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Adorable hatchling enjoys a beautiful Florida sunrise as it starts its big journey into the Atlantic this week along the shores of Cape Canaveral! Credit: Jana Tams 🐢

Adorable hatchling enjoys a beautiful Florida sunrise as it starts its big journey into the Atlantic this week along the shores of Cape Canaveral! Credit: Jana Tams 🐢

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NEW: Hurricane #Genevieve is now a Category 5 in the eastern Pacific, first Cat 5 for the basin since Kristy in 2024. Thankfully, it's largely a fish storm (except Clarion Island). What a beast!

NEW: Hurricane #Genevieve is now a Category 5 in the eastern Pacific, first Cat 5 for the basin since Kristy in 2024. Thankfully, it's largely a fish storm (except Clarion Island). What a beast!

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SAHARAN DUST 🏜️🐪 It's that time of the year again! Plumes of dust will be heading west from Africa over the next 2 weeks...some of which could head aloft into the United States. Helps to suppress tropical activity in impacted areas and can lead to an extra vibrant glow at sunrise & sunset. Here's the latest model:

SAHARAN DUST 🏜️🐪 It's that time of the year again! Plumes of dust will be heading west from Africa over the next 2 weeks...some of which could head aloft into the United States. Helps to suppress tropical activity in impacted areas and can lead to an extra vibrant glow at sunrise & sunset. Here's the latest model:

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TROPICAL UPDATE: Here's the latest GRAF model for the area pinned with a 20% chance of tropical development. The model historically is more aggressive / stronger than others, but does highlight the development of a low in the Gulf by the weekend. Regardless of development, it will help to bump up rain chances for Florida the next several days.

TROPICAL UPDATE: Here's the latest GRAF model for the area pinned with a 20% chance of tropical development. The model historically is more aggressive / stronger than others, but does highlight the development of a low in the Gulf by the weekend. Regardless of development, it will help to bump up rain chances for Florida the next several days.

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POWERFUL STRIKE! ⚡️😳 Incredible video showing a huge bolt of lightning striking a tree recently in Clearwater, Florida. Great reminder to never seek shelter under one during a storm! Credit: Kevan Chase & Storyful

POWERFUL STRIKE! ⚡️😳 Incredible video showing a huge bolt of lightning striking a tree recently in Clearwater, Florida. Great reminder to never seek shelter under one during a storm! Credit: Kevan Chase & Storyful

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FUTURE RADAR: For the Florida West Coast, here it comes! Rain chances will increase during the afternoon and pockets lingering rain into the evening. Some storms could be strong with heavy rain, lightning, gusty wind and small hail. Shown below is the latest hour-by-hour. Plan accordingly!

FUTURE RADAR: For the Florida West Coast, here it comes! Rain chances will increase during the afternoon and pockets lingering rain into the evening. Some storms could be strong with heavy rain, lightning, gusty wind and small hail. Shown below is the latest hour-by-hour. Plan accordingly!

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Welcome to Florida...where Jurassic Park is right in your backyard. Never a dull moment living near the Everglades! Credit: Vanessa V 🐊

Welcome to Florida...where Jurassic Park is right in your backyard. Never a dull moment living near the Everglades! Credit: Vanessa V 🐊

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Florida panther spotted recently in Naples crossing through a backyard. Pretty good size too! 🐆 Credit: @WINKNews viewer Sebastian S #Florida

Florida panther spotted recently in Naples crossing through a backyard. Pretty good size too! 🐆 Credit: @WINKNews viewer Sebastian S #Florida

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Best way to think about it is that Florida will see a one-two punch. The first one will bring us rain Sunday into Monday with an area of low pressure along a stalled out front. Then the 2nd, main punch from tropical storm or hurricane approaches on Tuesday into Wednesday. WINK News

Best way to think about it is that Florida will see a one-two punch. The first one will bring us rain Sunday into Monday with an area of low pressure along a stalled out front. Then the 2nd, main punch from tropical storm or hurricane approaches on Tuesday into Wednesday. WINK News

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WOW! Epic slow-mo of a powerful, electric thunderstorm at 35,000 feet over Tampa, Florida! Credit: Jeffrey Melko ⚡️ James Spann Jim Cantore #StormHour

WOW! Epic slow-mo of a powerful, electric thunderstorm at 35,000 feet over Tampa, Florida! Credit: Jeffrey Melko ⚡️ James Spann Jim Cantore #StormHour

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Big gator surprise in this garage from Sun City Center, Florida! Can you imagine walking out to that?! Great reminder to always check your surroundings, especially now that it's their mating season! Credit: Kash T 🐊

Big gator surprise in this garage from Sun City Center, Florida! Can you imagine walking out to that?! Great reminder to always check your surroundings, especially now that it's their mating season! Credit: Kash T 🐊

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60 to 80 knots of high wind shear anyone? The Caribbean is a tropical ghost town right now (that's a good thing).

