During hurricane season, it's a common misconception that the danger ends when the wind dies down. In reality, the recovery phase is one of the most hazardous periods for Floridians. In this video, we look at why the aftermath can be just as deadly as the landfall itself.

The Atlantic hurricane season is entering what is typically the busiest stretch, but an El Niño event is expected to suppress tropical activity.

While parts of Central and North Florida have seen heavy rainfall, many areas remain well below normal after two months of the rainy season.

In Florida, hurricane vulnerability is shaped not just by the storm, but by the way people live — in high-rises, along waterways, and across coastal communities where power loss, heat, and marine damage can complicate recovery.

Saharan dust and wind shear are keeping things quieter in the Gulf, but an ocean scientist says, "it only takes one in the wrong place."

A stationary front and deep moisture in the atmosphere will bring several days of heavy showers and thunderstorms, keeping the threat of flash floods across the northern half of Florida this week.

Residents can pre-register for Hillsborough County’s special needs shelters ahead of a hurricane. These shelters provide medical staff, generator power and oxygen for people who need extra support during evacuations.

The cameras are designed to help scientists better understand how flooding develops, and how communities can prepare for it.

Hillsborough County officials recommend stocking up on healthy foods, keeping emergency kits ready and having a plan before a hurricane is at the door.

Flash flood risk along Florida's East Coast, as there will be some slow movers. Widespread showers and storms for the beginning of the week. Higher rain chances remain focused over the areas experiencing the worst drought in Florida.

Temperatures could feel as high as 113F to start the week, with conditions changing later as more rain and storms return to the forecast.

Florida has one of the highest rates of air conditioning, with 99.5% of households reporting having access to cooling.