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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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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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UPDATE: A LOT of tropical moisture on the way across Florida the next 5-10 days. For example, those moisture levels will be 50%-75% above average, which will aid in developing numerous rounds of storms across the state. Values shown are PWATS or precipitable water levels. Around 1.6" is typical this time of the year for Florida, which you'll notice we'll be above the next 7-10 days. Some online chatter about tropical development. Not impossible, but current odds are low. Physics-based models show the potential, AI models largely don't. Rainmaker regardless if it tries to form into a weak tropical/subtropical system or not. We need the rain!

UPDATE: A LOT of tropical moisture on the way across Florida the next 5-10 days. For example, those moisture levels will be 50%-75% above average, which will aid in developing numerous rounds of storms across the state. Values shown are PWATS or precipitable water levels. Around 1.6" is typical this time of the year for Florida, which you'll notice we'll be above the next 7-10 days. Some online chatter about tropical development. Not impossible, but current odds are low. Physics-based models show the potential, AI models largely don't. Rainmaker regardless if it tries to form into a weak tropical/subtropical system or not. We need the rain!

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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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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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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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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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Latest GRAF model on future Hurricane #Helene. As shear lowers ahead you can see it wrap storms eventually around its core near the Yucatan Channel (this run has it briefly over the actual Peninsula).When in the Gulf of Mexico, intensification occurs...potentially rapidly.

Latest GRAF model on future Hurricane #Helene. As shear lowers ahead you can see it wrap storms eventually around its core near the Yucatan Channel (this run has it briefly over the actual Peninsula).When in the Gulf of Mexico, intensification occurs...potentially rapidly.

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BOOM! Huge bolt of lightning strikes right in front of a car on I-75 in Southwest Florida this weekend! Credit: Cynthia S @stormhour James Spann @WINKNews

BOOM! Huge bolt of lightning strikes right in front of a car on I-75 in Southwest Florida this weekend! Credit: Cynthia S @stormhour James Spann @WINKNews

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NEW VIDEO: Wind gust to 48 mph during strong storms this evening on Fort Myers Beach in Southwest Florida. Pea-sized hail was reported as well. NWS Tampa Bay @stormhour @WINKNews

NEW VIDEO: Wind gust to 48 mph during strong storms this evening on Fort Myers Beach in Southwest Florida. Pea-sized hail was reported as well. NWS Tampa Bay @stormhour @WINKNews

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TROPICAL UPDATE: The GRAF model shows Invest #94L getting its act together and becoming a tropical system this weekend in the Bahamas. The GRAF is often more aggressive with intensity than others, but the general idea is also supported right now by most of the hurricane models. WINK News

TROPICAL UPDATE: The GRAF model shows Invest #94L getting its act together and becoming a tropical system this weekend in the Bahamas. The GRAF is often more aggressive with intensity than others, but the general idea is also supported right now by most of the hurricane models. WINK News

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FLORIDA BEAR FAMILY! 🐻 Busy mama spotted looking after her adorable *five* cubs east of Naples in Golden Gate Estates from a @WINKNews viewer. Kudos to her!

FLORIDA BEAR FAMILY! 🐻 Busy mama spotted looking after her adorable five cubs east of Naples in Golden Gate Estates from a @WINKNews viewer. Kudos to her!

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Spring Breakers won't like the forecast next week in northern Florida as colder weather moves back in! Check out the forecast for Jax Beach! Weatherstem

Spring Breakers won't like the forecast next week in northern Florida as colder weather moves back in! Check out the forecast for Jax Beach! Weatherstem

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TROPICAL UPDATE: Considering the ensemble support, the NHC has designated a new area in the Bahamas towards Florida with currently a 10% chance of development. Rainmaker regardless if it forms or not into the weekend. You'll notice in the final frames of our GRAF model a low tries to tighten up a bit towards West Palm and Jupiter Saturday night. Nothing to stress over, I'll watch it for you. WINK News

TROPICAL UPDATE: Considering the ensemble support, the NHC has designated a new area in the Bahamas towards Florida with currently a 10% chance of development. Rainmaker regardless if it forms or not into the weekend. You'll notice in the final frames of our GRAF model a low tries to tighten up a bit towards West Palm and Jupiter Saturday night. Nothing to stress over, I'll watch it for you. WINK News

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NEW: Home struck by lightning, setting it on fire in the Esplanade Lake Club community. This is off Alico Rd near Miromar Lakes in Southwest Florida. WINK News NWS Tampa Bay

NEW: Home struck by lightning, setting it on fire in the Esplanade Lake Club community. This is off Alico Rd near Miromar Lakes in Southwest Florida. WINK News NWS Tampa Bay

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Andddd just like that...BOOM! #Gabrielle firing up the engine and showing signs of life.

