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Building on their long history of providing critical information to millions of citizens and visitors during times of crisis, Florida’s public radio stations have created the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) to communicate emergency information statewide through a seamless system of free over the air FM radio, still the single best and most reliable delivery method, as well as multip

le mobile applications. Collectively covering 99% of the state, the FPREN stations are locally staffed and equipped to stay on the air even during times of massive power outages in order to deliver important information to local audiences before, during and after an emergency. In the event of a weather incident, the FPREN stations will continue to provide recovery information for as long as necessary. Working in partnership with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and local Emergency Operations Centers, listeners can be assured of having access to the most up to date information. With the majority of public radio stations located between 88 and 92 MHz on the FM dial, citizens and visitors can easily access information regardless of their location in the state. In the event of evacuations, signage on the state’s interstate highways indicates the exact frequency of the public radio station in each area. Additionally, mobile devices are able to obtain local information from any of the FPREN stations at any time. The FPREN Storm Center provides detailed local weather information in a format designed specifically for radio listeners, using descriptive language appropriate to an audience with no access to television, as well as the vision impaired. In times of evacuation, this would be particularly accessible to a mobile audience. Extensive weather information is also accessible through mobile devices. The FPREN radio stations as well as the Florida Association of Broadcasters member stations work with both national and state government agencies in communicating first alerts and information via the national Emergency Alert System (EAS). The content of FPREN programming goes well beyond the capacity of the EAS, with detailed local information delivered around the clock by local news departments. Public service is the core of public radio’s mission and affords the local stations the ability to break format when necessary to disseminate important information.

12/06/2024

As predicted, the 2024 hurricane season was much above average with nearly double the 30 year average number of hurricanes. Of course, 3 of those hurricanes impacted Florida. Meteorologist William Maxham wraps up the season in today’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation tropical weather update.

12/05/2024

Want more cold? Florida gets another cold front which will bring much-needed rain for the northern half. However, this cold will be short-lived, as there will be a quick shift in winds this weekend.
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Friday´s cold front brings some much-needed rain for the northern half of the Peninsula. Could this rain also make it to the southern half? How cold will it get?

12/02/2024

Temperatures will drop significantly to start the week, which may prompt the tire pressure sensor light to turn on. Knowing the science behind it could help you avoid that trip to the tire place.

It’s the time of the year, ding! Your car’s tire pressure sensor light is on! You can blame it on the weather.

12/01/2024

Hurricane forecasters got it right when they predicted that 2024 had the ingredients necessary to fuel an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, but no one could have predicted just how historic the season would turn out to be. Florida Storms digital meteorologist Leslie Hudson has more.

11/29/2024

Florida, are you really for more cold?

Florida is getting ready to experience another blast of cold air in the coming weeks. One front brings the chance of rain and scattered storms, and then a second one reinforces the cold and dry air to start the week.

A couple of cold fronts will push through Florida, allowing a blast of cold air to take over and stay put for several days. Winds and drier air takes over.

11/22/2024

A Frost Advisory has been issued for tonight across the Panhandle and into the Suwannee River Valley. Protect sensitive vegetation and bring your pets inside!
Cold snap will continue through the weekend, followed by a warming trend early/mid next week.

11/22/2024

Dry and cooler air is in place across Florida into the weekend. No new tropical systems are expected before the season wraps up at the end of the month. Drought conditions are expected to continue across the north Florida. Meteorologist William Maxham has more in today’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation weather update.

11/14/2024

Tropical Storm Sara will move across the Yucatan this weekend. Next week, Sara will interact with a frontal system next week and accelerate into the Florida peninsula. Meteorologist William Maxham has the latest on Sara’s potential impacts in today’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation tropical weather update.

11/08/2024

Hurricane Rafael is moving away from Florida. Rafael was the 5th major hurricane of the year, but it will slowly weaken over the Gulf of Mexico through early next week. This may not be the last storm of the year, however. Meteorologist William Maxham has today’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation tropical update.

11/01/2024

Daylight saving time ends this weekend but hurricane season continues. NHC says there is a now a HIGH chance of a named storm developing south of Cuba by the end of the weekend. Meteorologist William Maxham discusses this next tropical threat in today’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation tropical weather update.

10/25/2024

Sunny weather stays with us this weekend and the rest of the month. Early next month, computer models are suggesting a storm could bring impacts to the Florida peninsula. Meteorologist William Maxham breaks it down in today’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation weather update.

10/19/2024

Another hurricane develops north of the Dominican Republic.

Hurricane Oscar is set to slowly move toward southern Cuba, where heavy rains are expected. It will make another slow turn and stay away from the U.S.

Hurricane Oscar just north of the Dominican Republic, track

10/10/2024

Hang in there Florida!

Milton will take a lot of moisture out of Florida. Much cooler and less humid Thursday afternoon.
Friday brings some humidity back to South Florida, but still comfortable.

10/10/2024

Heavy rains will continue across Central Florida overnight. An additional 10 inches of rain are possible. Flash floods are probable as Milton's heavy rains will be focused north of the I-4 corridor.

10/10/2024

Milton's wind speeds gradually decrease, but the heavy rainfall and the high risk of flash floods continue overnight across Central Florida. Please stay aware.

When will it stop? What happens after it moves away from Florida?

Maximum sustained winds of at least 120 mph at landfall and its winds will gradually decrease but the high risk of flash floods continue.

10/10/2024

Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key with maximum sustained winds at 120mph.

It's the third hurricane to make landfall in Florida this season.

10/09/2024

As extreme winds hit the Tampa Bay area, power outages will drastically increase. has not made landfall, but the strongest winds are approaching the West Central Coast.

10/09/2024

If you are in Manatee, Hillsborough, or Pinellas counties, treat this warning as a tornado warning. The strongest winds are approaching and will stay for a few hours.

The northern eyewall of Hurricane Milton is beginning to move
onshore near Tampa and St. Petersburg.

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Hang in there Florida! Milton will take a lot of moisture out of Florida. Much cooler and less humid Thursday afternoon. Friday brings some humidity back to South Florida, but still comfortable.

Heavy rains will continue across Central Florida overnight. An additional 10 inches of rain are possible. Flash floods are probable as Milton's heavy rains will be focused north of the I-4 corridor.

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DANGEROUS CAT. 5 MILTON is closing in on the FL peninsula. Storm impacts will increase Wednesday before making landfall overnight. Chief Meteorologist Tim Miller has the latest in today's Citizens Property Insurance Corporation tropical weather update! #FLwx #milton

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A low pressure area in the Gulf of Mexico will impact the state of Florida with heavy rain and possible flooding next week. Chief Meteorologist Tim Miller has more in today's Citizens Property Insurance Corporation tropical weather update. #FLwx