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Find everything you need to know about Florida's climate and weather before you travel. Here you'll find average temperatures, a humidity chart, and links to specific information from heat stress symptoms to hurricanes and lightning to sun safety.
Climate and Weather
Find everything you need to know about Florida's climate and weather before you travel. Here you'll find average temperatures, a humidity chart, and links to specific information from heat stress symptoms to hurricanes and lightning to sun safety.
Heat Stress Symptoms
Florida's isn't called the Sunshine State for nothing. In Florida, more people die from excessive heat than from lightning. Know the symptoms and when to to seek medical assistance.
Lightning Is Serious Risk
Florida is the lightning capital of the United States. Lightning strikes in Central Florida this time of year more often than anywhere else. Take a quiz to test your knowledge of the danger and find tips here to help keep you safe.
Hurricane Information
What is a hurricane? If one threatens Florida, what should I do? Do I have to evacuate? Where do I go? These questions and more are answered in this no-nonsense information guide.
What To Do During and After a Hurricane
What to do and what not to do during and after a hurricane.
Hurricane Preparations
What hurricane preparations you should make in advance of a storm.
Hurricane Preparation: Begin Making a Plan
The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through October 31. Will you and your family be ready if a storm threatens? If you start preparing today, you can be. You can start by making a plan.
Hurricane Preparation: Pet Plans
The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through October 31. Will you and your family be ready if a storm threatens? If you start preparing today, you can be. Don't forget your pets in your plans.
Hurricane Preparation Tools
Compare prices on Florida for Visitors Guide Picks for hurricane supplies.
Personal Glimpses of Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan
Personal glimpses of hurricane experiences from Florida for Visitors Guide, Dawn Henthorn.
Personal Glimpse of Hurricane Jeanne
Personal glimpses of hurricane experiences from Florida for Visitors Guide, Dawn Henthorn.
Aviation Weather Forecasts
For those planning on flying into Florida here are the official SIGMETS (Significant Meteorological) advisories of the Continental United States.
Florida Weather Information
Choose detailed forecast or weather links to local radar and information, satellite images, weather cams, weather maps, and more for most Florida cities.
Marine Weather Forecasts
Official National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration information on marine weather conditions on the coasts of Florida. Click on area of map for information.
National Hurricane Center
Tropical Prediction Center issues hurricane watches and warnings during the season from June 1 to November 30 each year.
U. S. National Weather Service
Just click anywhere on this map for current site specific Florida weather observations.
UV (Ultraviolet) Forecasts
Ultraviolet rays are the most damaging. Use this index to help you pick your sunscreen. Includes a personal sun safety recommendation.
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