Florida Storms

The Description of Florida Storms

Site Editorial Commentary：Weather maps, storm alerts, radio stream, prep for storms, evac zones & routes.

Everything you need, nothing you don't. Florida Storms is more than just another weather app with a radar; it's a clean, fast, and interactive map designed to keep you informed and safe. It delivers credible real-time audio and text alerts from the Florida Public radio Emergency Network (FPREN), ensuring you're always in the know. By combining Baron's exclusive storm track algorithms with the expertise of a meteorologist, you're guaranteed to receive the most up-to-date information on any potential weather hazard.

Stay ahead of the storm with the latest tropical weather updates from the National Hurricane Center. Easily determine if you’re in an evacuation zone, assess your risk from dangerous storm surges, and access a comprehensive checklist of essential items your family should have in case of a weather emergency. With Florida Storms, you can consolidate multiple weather apps into one powerful tool to prepare for any event.

From routine lightning storms to major hurricanes threatening your neighborhood, Florida Storms provides the simplest and fastest way to stay informed about impending weather events and Mother Nature's next move. Get instant notifications and real-time updates to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Key Features of Florida Storms:

- **Live Radio Stream:** Access the nearest Florida Public Radio Emergency Network partner station, with the option to choose from 12 others across the state for seamless updates during evacuation or travel.

- **Comprehensive Push Notifications:** Receive alerts from multiple trusted sources, including the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center, Baron's exclusive Doppler radar, and local emergency management personnel.

- **Customizable Location Alerts:** Set up alerts for multiple locations, such as your vacation home or evacuation destination, ensuring you're always prepared, no matter where you are.

- **Interactive Real-Time Mapping:** Explore high-resolution radar, lightning, future radar projections, satellite imagery, hurricane tracking, and forecast models, all in an interactive map interface.

- **Real-Time Information Feeds:** Access a curated selection of real-time information from official sources, including the nearest National Weather Service office, the National Hurricane Center, Florida Department of Transportation, the FPREN Storm Center, and local emergency management offices.

- **Disaster Preparedness Guide:** Learn how to effectively prepare for the next weather disaster with a simple, actionable guide covering what to do before, during, and after a storm.

- **Expert Updates:** Stay informed with updates from certified FPREN meteorologists, including Facebook Live videos and blog articles, providing expert analysis and insights.

Florida Storms is completely free and developed by the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, in partnership with the University of Florida and Baron Critical Weather Intelligence. Updates from the Storm Center are provided by a team of certified meteorologists at the University of Florida College of journalism and Communications and are also available on your local Florida public radio station's website or over the air.

The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network partner stations include WUWF (Pensacola), WFSU (Tallahassee), WKGC (Panama City), WUFT (Gainesville), WJCT (Jacksonville), WMFE (Orlando), WMNF and WUSF (Tampa-St. petersburg), WFIT (Melbourne), WQCS (Ft. Pierce), WGCU (Ft. Myers), WDNA (Miami), and WLRN (Miami). Repeater stations include WJUF (Inverness), WMKO (Marco), WUCF (Orlando), WFSQ (Tallahassee), and WXEL (Miami). More information about the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network can be found at www.floridastorms.org.