🍂A Season of Cozy Beginnings ☕

Summer days in November ☀️

Hey pinpoint weather insiders, it’s Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos here wishing the fall weather would be here to stay for a bit — but it looks like I’ll have to keep ordering my pumpkin-spiced latte with EXTRA ice!

While we might be complaining about the heat, at least we didn’t have to deal much with Hurricane Rafael this week. Although Rafael is not a Florida concern, we are watching something else in the tropics that could play a role in our forecast this weekend. Click here to read more on your local forecast.

Fall foliage in...Florida? Oh, it’s a thing! 🍂

Hey there Insiders! It’s meteorologist Samara Cokinos here with you trying to manifest some fall-like weather after forecasting above-average warmth lately. So, did you know there are some really nice areas of Florida where you can see fall foliage? Go ahead and turn down the air conditioner and whip out the cinnamon broom to set the stage while you check out this story.

Who knows, maybe it will result in planning a weekend getaway that will have you “fall-ing” head over heels for our gorgeous state all over again! (My bad puns are proof I’m really trying to feel the spirit of the season).

🍂Delayed fall colors: How Central Florida’s warm temps affect leaf change 🍁

As the days get shorter and the sun moves lower in the sky, sunlight becomes less intense, signaling to trees that winter is approaching. This causes trees to stop producing chlorophyll, the green pigment, and other pigments like carotenoids (which create yellow) and anthocyanins (which create red) become more visible.

Hey everyone, meteorologist Michelle Morgan here! Let’s talk about the science behind why leaves change color—it’s a really interesting process.

Cooler temperatures are important in this process because they help break down the chlorophyll, allowing the bright fall colors to emerge.

However, Central Florida has been experiencing above-average temperatures, which is delaying the arrival of fall foliage. Click here to read more.

This nonprofit offers essential support to homeschooling families in Central Florida 📚

The number of families homeschooling has increased significantly since the pandemic.

However, this week’s Getting Results Award winner says many are struggling to find support services to manage the workload. This can be especially challenging when it comes to cultural enrichment.

Hi everyone, meteorologist Julie Broughton here! I had the chance to talk with an amazing individual who’s bringing the community together and rightfully won the Getting Results Award.

Rasheeda Denning, inspired by her mom’s advice to “create it if it’s not there,” founded the Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida (BHCFL) to fill that gap. Click here to read more.

Rafael an anomaly of a hurricane 🌀

Good afternoon folks! I’m News 6 meteorologist David Nazario with my first contribution to the pinpoint newsletter! Rafael developed into a hurricane two days ago, setting a new record for total named storms as well as most hurricanes to form after the decline from peak hurricane season.

According to historical data, the descent away from the calendar peak of the tropical Atlantic season is September 25th. Not only did Rafael’s development set the newest record for 2025 for total named storms, but we also set records for most hurricanes followed by most major hurricanes.

The records don’t stop there! Rafael is following a path we have never witnessed before in recorded history. Click here to read more.