Current Conditions And Forecasts
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Fired researcher Andy Hazelton grew up in Plant City and Lakeland, and said working for NOAA had been a lifelong goal. While a new federal employee, he’d worked for NOAA for eight years.
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Some isolated spots received slight relief from the drought courtesy of the low pressure that dissected the state earlier this week. Can we expect more soon?
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Timing and exact location of the storm's center could shift slightly, but as of Friday, South Florida could have some spots with 5 inches of rain through next Tuesday. Enjoy the weekend before the downpours arrive.
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Eight green sea turtles stunned by the cold during a rare snowfall in North Florida have been released after being treated at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
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Two Floridians who used to lead the agency support the president's review council, but they caution that federal emergency management is needed. Few states have more at risk than Florida.
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They'll open Thursday as temperatures in the area are expected to drop into the low to mid-40s early Friday, with cool conditions expected into the weekend.
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It's an impact weather day across Florida as a strong cold front pushes through. The front will bring some storms to the Panhandle and North Florida and scattered showers to the southern half. Cold temperatures to end the week and will stay below average for several days.
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Damaging winds and a couple of tornadoes are possible on Saturday and Sunday. Make sure to have at least three ways of receiving weather alerts.
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If you are prone to allergies buckle up! Hay fever season is getting a jump start after warm weather surges across Florida.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims. The agency said the two hurricanes as of Feb. 6 had led to more than 78,000 claims, with estimated losses possibly topping $10 billion.
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Florida's cold front becomes stationary, causing more widespread rains, but there are several other fronts on the horizon. Could winter be back soon?
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In some cases, residents are being charged more than double what they typically pay. Last week, city council members fast-tracked the issue for futher discussion on Feb. 20.
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Longer days are ahead across the Northern Hemisphere with places such as New York City gaining more than 60 minutes of daylight throughout February.
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The toxic microorganism is causing fish kills, foul odors and health concerns for many. How long is it supposed to last?