florida late this weekend and early next week, with lows dropping into the 20s and 30s across northern Florida.

12/11/2025

Florida rarely sees snow, but FDOT has expanded its snow removal fleet and restocked de-icing supplies ahead of the winter weather season.

The Florida Department of Transportation says it has boosted its winter-weather preparedness following lessons learned from January historic winter storm.

12/05/2025

We launched a new series this week called Uncelebrated.

Each Uncelebrated story is told solely by the subject and offers a small glimpse into the lives of those who work so hard to make ours a bit easier.

Do you have a person you think would be a perfect match for this series? Tell us about it in an email to [email protected].

For more stories from this series check it out below:

https://www.wuft.org/uncelebrated

12/04/2025

Before you make plans for the holiday, make sure to check out the latest climate outlook. See what NOAA forecasters say about the weeks ahead:

According to NOAA's latest December outlook, Florida is expected to warmer than average temperatures and below average rainfall during the month.

12/03/2025

NPR featured Rose Schnabel's story on "Morning Edition" today. If you missed the story then check it out below!

Long before moving to Florida, Vasanti Doshi attributed a sacredness to the Suwannee River, likening it to the Ganga or Ganges River in her ancestral India. To reflect, to celebrate, to mourn and to pray, Vasanti eases down the creaky steps of her backyard dock.

12/02/2025

Florida’s fog season is here. Over 100 dense fog alerts are issued every year across the state. Here’s what to know before you hit the road:

Florida's fog season typically runs from late fall through the early spring due to the combination of moisture around and cooler air temperatures.

11/28/2025

Headed home after Thanksgiving? Several storm systems are lining up, and parts of the Midwest and South could see major travel delays. Here’s what to know:

A series of storm systems will impact travelers over the weekend and early next week, bringing heavy snow to the Great Lakes, including Chicago.