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Storm Kills One in Ocala Monday Afternoon
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on May 20th, 2013
Ocala Fire and Rescue are reporting that a 20-year old man was killed when a nearby tree fell on his car Monday afternoon during a severe thunderstorm. Winds at the time were close to 60mph, according to doppler radar estimates. … Continue reading
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Unsettled Work Week Ahead, then Cooler for Holiday Weekend
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on May 20th, 2013
It’s beginning to look and feel a lot like summer around North-Central Florida. Temperatures are climbing, the humidity is starting to become noticeable, and those pesky afternoon downpours will become almost routine by the end of this upcoming work week. … Continue reading
Posted in 10-Day Forecast, Forecast
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Severe T-Storm Watch Issued for North Florida until 7pm
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on May 19th, 2013
WHEN: Today 4pm to Midnight WHERE: Highest chances near the I-10 corridor and along or east of I-75 THREATS: Wind damage, large hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning DISCUSSION: Sea breeze interactions produced wind damage in a few spots yesterday, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Severe T-Storm Watch, Severe Weather
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Flooding Closes Roads, Damages Businesses in Bradford County
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on May 3rd, 2013
Continuous heavy rain for over 24-hours has flooded homes, businesses, and roads across several counties in Northeast Florida. Bradford County has been especially hard hit with several downtown businesses in Starke reporting flooding from the nearby Alligator Creek. US … Continue reading
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Flood Watch through Saturday Morning for Northeast Florida
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on May 2nd, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch until Saturday morning for Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Putnam and Union counties. Heavy rainfall of 1 to 2 inches has already fallen in some areas of North-Central Florida this week, and additional … Continue reading
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Wet Work Week Ahead
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on April 28th, 2013
An easterly breeze has been prevalent nearly every day in Gainesville for the past week. This has delivered seasonably warm temperatures with lower humidity. The conditions have been ideal for outdoor activities, especially over the past weekend. The weather system that will … Continue reading
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Beautiful Spring Weekend Ahead
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on April 26th, 2013
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Dangerous Surf on Florida’s First Coast Expected Monday
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on April 21st, 2013
A coastal storm is forming tonight along a stalled front just off-shore of the Space Coast (or near Melbourne). The area of low pressure is expected to gradually strengthen Monday, producing larger waves and swells along Florida’s First Coast through … Continue reading
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Spring Storms Today; Near-Record Cold Tomorrow
By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on April 18th, 2013
THIS EVENING: Showers and a few thunderstorms are developing now along a sea breeze coming off of the Gulf. These cells will continue to strengthen near and east of the US HWY 301 corridor, then quickly race off to the … Continue reading
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