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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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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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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James just had his first steps! Proud dad. ❤️

James just had his first steps! Proud dad. ❤️

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UPDATE: Good rain right now across southern Florida as of 3 PM, even at times heavy. They need every drop, love to see it.

UPDATE: Good rain right now across southern Florida as of 3 PM, even at times heavy. They need every drop, love to see it.

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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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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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NEW: First NHC cone of the season is out for the Eastern Pacific as TD #1 forms in open waters. First name is #Amanda, which it is projected to become. No threat to land. The tropics still remain quiet in the Atlantic.

NEW: First NHC cone of the season is out for the Eastern Pacific as TD #1 forms in open waters. First name is #Amanda, which it is projected to become. No threat to land. The tropics still remain quiet in the Atlantic.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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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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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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: 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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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 🐻

224,727 次观看 • 1 年前

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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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

66,554 次观看 • 10 个月前

TEXAS FLOODING 🌧️ New video coming in from #Houston today showing flooding and heavy rain associated with the tropical disturbance, especially near the Woodlands. As much as 4-7" of rain have fallen in the area over the past 2 days. Credit: Storm Chaser Houston via Storyful #StormHour

TEXAS FLOODING 🌧️ New video coming in from #Houston today showing flooding and heavy rain associated with the tropical disturbance, especially near the Woodlands. As much as 4-7" of rain have fallen in the area over the past 2 days. Credit: Storm Chaser Houston via Storyful #StormHour

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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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