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If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... #Invest96L

If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... #Invest96L

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TROPICAL UPDATE: Invest #97L in the northern Gulf flaring up pretty impressive storms this morning. If trends continue, might get a bump to orange or a medium chance of development later today. It has a tight window to try and form before pushing into TX / LA on Tuesday. It's certainly possible to squeak out a quick Tropical Depression or even Tropical Storm #Edouard. Water temps are warmer than average for most of the Gulf + low wind shear along its track. What could hurt development is dry air. We'll see, stay tuned...

TROPICAL UPDATE: Invest #97L in the northern Gulf flaring up pretty impressive storms this morning. If trends continue, might get a bump to orange or a medium chance of development later today. It has a tight window to try and form before pushing into TX / LA on Tuesday. It's certainly possible to squeak out a quick Tropical Depression or even Tropical Storm #Edouard. Water temps are warmer than average for most of the Gulf + low wind shear along its track. What could hurt development is dry air. We'll see, stay tuned...

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TROPICAL UPDATE: Invest #97L odds haven't changed the past 12 hours, still at 70%. I feel the NHC wants to wait until the Hurricane Hunters get a better look at it this thing under the hood. Considering this will be pushing onshore *tomorrow* in TX/LA, I still would have preferred Potential Tropical Cyclone/System to be designated so more tropical weather alerts and communication products could have been issued. For example, my sister is a teacher in the Galveston Bay area. She is under the impression she is going to school Tuesday (along with her kids) because a Tropical Storm Watch/Warning has not been issued yet. The school district needs that additional information to make better decisions. I have a lot of respect for the NHC, I just disagree with them on this one.

TROPICAL UPDATE: Invest #97L odds haven't changed the past 12 hours, still at 70%. I feel the NHC wants to wait until the Hurricane Hunters get a better look at it this thing under the hood. Considering this will be pushing onshore *tomorrow* in TX/LA, I still would have preferred Potential Tropical Cyclone/System to be designated so more tropical weather alerts and communication products could have been issued. For example, my sister is a teacher in the Galveston Bay area. She is under the impression she is going to school Tuesday (along with her kids) because a Tropical Storm Watch/Warning has not been issued yet. The school district needs that additional information to make better decisions. I have a lot of respect for the NHC, I just disagree with them on this one.

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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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The remnants of #Dolly are now moving across the eastern Caribbean. I'm hoping for a nice soaker across Puerto Rico, where 44% of the island is experiencing a Level 4 "Extreme" drought. They need it!

The remnants of #Dolly are now moving across the eastern Caribbean. I'm hoping for a nice soaker across Puerto Rico, where 44% of the island is experiencing a Level 4 "Extreme" drought. They need it!

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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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#BREAKING: Waterspout / brief tornado caught on camera in Port St Lucie, Florida. I was told this was near the Sandpiper Bay Marina. You can see in the video debris launched into the area. NWS Melbourne James Spann #StormHour

#BREAKING: Waterspout / brief tornado caught on camera in Port St Lucie, Florida. I was told this was near the Sandpiper Bay Marina. You can see in the video debris launched into the area. NWS Melbourne James Spann #StormHour

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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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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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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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UPDATE: A tropical wave will be heading towards Florida by Friday and potentially towards the coastal Carolinas this weekend. It will help to enhance the development of scattered storms and bump up rain chances during that time frame. Shown below are not rainfall totals, but atmospheric moisture levels. Normally Florida is around 1.8" this time of the year and you'll notice the tropical wave brings us up to around 2.1"...helping to bring in more storms. #Florida

UPDATE: A tropical wave will be heading towards Florida by Friday and potentially towards the coastal Carolinas this weekend. It will help to enhance the development of scattered storms and bump up rain chances during that time frame. Shown below are not rainfall totals, but atmospheric moisture levels. Normally Florida is around 1.8" this time of the year and you'll notice the tropical wave brings us up to around 2.1"...helping to bring in more storms. #Florida

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SAHARAN DUST: More on the way over the next 5-10 days across the Gulf Coast, including Florida. Generally light to moderate concentrations, few heavy pockets. Our Saharan Dust season in Florida will gradually start to lower September into October.

SAHARAN DUST: More on the way over the next 5-10 days across the Gulf Coast, including Florida. Generally light to moderate concentrations, few heavy pockets. Our Saharan Dust season in Florida will gradually start to lower September into October.

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A tropical wave currently across the Bahamas will head into Florida later today, bringing in additional tropical moisture and extra scattered storms. No tropical development expected.

A tropical wave currently across the Bahamas will head into Florida later today, bringing in additional tropical moisture and extra scattered storms. No tropical development expected.

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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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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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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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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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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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LIVE RADAR: Tracking strong to severe storms sweeping across southern Florida this afternoon as of 3 PM. Gusty wind, hail and frequent lightning all possible. In fact, over 1,000+ strikes with these storms the past 15 minutes. You'll also notice the low in the Gulf near the end of the video, which now has a 20% chance of development from the NHC.
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LIVE RADAR: Tracking strong to severe storms sweeping across southern Florida this afternoon as of 3 PM. Gusty wind, hail and frequent lightning all possible. In fact, over 1,000+ strikes with these storms the past 15 minutes. You'll also notice the low in the Gulf near the end of the video, which now has a 20% chance of development from the NHC.

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The Mauna Kea Summit in #Hawaii has a temp of 39°, wind chill of 19° with heavy rain and gusts to 140+ mph. Check out the lovely conditions at 13,803 ft from Hurricane #Lala.
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The Mauna Kea Summit in #Hawaii has a temp of 39°, wind chill of 19° with heavy rain and gusts to 140+ mph. Check out the lovely conditions at 13,803 ft from Hurricane #Lala.

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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
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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

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323,672 views • 2 months ago

TROPICAL UPDATE: Here's a great visual from the European Model showing vorticity or atmospheric spin. Starts disorganized and broad over western Africa and then starts to tighten up...much like a spinning ice skater would who pulls in their outstretched arms and starts to spin faster.
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TROPICAL UPDATE: Here's a great visual from the European Model showing vorticity or atmospheric spin. Starts disorganized and broad over western Africa and then starts to tighten up...much like a spinning ice skater would who pulls in their outstretched arms and starts to spin faster.

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New video of the waterspout over Lake Okeechobee today near Pahokee, Florida. 🌪️ Credit: Buffie M @stormhour Reed Timmer, PhD
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New video of the waterspout over Lake Okeechobee today near Pahokee, Florida. 🌪️ Credit: Buffie M @stormhour Reed Timmer, PhD

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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
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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

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1,867,675 views • 2 years ago

#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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#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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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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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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119,844 views • 2 months ago

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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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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90,499 views • 2 months ago

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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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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77,709 views • 2 months ago

LIVE RADAR: The tropical wave is now pushing through Florida with scattered storms as of 4 PM (white dashed line). Lingering pockets of heavy rain and lightning possible into evening.
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LIVE RADAR: The tropical wave is now pushing through Florida with scattered storms as of 4 PM (white dashed line). Lingering pockets of heavy rain and lightning possible into evening.

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29,710 views • 26 days ago

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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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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167,612 views • 6 months ago

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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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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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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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 🐻
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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 🐻

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224,727 views • 1 year ago

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

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439,251 views • 3 years ago

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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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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29,653 views • 1 month ago

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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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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70,722 views • 5 months ago

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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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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133,237 views • 1 year ago