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The app was developed as a collaboration with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, WUFT-FM, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, and Futuri Media.

There's no reason to panic, but some municipalities are opening sandbag sites just in case there's flooding in low-lying areas. Unused sandbags can be stored for future storms.

The National Hurricane Center says a stalled front has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical or subtropical storm by Tuesday. Even without development, “heavy rainfall is possible" in the Tampa area by the weekend.

The data was initially planned to be cut off on June 30 “to mitigate a significant cybersecurity risk." The agency now says it's postponing that until July 31.

Even seemingly tranquil water can pose unseen risks due to dangerous currents or water too shallow for diving. Sometimes, hours after leaving the water.

This is the fourth consecutive year without a named tropical system before the season's official start on June 1.

In the Eastern Pacific, Hurricane Barbara and Tropical Storm Cosme have formed, and forecasters are tracking a depression and a potential areas of development.

WUFT spoke with NPR and PBS correspondent Laura Sullivan on her new documentary, "Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning."

Experts say a weather radio or weather app is something that every home and business should have. Having multiple, redundant warning methods is important.

These $210 million federal grant will support long-term recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Debby and hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The same system that has produced torrential rains along the Gulf Coast is now moving toward Florida. This storm will affect the entire peninsula, but the highest rainfall will stay over South Florida.

It's a great reminder that weather disasters can happen all year long, not just during hurricane season. Follow along throughout the week to help increase your knowledge of potential weather hazards.