Weather

Palm trees blowing in hard wind in the foreground, with a dark cloudy sky and the Summit Building in downtown Lakeland in the background.
City
Preparing for hurricane season in Lakeland
Hurricane season officially begins on Saturday, June 1 and will run through Saturday, Nov. 30. We’ve rounded up everything you can do to be hurricane-ready in Lakeland.
April 25, 2024 12:50 PM
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Rilee Delgado
Cloudy sky over downtown Lakeland, FL streets and businesses
Culture
Winter 2023 weather forecast for Lakeland
Prepare for winter weather in Lakeland, FL with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 1, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Weather
Fall 2023 weather forecast for Lakeland
Prepare for fall weather in Lakeland, Florida with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 7, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
Palm trees blowing in hard wind in the foreground, with a dark cloudy sky and the Summit Building in downtown Lakeland in the background.
City
Stay connected during Hurricane Idalia
Don’t miss a local update when a major storm hits. Bookmark these resources to stay informed during Hurricane Idalia.
August 29, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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Travel and Outdoors
The best way to spend a rainy day in Lakeland
Florida Thunderstorm Season runs from May 25-October 10 in West Central Florida. You don’t have to stay inside when rainy days come. Keep exploring Lakeland with these indoor activities.
May 25, 2023
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Connor Jacobson
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