60 to 80 knots of high wind shear anyone? The Caribbean is a tropical ghost town right now (that's a good thing).

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TROPICAL UPDATE: Northeasterly shear (white wind streams) and dry air have made development slow for Tropical Depression #2. You can see how it's not verticially aligned, with the circulation at 20,000 ft displayed south of the surface circulation. With that said, it's trying to become better organized with persistent storms flaring up on the southern side. If trends continue, we could see #Bertha by later today.

TROPICAL UPDATE: Northeasterly shear (white wind streams) and dry air have made development slow for Tropical Depression #2. You can see how it's not verticially aligned, with the circulation at 20,000 ft displayed south of the surface circulation. With that said, it's trying to become better organized with persistent storms flaring up on the southern side. If trends continue, we could see #Bertha by later today.

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TROPICAL UPDATE: Latest #Bertha NHC Forecast Vs Actual. Unless I need my eyes checked, the low-level swirl and center pulled a sike on a Texas landfall and already pushed into Louisiana again on visible satellite and radar. I'm curious to see the NHC positioning in the next advisory.

TROPICAL UPDATE: Latest #Bertha NHC Forecast Vs Actual. Unless I need my eyes checked, the low-level swirl and center pulled a sike on a Texas landfall and already pushed into Louisiana again on visible satellite and radar. I'm curious to see the NHC positioning in the next advisory.

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NEW: Well it appears that #Melissa hit the brakes, wobbled south, stalled and is now showing an easterly wobble in the most recent frames. Eventual trajectory will be northeast towards Jamaica into Tuesday. @WINKNews

NEW: Well it appears that #Melissa hit the brakes, wobbled south, stalled and is now showing an easterly wobble in the most recent frames. Eventual trajectory will be northeast towards Jamaica into Tuesday. @WINKNews

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Beautifully ugly. Exposed center thanks to shear and dry air. Still could see the upgrade to Tropical Storm #Bertha in the hours ahead.

Beautifully ugly. Exposed center thanks to shear and dry air. Still could see the upgrade to Tropical Storm #Bertha in the hours ahead.

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NEW: Over 130 Florida wildfires active in progress or contained right now across the state...burning roughly 20,000 acres. Here are the locations of each fire plus the smoke forecast, which will be the worst in northern #Florida Wednesday morning.

NEW: Over 130 Florida wildfires active in progress or contained right now across the state...burning roughly 20,000 acres. Here are the locations of each fire plus the smoke forecast, which will be the worst in northern #Florida Wednesday morning.

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FLORIDA STORMS: Few could be strong to severe again this afternoon and evening, especially for areas in the green zone. Damaging winds, frequent lightning and some hail possible if you encounter those storms. Here's timing below:

FLORIDA STORMS: Few could be strong to severe again this afternoon and evening, especially for areas in the green zone. Damaging winds, frequent lightning and some hail possible if you encounter those storms. Here's timing below:

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#BREAKING: Potential Tropical System #1 has been designated, we'll have the first cone ahead at 11 AM ET / 10 AM CT. I'll have more ahead at the top of the hour. Here are the latest models:

#BREAKING: Potential Tropical System #1 has been designated, we'll have the first cone ahead at 11 AM ET / 10 AM CT. I'll have more ahead at the top of the hour. Here are the latest models:

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RARE FLORIDA FLAMINGOS! 🦩🌴 They continue to pop-up along the Gulf, including here in Treasure Island. They were brought in from Cuba on the back-end of Hurricane #Idalia. Be on the lookout this weekend if you're going to the beach, might be lucky enough to see a few! Credit: Captain Vinnie’s Boat Tours

RARE FLORIDA FLAMINGOS! 🦩🌴 They continue to pop-up along the Gulf, including here in Treasure Island. They were brought in from Cuba on the back-end of Hurricane #Idalia. Be on the lookout this weekend if you're going to the beach, might be lucky enough to see a few! Credit: Captain Vinnie’s Boat Tours

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#BREAKING: New video of a (likely) tornado today at the Keystone Heights Airport, 25 miles northeast of Gainesville, Florida. Right now the National Weather Service NWS Jacksonville has this in as a funnel cloud because you technically can't see ground contact, but I suspect this will be investigated. Michael Potapow, who took the video, said he saw grass and leaves being launched up into the funnel. My vote is tornado, but the NWS has the final say. I'll keep you posted. 🌪️ #StormHour James Spann Jim Cantore

