Citrus growers say the blast of arctic air moving down the Florida peninsula probably won’t be severe enough to harm trees or ripening fruit.  Valerie Alker reports.

South Florida has been experiencing record breaking low temperatures for this time of year. The abrupt change from summer-like conditions to chilling cold caught many people by surprise. But readers of the Old Farmer’s Almanac possibly took their socks out of mothballs early. The Almanac’s 2009 edition – which came out a couple months ago - calls for a particularly cold winter. The Almanac’s Editor, Janice Stillwell, told WGCU’s Valerie Alker its weather forecasts define the publication which has been around since 1792.

A couple of University of Miami scientists may have come across some new research that reinforces the link between hurricanes’ strength and frequency to climate change. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

It’s lightning safety awareness week. On average about 60 people die each year in the U-S after being struck by lightning. Weather officials and researchers say all it takes to stay safe is common sense… WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Southwest Floridians need to bring in their pets and cold-sensitive potted plants Wednesday night – as temperatures will plunge once the sun sets, especially in low-lying inland areas. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry spoke with National Weather Service Meteorologist Rick Davis for the latest…

In a first of its kind public-private partnership, Shell Oil Company is
making a nearly million dollar investment in technology to collect data for hurricane research. Doug Phillips reports.

While times are tough and budgets crunched, the Bush Administration is requesting millions more for Miami's National Hurricane center as part of a new push to improve forecasting. Phil Latzman has more…

Vegetable growers in south Florida are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best as the coldest temperatures in several years are forecast for tonight. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

If you’ve been longing for a bit less tropical winter weather – relief is on the way. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has more on the approaching cold snap…

Federal Forecasters say the weather pattern called La Nina could extend this year’s hurricane season and help intensify next year’s. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.