National Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory for Southwest and West Central Florida
An updated heat advisory on August 20, 2026, runs longer than first issued, with heat index values up to 109 expected.
Williston, Florida FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Williston and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
8 reportsHeat Advisory Covers Suwannee, Baker and Inland Nassau From 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday
The National Weather Service Jacksonville FL advisory, issued Aug. 19, 2026, spans 41 zones in northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia, with heat index values up to 111 for the first advisory and up to 110 for the second.
Heat Advisory Covers Pinellas, Polk, Hardee and 20 More Florida Zones Until 7 P.M.
The National Weather Service office in Ruskin lists 23 zones across southwest and west central Florida — Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Winter Haven among the cities named — with heat index values up to 112 expected on Aug. 19.
Heat Advisory Issued for Portions of Florida and Georgia
A heat advisory will take effect on Wednesday for 41 zones across northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia.
Heat Advisory in Effect for Southwest and West Central Florida on August 17
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for 24 zones across southwest and west central Florida as heat index values rise.
Heat Advisory Issued for Portions of Florida and Georgia
A developing weather advisory warns of heat index values reaching up to 112 degrees across 46 zones.
Disaster Declarations
1 reportLevy County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
FEMA has declared a fire management assistance declaration for Levy County, Florida, covering the Cow Creek Fire.
Plane Crashes
3 reportsTwo Killed in North American AT-6D Crash Near Bronson, Florida
The accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open and the cause has not been determined.
Three killed in Beech 58P crash near Williston, Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board accident record lists three fatalities in the October 5 crash; the cause has not been determined.
One Dead in Extra EA 300/SC Accident Near Keystone Heights, Florida
The accident record lists the aircraft as destroyed and the National Transportation Safety Board as investigating; the cause has not been determined.