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April-Like Warmth to Continue for a Week

By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on January 10th, 2013

81° would be a temperature most-often achieved on an April afternoon in Gainesville.  That’s the average high for April 16th.  Today’s WRUF forecast high of 81 would come short of the record high for this date, but January 10th, 2013 … Continue reading →

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100+ Heat Index Expected for Gator’s Home Opener

By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on August 31st, 2012

Gator fans are encouraged to be smart about their tailgating and celebrating on Saturday’s home opener against Bowling Green.  The absence of thunderstorms and cloud cover will allow a warm air mass sitting overhead to reach its full potential by … Continue reading →

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Saturday to be First of Many with 100+ Heat Indices

By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on June 29th, 2012

The high pressure ridge responsible for more than 1100 record highs set across the nation this week will be inching closer on Saturday.  The upper-level feature will likely stall across Georgia through the weekend, continuing to sponsor sunny skies, little … Continue reading →

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Oppressive Heat & Humidity on the Way

By UF Chief Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on June 27th, 2012

High pressure building in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby will provide ample sunshine over the coming days with no chance for rain.  This, combined with the amount of water on the ground and in the soil that will likely … Continue reading →

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