OLDSMAR, Fla.—Senator Ashley Moody is honoring Mike Boylan, creator of Mike’s Weather Page, with a Florida’s Finest Award for his life-saving efforts during hurricane season. Mike’s Weather Page aggregates data from computer model runs, real-time satellite imagery, tropical cyclone analysis and other technical charts to provide Floridians with reliable information when a storm threatens. The website is widely used by weather professionals, emergency managers, meteorologists, government agencies and Floridians trying to keep their homes and families safe. Through the site, Boylan provides accurate and easy-to-understand information on hurricanes and other weather events to millions of followers across social media, potentially saving countless lives.
Senator Ashley Moody said, “One of the most important parts of being storm-ready is knowing what’s coming up on the radar and getting the most accurate weather reports. Through Mike’s Weather Page, Mike Boylan is a tremendous resource for both Floridians and government officials alike, providing up-to-date data in an easy-to-digest way so people can make the best decision for their families. I’m proud to recognize these life-saving efforts and present Mike with a Florida’s Finest Award.”
Boylan is a self-taught weather enthusiast from Oldsmar, Florida. Boylan started Mike’s Weather Page initially as a hobby, but the site quickly grew into a go-to resource for both casual weather fans and professionals. Boylan is also well known for storm chasing and providing live video coverage of hurricanes.
Mike’s Weather Page has partnered with entities like the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The site and Boylan’s social media accounts reach millions of followers with up-to-date, easy to understand, important weather information.
In 2021, Gov. Ron DeSantis presented Boylan with the Tropical Meteorology Award at the Governor’s Hurricane Conference—Boylan is the first civilian to receive such award. The award is voted on by industry peers in the tropical weather field, including government emergency management officials.
Senator Moody presented the Florida’s Finest Award to Boylan at an event in Oldsmar.
As Florida’s Attorney General, Senator Moody highlighted heroic law enforcement actions through her Back the Blue Award. During her tenure as Attorney General, Senator Moody gave out more than 50 Back the Blue Awards. The “Florida’s Finest” Award will continue the tradition of highlighting extraordinary Floridians who take heroic actions to save lives within their communities.
Media Release: Office of U.S. Senator Ashley Moody. Image: Mike’s Weather Page