Andddd just like that...BOOM! #Gabrielle firing up the engine and showing signs of life.

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Tell me you’re a Florida weatherman, without telling me you’re a Florida weatherman. 😆

Tell me you’re a Florida weatherman, without telling me you’re a Florida weatherman. 😆

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This coastal low / nor'easter is going to be a doozy Sunday into Monday. Not tropical (will have fronts attached to it), but will basically bring tropical storm impacts without a name. @WINKNews

This coastal low / nor'easter is going to be a doozy Sunday into Monday. Not tropical (will have fronts attached to it), but will basically bring tropical storm impacts without a name. @WINKNews

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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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#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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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Here’s a small glimpse into some of the comments I’ve received this evening on Facebook in under 2 hours for the exact same tropical post you see below. Enjoy.

Here’s a small glimpse into some of the comments I’ve received this evening on Facebook in under 2 hours for the exact same tropical post you see below. Enjoy.

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GATOR IN THE POOL! 🐊 This unexpected guest decided a Southwest Florida pool was the perfect place for a nighttime swim. The 8 footer was in Golden Gate Estates. Why it always pays to double-check before jumping into a Florida pool! Credit: Rob Emhoff

GATOR IN THE POOL! 🐊 This unexpected guest decided a Southwest Florida pool was the perfect place for a nighttime swim. The 8 footer was in Golden Gate Estates. Why it always pays to double-check before jumping into a Florida pool! Credit: Rob Emhoff

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LIVE RADAR: The squall line continues to slide down Florida as of 4 PM. Multiple new wind gusts between 50 - 60 mph coming in just north of Tampa. I'll continue to keep you updated.

LIVE RADAR: The squall line continues to slide down Florida as of 4 PM. Multiple new wind gusts between 50 - 60 mph coming in just north of Tampa. I'll continue to keep you updated.

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NEW: Florida fireball of likely space junk was spotted streaking above the Cape Coral sky this evening at 8:45 PM. Meteors are much faster, which is why I believe it's space junk. Credit: Bru, @WINKNews James Spann

NEW: Florida fireball of likely space junk was spotted streaking above the Cape Coral sky this evening at 8:45 PM. Meteors are much faster, which is why I believe it's space junk. Credit: Bru, @WINKNews James Spann

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NEW: Street flooding in Southwest Florida, been a while since I’ve seen this! This is Palm Beach Blvd today in Fort Myers, who has picked up 2 -3” of rain in just 24 hours! 🌧️ NWS Tampa Bay WINK News #StormHour

NEW: Street flooding in Southwest Florida, been a while since I’ve seen this! This is Palm Beach Blvd today in Fort Myers, who has picked up 2 -3” of rain in just 24 hours! 🌧️ NWS Tampa Bay WINK News #StormHour

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#BREAKING: Southwest Florida tornado caught on camera in Desoto County hurling debris into the air this evening at 5:40 PM. This video was taken east of US-17 and south CR-760A with rotation shown on WINK Live Doppler 3X. I'll continue to keep you updated with the latest. Credit: WINK News viewer Mari H NWS Tampa Bay

#BREAKING: Southwest Florida tornado caught on camera in Desoto County hurling debris into the air this evening at 5:40 PM. This video was taken east of US-17 and south CR-760A with rotation shown on WINK Live Doppler 3X. I'll continue to keep you updated with the latest. Credit: WINK News viewer Mari H NWS Tampa Bay

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NEW: Street flooding in progress for parts of Marco Island here in Southwest Florida, Flood Advisory in effect. This is near Seaview Ct and Bayside Ct. Credit: Zach Wolfe @WINKNews NWS Miami

NEW: Street flooding in progress for parts of Marco Island here in Southwest Florida, Flood Advisory in effect. This is near Seaview Ct and Bayside Ct. Credit: Zach Wolfe @WINKNews NWS Miami

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