#BREAKING: New video of a (likely) tornado today at the Keystone Heights Airport, 25 miles northeast of Gainesville, Florida. Right now the National Weather Service NWS Jacksonville has this in as a funnel cloud because you technically can't see ground contact, but I suspect this will be investigated. Michael Potapow, who took the video, said he saw grass and leaves being launched up into the funnel. My vote is tornado, but the NWS has the final say. I'll keep you posted. 🌪️ #StormHour James Spann Jim Cantore

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POWERFUL STRIKE! ⚡️😳 Wait for it...boom! Incredible video showing a huge bolt of lightning striking a tree in Jensen Beach, Florida. Credit: Stephen Anstensen James Spann @stormhour Jim Cantore

POWERFUL STRIKE! ⚡️😳 Wait for it...boom! Incredible video showing a huge bolt of lightning striking a tree in Jensen Beach, Florida. Credit: Stephen Anstensen James Spann @stormhour Jim Cantore

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LIVE RADAR: Another active day of scattered storms across Florida. Here's a radar check as of 11:45 AM. Flash Flood Warning in progress for the Panhandle near Panama City.

LIVE RADAR: Another active day of scattered storms across Florida. Here's a radar check as of 11:45 AM. Flash Flood Warning in progress for the Panhandle near Panama City.

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SAHARAN DUST: Multiple plumes ahead over the next 10 days across the Caribbean and even into the United States. 'Tis the dusty season!

SAHARAN DUST: Multiple plumes ahead over the next 10 days across the Caribbean and even into the United States. 'Tis the dusty season!

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#Florida man spotted boating with a half semi-truck, half pontoon recently in Big Pine Key. Doesn't get more Florida than that. Credit: Michael Yatsuk @WINKNews

#Florida man spotted boating with a half semi-truck, half pontoon recently in Big Pine Key. Doesn't get more Florida than that. Credit: Michael Yatsuk @WINKNews

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WOW! Check out this wild waterspout in Key West Friday evening causing minor damage to boats and throwing around some debris on Stock Island! Credit: Nick Mathies 🌪️ @stormhour

WOW! Check out this wild waterspout in Key West Friday evening causing minor damage to boats and throwing around some debris on Stock Island! Credit: Nick Mathies 🌪️ @stormhour

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SAHARAN DUST IS BACK! 🐪 Get ready for several large plumes of dust across Florida and the Gulf over the next 5-10 days. Remember the dust can weaken or suppress tropical activity in impacted areas and bring vibrant sunrises and sunsets too!

SAHARAN DUST IS BACK! 🐪 Get ready for several large plumes of dust across Florida and the Gulf over the next 5-10 days. Remember the dust can weaken or suppress tropical activity in impacted areas and bring vibrant sunrises and sunsets too!

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24 INCHES OF RAIN IN 12 HOURS! 🌧️ Catastrophic flooding occurred today in Louisiana from the remnants of #Arthur, especially in Avoyelles Parish near Plaucheville. This video is from nearby Hickory. Credit: Nalonni Dupuy @stormhour James Spann Jim Cantore

24 INCHES OF RAIN IN 12 HOURS! 🌧️ Catastrophic flooding occurred today in Louisiana from the remnants of #Arthur, especially in Avoyelles Parish near Plaucheville. This video is from nearby Hickory. Credit: Nalonni Dupuy @stormhour James Spann Jim Cantore

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NEW: Latest model run showing the eventual blizzard heading up the coast Sunday into Monday. American Model is currently more aggressive with higher totals than the European Model. Official NWS forecast has highest totals for now between 1 - 2 feet. #Blizzard

NEW: Latest model run showing the eventual blizzard heading up the coast Sunday into Monday. American Model is currently more aggressive with higher totals than the European Model. Official NWS forecast has highest totals for now between 1 - 2 feet. #Blizzard

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SAHARAN DUST IS HERE! 🏜️🐪 The largest plumes of the year move in today for Florida and the Gulf Coast and will continue into next week. The dust can weaken or suppress tropical activity in impacted areas, bring vibrant sunrises and sunsets, but also bring unhealthy air quality if thick enough.

SAHARAN DUST IS HERE! 🏜️🐪 The largest plumes of the year move in today for Florida and the Gulf Coast and will continue into next week. The dust can weaken or suppress tropical activity in impacted areas, bring vibrant sunrises and sunsets, but also bring unhealthy air quality if thick enough.

