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Hurricane season 2013 prediction for Florida twice as high

By UF Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on April 10th, 2013 | Last updated: April 11, 2013 at 12:19 pm

Forecasters are predicting a roughly 50 percent chance a major hurricane could hit Florida or the East Coast this upcoming hurricane season. Colorado State University’s William Gray explained his prediction, which includes a 72 percent chance that a major hurricane will hit the U.S. in 2013.

Environment | Tagged 2013 hurricane season, hurricane prediction, Hurricane season, North Central Florida, weather | 3 Comments

In the News: Cold weather affects spring breakers, Levy County nuclear plant moves forward, Gov. Rick Scott demands investigation, Supreme Court hears same-sex marriage arguments

By Jewel Midelis on March 27th, 2013 | Last updated: March 27, 2013 at 11:40 am

Cold weather leaves beaches empty during spring break, Levy County nuclear power plant plans continue forward, Gov. Rick Scott requests an investigation on the “Jesus”-stomping incident at Florida Atlantic University and the Supreme Court continues to hear arguments regarding the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act.

In the News | Tagged Alachua County, cold, Consitution, Crescent Beach, Defense of Marriage Act, Florida Atlantic University, Gov. Rick Scott, Incident, Levy County, nuclear power plant, politics, Professor, religion, same-sex marriage, spring break, Supreme Court, weather | Leave a comment

Tornado watch in effect until 3 p.m.

By Stefanie Cainto on February 26th, 2013 | Last updated: February 26, 2013 at 1:15 pm

Update 1:11 p.m.: Gainesville’s tornado watch was cancelled late this morning. Alachua County is in the clear.

Local | Tagged cold front, National Weather Service, North Central Florida, tornado, Tornado watch, weather | Leave a comment

In the News: Obama and Rubio to speak Tuesday, former Florida GOP Chairman pleads guilty, Mayo Clinic receives $7 million grant, cold snap expected

By Kristen Morrell on February 12th, 2013 | Last updated: February 12, 2013 at 8:04 pm

Effects of mild winter will be felt throughout the year | Gainesville.com – Temperatures in Gainesville may dip below freezing early next week due to a cold-air blast expected to hit this weekend, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist [...]

In the News | Tagged cold temperatures, Florida GOP Chairman, Jim Greer, Marco Rubio, Mayo Clinic, National Institutes of Health, Obama, Parkinson's Disease, Republicans, weather | Leave a comment

Wind-driven fire destroys Brooker home

By Jewel Midelis on January 23rd, 2013 | Last updated: January 27, 2013 at 7:11 pm

A mobile home near Brooker is uninhabitable due to a combination of a house fire and windy conditions on Tuesday morning.

Environment | Tagged Fire, Florida wildfires, Gainesville news, local, weather, wind | 2 Comments

Cool weather creates greater risk of fires spreading

By Ben Bornstein on October 31st, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 3:51 pm

The cool weather in Gainesville could heat up quickly, according to Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with the Waccasassa Forestry Center Ludie Bond. Recent weather patterns have made fire conditions considerably worse than they were just a couple weeks ago.

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2012′s Midwest drought affects Floridians

By Tom Parkinson - WMFE on September 5th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 1:49 pm

Freshwater supplies are shrinking and drought is a concern in Florida. The drought affects agriculture and food prices.

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Bradford county provides sandbags

By Forrest Smith on August 24th, 2012 | Last updated: September 6, 2012 at 4:52 pm

From Bradford County Public Information Office In anticipation of additional rainfall and potential flooding due to the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac, Bradford County is providing sand and sandbags to residents at no charge beginning today at the Heilbron Springs [...]

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WRUF Weather: Developing El Niño May Tame the Tropics

By UF Meteorologist Jeff Huffman on July 18th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:44 pm

The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season began with a bang, spawning four named storms by June 27 and breaking numerous records, including the fastest start to an Atlantic hurricane season in history. Two of the storms – Beryl and Debby – [...]

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Latest road closings from Florida Department of Transportation

By WUFT News on July 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:50 pm

From Department of Transportation Public Information Office Lake City – The Florida Department of Transportation is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby. Columbia County SR 247 north and south of [...]