How the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 devastated South Florida
The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 devastated South Florida, killing hundreds and delivering an economic blow whose effects lasted for years.
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The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 devastated South Florida, killing hundreds and delivering an economic blow whose effects lasted for years.
Thursday also marks the peak of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and tropical development is not expected over the next week.
Thunderstorms that develop could produce heavy downpours, localized flooding, lightning and gusty winds.
A few showers and storms moved in earlier on Tuesday morning, and more are expected to develop during the day.
Two areas are being monitored for possible development – the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly and an area in the Gulf.
The rain and thunderstorms should come to an end before the start of the game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
High temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s on Thursday, but it will feel much hotter when you factor in the humidity.
Thunderstorms that develop in South Florida on Wednesday could produce heavy downpours, lightning and gusty winds.
A heat advisory has been issued once again for Miami-Dade and Broward counties from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Heat advisories have been issued once again for Broward and Miami-Dade counties on Wednesday.
High temperatures Tuesday will soar to the low to mid 90s and it could feel like 105 to 110 degrees when you factor in the humidity.
High wind shear driven by El Niño is the dominant factor holding down storm formation, researchers say.
Tropical Storm Bertha is not expected to have an impact on the forecast in South Florida.
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The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team will closely monitor conditions over the next few days.
Colorado State University has updated its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting nine named storms and four hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
The Public Service Commission approved the refund, which will result in a one-month reduction in base rates to reflect any "revenue over-recovery" charges from FPL, which serves more than 12 million Floridians across 43 counties.
A South Florida teenager created a program to teach hundreds of students how to prepare for hurricanes through peer-led lessons and online resources.
The event was one of six hurricane kit giveaways across South Florida, with 500 kits available at the Miami Gardens location.
Whether you've lived in Florida for your entire life or you're new, having a plan in place is the best way you can stay safe.
CBS News Miami's Survive the Season: Hurricane 2026 provides practical guidance on hurricane preparedness, power outages, insurance, safe sheltering and more.
Hurricane preparedness supplies and resources will be distributed at four South Florida locations on June 6 to help families get ready for hurricane season.
The NEXT Weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
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Miami was eliminated from the postseason race.
A 45-year-old woman was also checked out at a hospital as part of an evaluation.
Heavy storms flooded streets across Broward County, stalling cars and leaving some pedestrians wading barefoot.
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Miami was eliminated from the postseason race.
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Malia Nummerdor, 38, faces a 2nd-degree felony charge after home surveillance footage led to her arrest.
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
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