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Hurricane season starts. Forecasters expect a quieter year, but it only takes one storm
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (538+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) " The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins today, and while forecasters are calling for a less active season than South Florida has seen in many recent years, emergency managers and meteorologists are urging residents not to let their…...
Heavy downpours could trigger localized flooding along South Florida's east coast
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (216+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) " South Florida has another day of unsettled weather on deck, with scattered thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rainfall, particularly along the east coast. A stream of tropical moisture moving across the state will combine…...
Hurricane Melissa heads toward Bermuda and Newfoundland
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (71+ words) WPEC CBS 12 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for West Palm Beach and nearby towns and communities in South Florida including the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, serving Stuart, Royal Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Port St....
Storm coverage fluctuates before heat peaks early next week
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (245+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) " South Florida will continue to deal with a mix of heat, humidity, and daily thunderstorm chances as the weekend begins. A very moist atmosphere remains in place across the region, providing plenty of fuel for…...
Tropical moisture surge sets stage for wetter pattern across South Florida
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (287+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) " There is going to be a major weather pattern shift this week, with increasing tropical moisture expected to bring a much wetter and stormier setup by late week and into the weekend. For today, conditions…...
One of Florida's wealthiest communities battling critical erosion, according to report
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (331+ words) JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (CBS12) " One of Florida's wealthiest coastal communities is confronting a growing threat from the ocean itself. New engineering reports and discussions among local officials reveal increasing concerns about erosion, flooding and sea level rise on Jupiter Island, an…...
Marine forecast for Friday, May 29th 2026
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (71+ words) WPEC CBS 12 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for West Palm Beach and nearby towns and communities in South Florida including the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, serving Stuart, Royal Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Port St....
Weekend heat peaks as daily storm chances continue across South Florida
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (257+ words) WPEC Weekend heat peaks as daily storm chances continue across South Florida WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) " South Florida will remain hot, humid, and unsettled through the weekend, with daily opportunities for showers and thunderstorms. Deep tropical moisture remains in…...
Marine forecast for Thursday, May 28th 2026
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (71+ words) WPEC CBS 12 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for West Palm Beach and nearby towns and communities in South Florida including the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, serving Stuart, Royal Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Port St....
Roblox and Nudify apps face scrutiny over child safety concerns
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (78+ words) WPEC Roblox and Nudify apps face scrutiny over child safety concerns by The National News Desk Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Cybersecurity expert and Privacy Attorney Leeza Garber to discuss online…...