Welcome to the Florida Weather Information and Disaster Preparedness page. This page has been created by the Florida SAL Disaster Preparedness Committee to allow you to follow various natural hazards that could lead to a potential disaster in your area. This page also has links to help you prepare for a disaster before it happens.
It is our hope that you will find this information useful.
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This weather information should not be used solely for the purpose of protecting life or property nor should it be used in place of official advisories. Please follow the directions and guidance of emergency personnel, local media, and NOAA Weather Radio.
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Current Florida Weather
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Current Weather Watches and Warnings
Courtesy of Weather Underground | Updated with alerts issued by the NWS
Current Surface Conditions
Courtesy of Weather Underground | Updated every 3 hours
Southeast Regional Radar
Courtesy of The National Weather Service
Current Florida Weather Information Links
National Weather Service Offices Serving Florida
Florida Wildfire Information
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Keetch-Byram Drought Index
Courtesy of Florida Forest Service
Florida Lightning Tracker
Courtesy of Florida Media Communications
Florida Wildfire Informational Links
Current Tropical Weather Information
2017 Atlantic Tropical System Names
| Arlene | Bret | Cindy | Don | Emily | Franklin | Gert |
| Harvey | Irma | Jose | Katia | Lee | Maria | Nate |
| Ophelia | Philippe | Rina | Sean | Tammy | Vince | Whitney |
Saffir - Simpson Hurricane Scale
| Category | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 |
| Wind Speed
(mph) |
74 to 95 | 96 to 110 | 111 to 130 | 131 to 154 | 155 and Higher |
| Damage Type | Minimal | Moderate | Extensive | Extreme | Catastrophic |
Category 3 or Higher on the scale is classified as a MAJOR HURRICANE
National Hurricane Center Graphics
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and Warnings
Tropical Storm
Wind Probabilities
Hurricane Wind
Probabilities
Warnings & Surface
Wind Field
Current Satellite Storm Floater Images
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Current NOAA Tropical Satellite Images
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Terrorism Threat Level
Are You Ready For A Disaster ????
If not please visit some of these links that have many ways that one can prepare for all types of hazards that we face.