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This is so cool! Dolphins put on an amazing show today for a crowd along Lido Beach. Florida nature at its finest! Credit: Sheila T 🐬🐬

This is so cool! Dolphins put on an amazing show today for a crowd along Lido Beach. Florida nature at its finest! Credit: Sheila T 🐬🐬

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LIVE RADAR: Tracking widespread rain and storms pushing east and inland across Central and Northern Florida as of 12:45 PM. Note the swirl and little 1006 mb area of low pressure (non-tropical) along the front offshore. Even more rain is on the way for the rest of today and into Wednesday.

LIVE RADAR: Tracking widespread rain and storms pushing east and inland across Central and Northern Florida as of 12:45 PM. Note the swirl and little 1006 mb area of low pressure (non-tropical) along the front offshore. Even more rain is on the way for the rest of today and into Wednesday.

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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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NEW ADVISORY: The recent strengthening of #Isaias has slowed and even halted for now. Their updated forecast has a 115 MPH, Category 3 offshore of the Florida Panhandle by early this evening. In theory, with some weakening towards landfall, that would have it crossing the coast as a Category 2. Please take the surge forecast of 6-9 feet seriously!

NEW ADVISORY: The recent strengthening of #Isaias has slowed and even halted for now. Their updated forecast has a 115 MPH, Category 3 offshore of the Florida Panhandle by early this evening. In theory, with some weakening towards landfall, that would have it crossing the coast as a Category 2. Please take the surge forecast of 6-9 feet seriously!

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Now THAT is a beautiful thing my Florida friends. It won't be an instant sweat as you step outside with lower humidity moving in by the weekend. Cooler mornings too!🙌

Now THAT is a beautiful thing my Florida friends. It won't be an instant sweat as you step outside with lower humidity moving in by the weekend. Cooler mornings too!🙌

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

Florida panther spotted recently in Naples crossing through a backyard. Pretty good size too! 🐆 Credit: WINK News 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 ADVISORY: As of 5 PM, #Isaias is stronger, up to 65 mph. Here is the latest cone and timing.

NEW ADVISORY: As of 5 PM, #Isaias is stronger, up to 65 mph. Here is the latest cone and timing.

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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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UPDATE: Hurricane #Polo back up to a 180 mph, Category 5 in the Pacific. Baja California Sur preparing for potential impacts Monday into Tuesday in the latest cone.

UPDATE: Hurricane #Polo back up to a 180 mph, Category 5 in the Pacific. Baja California Sur preparing for potential impacts Monday into Tuesday in the latest cone.

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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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NEW: #Isaias has strengthened into a Category 2 Hurricane with winds of 100 mph. Here's the latest cone as of 5 PM ET.

NEW: #Isaias has strengthened into a Category 2 Hurricane with winds of 100 mph. Here's the latest cone as of 5 PM ET.

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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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THE SUNSHINE STATE! ☀️ Florida will definitely be living up to its nickname today. See all the brown? That is dry air aloft on the water vapor imagery leading to the blue sky and sunshine you see outside right now!

THE SUNSHINE STATE! ☀️ Florida will definitely be living up to its nickname today. See all the brown? That is dry air aloft on the water vapor imagery leading to the blue sky and sunshine you see outside right now!

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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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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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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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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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#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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Interesting set-up for Florida Friday into the weekend as an upper level low comes in from the Atlantic. This low will help to usher in temperatures aloft roughly 8 - 10 degrees colder than normal. As a result, it creates greater instability and lower freezing levels...leading to more hail (and larger) along with frequent lightning and heavy rain. In short...storms will likely have an additional "kick" to them into the weekend.

Interesting set-up for Florida Friday into the weekend as an upper level low comes in from the Atlantic. This low will help to usher in temperatures aloft roughly 8 - 10 degrees colder than normal. As a result, it creates greater instability and lower freezing levels...leading to more hail (and larger) along with frequent lightning and heavy rain. In short...storms will likely have an additional "kick" to them into the weekend.

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#ISAIAS RADAR: Minor wobbles, but overall the storm is still following the forecast path (red) as of 3 PM ET. I'm now seeing multiple areas of strong rotation that'll be heading towards the Big Bend and Panhandle in the hours ahead. Tornadoes will be possible, stay alert!

#ISAIAS RADAR: Minor wobbles, but overall the storm is still following the forecast path (red) as of 3 PM ET. I'm now seeing multiple areas of strong rotation that'll be heading towards the Big Bend and Panhandle in the hours ahead. Tornadoes will be possible, stay alert!

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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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#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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HURRICANE ISAIAS: New hour-by-hour model showing the landfall between Mobile Bay (AL) and Navarre Beach (FL), especially near the state line Friday evening into early Saturday morning. A peak of Category 2 or 3 is possible in the Gulf, with some weakening towards landfall. It will not be a weak storm though. It’ll still be impactful with heavy rain, storm surge up to 5-7 feet, hurricane-force gusts over (at least) 75+ mph and tornadoes. If you're in the path with impacts expected, hurricane prep needs to be completed no later than Friday morning. I'll continue to keep you updated 24/7. #Isaias

HURRICANE ISAIAS: New hour-by-hour model showing the landfall between Mobile Bay (AL) and Navarre Beach (FL), especially near the state line Friday evening into early Saturday morning. A peak of Category 2 or 3 is possible in the Gulf, with some weakening towards landfall. It will not be a weak storm though. It’ll still be impactful with heavy rain, storm surge up to 5-7 feet, hurricane-force gusts over (at least) 75+ mph and tornadoes. If you're in the path with impacts expected, hurricane prep needs to be completed no later than Friday morning. I'll continue to keep you updated 24/7. #Isaias

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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.

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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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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#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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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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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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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.

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

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

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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.

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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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