Lightning strikes ignite fireworks, cause injuries during July 4 thunderstorms, Florida
Lightning caused a premature fireworks detonation and injured three people during severe thunderstorms affecting central and west Florida on July 4, 2025.
Heavy rainfall expected across west-central Florida during Fourth of July holiday, tropical development possible
A slow-moving low-pressure system near the Southeast U.S. coast may bring prolonged rainfall and flooding to parts of Florida and the Gulf region over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reporting a 40% chance of tropical or subtropical development over the next seven days.
Suspected tornado hits mobile home parks in Largo and Pinellas Park, Florida
A possible tornado struck Pinellas County, Florida, in the evening of June 25, 2025, damaging dozens of homes in Largo and Pinellas Park and leaving more than 6 000 customers without power.
Heavy rain and flooding risk in Florida, Saharan dust to follow
A slow-moving storm system is producing heavy rain across South Florida and the Florida Keys as of June 2, 2025, affecting areas previously under drought conditions. Rainfall is forecast to continue through June 4, with cumulative totals possibly exceeding 150 mm (6 inches) and increasing the risk of flash flooding.
Damaging tornado strikes St. Johns County, Florida
A tornado touched down in St. Johns County, Florida, on May 29, 2025, near SR9B and St. Johns Parkway, causing significant damage to trees, power lines, and structures. The National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting a survey to assess the tornado’s strength and path, with no injuries reported.
Perchman Fire burns through 343 ha (849 acres) in Ocala National Forest, Putnam County, Florida
A lightning-ignited wildfire, known as the Perchman Fire, started on May 27, 2025, in Ocala National Forest near State Road 19 and National Forest Road 74 in Putnam County, Florida. The fire has since burned 343 ha (849 acres) and is 50% contained.
Saharan dust plume to reach Florida by weekend, Texas by next week
A plume of Saharan dust stretching from the coast of Africa to the northwestern Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to reach Florida by Saturday, May 31, 2025. Southern and central parts of the state are expected to experience hazy skies and reduced air quality over the weekend. A denser plume could arrive by mid-next week, with the dust reaching Texas by Tuesday, June 3.
Downburst damages multiple aircraft at North Perry Airport, Florida
A severe thunderstorm produced a damaging downburst in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on Friday, May 23, 2025, severely damaging multiple aircraft at North Perry Airport and prompting an emergency airport closure. Straight-line winds also caused widespread damage across Broward County, with hail reported along the Treasure Coast.
One injured, 18 structures damaged as tornado rips through Holmes County, Florida
A possible tornado ripped through northeastern Holmes County, Florida, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, leaving at least one person injured and damaging multiple structures, mobile homes, and vehicles.
126-year-old rain record broken in Charleston as heavy rain spreads across Southeast
Charleston, South Carolina, set a new daily rainfall record on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a moisture-laden storm system brought prolonged periods of heavy rain to the region. The event marked the highest recorded precipitation for that date at Charleston International Airport, with widespread impacts extending across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. Flash flood threats are expected to persist through Wednesday, May 14, according to the Weather Prediction Center (WPC).