https://www.wuft.org/weather Weather en-US Copyright Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:45:27 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-11/stormy-weather-continues-across-florida-this-weekend-king-tides-are-here-too A stormy but normal weather pattern continues this weekend. Higher-than-normal high tides as the New Moon reigns. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:45:27 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-11/stormy-weather-continues-across-florida-this-weekend-king-tides-are-here-too Irene Sans https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-11/lightning-can-strike-in-different-ways-how-they-happen-and-what-to-avoid Lightning can strike victims indoors and outdoors in multiple different ways. Direct strikes are the deadliest, but ground currents affect the most victims overall. These strikes can result in injury and/or death. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:26:01 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-11/lightning-can-strike-in-different-ways-how-they-happen-and-what-to-avoid Audrey Shirley https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-11/an-unforgettable-sky-9-11s-environmental-legacy The cloudless blue sky of September 11, 2001, became part of America’s collective memory. Twenty-five years later, we examine how weather influenced the World Trade Center dust plume and recovery — and what scientists learned when U.S. air traffic was grounded. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:33:09 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-11/an-unforgettable-sky-9-11s-environmental-legacy Leslie Hudson https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-10/floridas-hurricane-peak-a-quiet-season-with-a-complicated-past Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak without producing a single hurricane. A strengthening El Niño is helping suppress development, but Florida’s complicated history shows why a quiet peak is no guarantee of a quiet finish. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:18:34 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-10/floridas-hurricane-peak-a-quiet-season-with-a-complicated-past Leslie Hudson https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-10/atlantic-basin-hurricane-season-reaches-climatological-peak Beyond Sept. 10, six named storms form during an average season, with four becoming hurricanes. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:54:19 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-10/atlantic-basin-hurricane-season-reaches-climatological-peak Andrew Wulfeck https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-08/inclement-weather-during-college-tours-can-impact-applicants-study-finds According to data published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, adverse weather can impact a prospective student's outlook on an educational institution. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:14:52 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-08/inclement-weather-during-college-tours-can-impact-applicants-study-finds Andrew Wulfeck https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-05/shark-nino-is-this-a-thing A powerful El Niño can rearrange marine ecosystems, sending sharks and their prey into unfamiliar waters. The biggest changes happen in the Pacific, but the ripple effects can extend far beyond it. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:35:18 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-05/shark-nino-is-this-a-thing Leslie Hudson https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-05/is-there-some-fin-special-about-florida-waters Florida leads the nation in shark bites, but it is not because sharks are hunting humans. We break down how seasonal migrations, tidal currents, and holiday beach crowds create a natural collision course in the water. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:35:38 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-05/is-there-some-fin-special-about-florida-waters Leslie Hudson https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-04/florida-takes-the-lead-in-lightning-fatalities-across-the-country-this-year Florida has the highest casualty rate caused by lightning strikes in the United States. Increasing response time while finding a safe shelter can lower one's risk of getting struck. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:22:19 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-04/florida-takes-the-lead-in-lightning-fatalities-across-the-country-this-year Audrey Shirley https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-04/labor-day-weekend-floridas-stormy-outlook-flood-risk Flash flood risk continues throughout the Labor Day Weekend. Avoid flooded roads. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:50:29 GMT https://www.wuft.org/weather/2026-09-04/labor-day-weekend-floridas-stormy-outlook-flood-risk Irene Sans