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NEW VIDEO: Severe weather today in Central #Florida brought strong wind and hail to Oviedo, northeast of Orlando. Even a possible tornado is currently being investigated in Hudson too. @stormhour Johnny Kelly (Veteran/Meteorology/US government) Jim Cantore James Spann

NEW VIDEO: Severe weather today in Central #Florida brought strong wind and hail to Oviedo, northeast of Orlando. Even a possible tornado is currently being investigated in Hudson too. @stormhour Johnny Kelly (Veteran/Meteorology/US government) Jim Cantore James Spann

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Family of bears in Naples were caught on ring camera going right up to the front door to say hello this weekend in the Winding Cypress community. Never know what you'll see out your door in #Florida! Credit: WINK News viewer Mike B 🐻

Family of bears in Naples were caught on ring camera going right up to the front door to say hello this weekend in the Winding Cypress community. Never know what you'll see out your door in #Florida! Credit: WINK News viewer Mike B 🐻

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UPDATE: Line of storms will move through Florida on Thursday. If strong to severe storms occur, greater chance would in the morning for the Panhandle. Can't rule out an isolated tornado. It'll be a fast-moving line, so I would keep rain expectations reasonable. Most will be below 0.50 - 1". Few isolated 1" totals in stronger cells. I'll continue to provide updates throughout the day.

UPDATE: Line of storms will move through Florida on Thursday. If strong to severe storms occur, greater chance would in the morning for the Panhandle. Can't rule out an isolated tornado. It'll be a fast-moving line, so I would keep rain expectations reasonable. Most will be below 0.50 - 1". Few isolated 1" totals in stronger cells. I'll continue to provide updates throughout the day.

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Cold iguana gets inside a home and climbs up the tree. Merry #Christmas from #Florida! 🦎🎄 @WINKNews

Cold iguana gets inside a home and climbs up the tree. Merry #Christmas from #Florida! 🦎🎄 @WINKNews

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HEAT RISK: Here's the scope of the heat wave across the country over the next week. 75+ million people will be under an "Extreme" Heat Risk (purple) by Thursday & Friday.

HEAT RISK: Here's the scope of the heat wave across the country over the next week. 75+ million people will be under an "Extreme" Heat Risk (purple) by Thursday & Friday.

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UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Tampa is calling this "straight-line winds of 45-50 mph" today in Desoto County. Watch the debris launch vertically at :16 in second video. Thoughts?

UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Tampa is calling this "straight-line winds of 45-50 mph" today in Desoto County. Watch the debris launch vertically at :16 in second video. Thoughts?

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HEADS UP! ⛈️ Scattered strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening across Florida, especially for areas in green (left image). Some storms will be capable of frequent lightning, hail and gusty wind. Check out the latest hour-by-hour forecast below. Greater rainfall totals and storm coverage will be on the west coast compared to the east coast (you still have storm chances, as some have already seen this morning). I'll stay on top of it and get you the latest 24/7.

HEADS UP! ⛈️ Scattered strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening across Florida, especially for areas in green (left image). Some storms will be capable of frequent lightning, hail and gusty wind. Check out the latest hour-by-hour forecast below. Greater rainfall totals and storm coverage will be on the west coast compared to the east coast (you still have storm chances, as some have already seen this morning). I'll stay on top of it and get you the latest 24/7.

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FUJIWHARA EFFECT: Can two hurricanes combine to create a super hurricane? Thankfully no! How they interact or "dance" is called the rare #Fujiwhara effect. There's a lot of buzz recently on social media about it because of the possibility between Humberto and potential Imelda. Here's a greater explainer what happens when two storms get close to one another!

FUJIWHARA EFFECT: Can two hurricanes combine to create a super hurricane? Thankfully no! How they interact or "dance" is called the rare #Fujiwhara effect. There's a lot of buzz recently on social media about it because of the possibility between Humberto and potential Imelda. Here's a greater explainer what happens when two storms get close to one another!

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Well you don't see this every day. A coyote was trapped on the parking garage at the Luminary Hotel in Downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Thankfully, the coyote did not fall and safely escaped as it was spotted running away near McGregor Boulevard. @WINKNews

Well you don't see this every day. A coyote was trapped on the parking garage at the Luminary Hotel in Downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Thankfully, the coyote did not fall and safely escaped as it was spotted running away near McGregor Boulevard. @WINKNews

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NEW: Southwest Florida flooding after a quick 2 - 4" of rain today from Cape Coral to Fort Myers. This is how bad it got at US 41 and Edison Ave in Fort Myers. Friendly reminder, turn around, don't drown. Credit: Juan M @stormhour WINK News

NEW: Southwest Florida flooding after a quick 2 - 4" of rain today from Cape Coral to Fort Myers. This is how bad it got at US 41 and Edison Ave in Fort Myers. Friendly reminder, turn around, don't drown. Credit: Juan M @stormhour WINK News

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