This satellite image provided by CIRA/NOAA, shows Tropical Storm Boris forming just off the coast of Guerrero Mexico, on Monday, June 8, 2026. (CIRA/NOAA via AP)

An El Niño pattern is fueling activity in the Pacific. What does that mean for the Atlantic?

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You may have noticed that the eastern Pacific Ocean is very active right now with tropical activity. In fact, one named storm and one tropical depression has already developed and it’s only the beginning of June. One other area is being monitored for potential development as well.

Hurricane Preparedness event in Jacksonville
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Farm Share Florida, GEM distribute free hurricane preparedness supplies in Jacksonville

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Farm Share Florida partnered with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) earlier Saturday to host a Hurricane Preparedness Distribution Event at eight sites across Florida, offering free emergency supplies to families, seniors, and individuals at no cost.

Stay cool, hydrate, and keep an eye on the tropics
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Jacksonville braces for hot weekend: Meteorologist Katie Garner shares forecast and safety tips

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Meteorologist Katie Garner brings you the Jacksonville weekend forecast with hot temperatures, boating safety tips, and a check on tropical weather for hurricane season.

Clear skies, low rain chances, and temps rising soon

Jacksonville forecast: Gorgeous dry weather continues, with summer heat on the way

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News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner gives you the latest on Jacksonville’s gorgeous dry spell, weekend heat uptick, and calm hurricane season start.

Pacific Outlook

The tropics are making waves in the Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm Amanda has formed

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In the Pacific Ocean, hurricane season is already making waves.

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Wind gusts and warm beaches: Breezy weather, rising temperatures, and tropics update

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Gusty winds and a warm weekend are in store for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner details the latest weather trends, temperature outlook, and what to expect as hurricane season gets underway.

Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in Pasco County

Gov. DeSantis holds press conference on hurricane preparedness in Orlando

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Governor Ron DeSantis is talking about hurricane preparedness in Orlando.

New disclosure rules, Citizens Insurance mandate

Here are 3 flood issues Florida homeowners should know as hurricane season begins

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Today is the first day of hurricane season, and experts say now is the time for Floridians to prepare for flooding, a risk that isn’t limited to the coast or to hurricanes.

Hurricanes can have significant impact to wildlife, including pushing them to the brink of extinction. But sometimes, they can actually help wildlife thrive and cause a population boom.

Hurricanes can sometimes help wildlife thrive, UF study finds

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Hurricanes can push species toward extinction, spread invasive animals and bury critical habitat — but they can also create breeding opportunities and boost some populations, a University of Florida review found.

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Fog & fire risk but quiet in the tropics as hurricane season begins Monday

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News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner explains why NOAA has predicted a below-normal hurricane season for Jacksonville, shares today's fire and fog concerns, and gives a short-term weather outlook.

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Emergency ready in Florida: What to pack in a ‘financial go bag’ before hurricane season

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With hurricane season approaching and wildfire risks rising from drought conditions, Florida emergency experts are urging residents to go beyond the basics when building their emergency supply kits — and that includes protecting their most important financial documents.

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Hurricane season prep: JEA urges Jacksonville customers to trim trees, build supply kits

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JEA is urging customers to take a few simple steps before hurricane season officially begins, even as forecasters predict a quieter-than-average season.

National Hurricane Center director says your home — and your community — are the foundation of your plan

Hurricane preparedness: What experts want you to do right now

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The message from experts at the National Hurricane Conference held in Orlando this spring was clear for anyone living in a hurricane-prone area: the time to prepare is not when a storm is named. It is right now.

Rapid intensification, historic storm reanalysis, and artificial intelligence are reshaping how meteorologists track and predict hurricanes

Are hurricanes getting stronger? What the science — and AI — say about the future of storm forecasting

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Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are not just focused on this season’s storms. They are also rethinking how past hurricanes were measured — and working with new tools that could change how future storms are predicted.

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Shop now, before a storm: Building your family’s hurricane kit

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Each hurricane season, a key part of every family’s hurricane preparedness plan should be to assemble a hurricane kit. The kit provides important supplies for your family, whether you remain at home during the storm or need to evacuate.

Start with your doors, windows, and backyard — here’s where to begin

How to prepare your home for hurricane season before a storm threatens

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You don’t have to wait for a hurricane to be bearing down before you start preparing your home. Many of the most important steps can be done well ahead of storm season — and some won’t cost you a thing.