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⚡Think you know lightning? 👀
Hey there Insiders! It’s meteorologist Samara Cokinos here to have a chat about lightning. I know, I know, I just wrote a bunch of articles about this very topic, but this one is different. Not to mention more and more people are outside enjoying summer events and holidays like Independence Day. So let me ask you, have you ever wondered what really sparks a lightning bolt or what the difference is between a positive or negative strike?
Not only does this article cover those questions, but click here to find out what makes some strikes more dangerous and why lightning can hit far beyond the storm. Your safety is worth the read! Have a safe and wonderful July 4 holiday.
The first month of the hurricane season is done... what’s next?
Thanks again for checking out your newsletter Insiders, meteorologist David Nazario BACK to hammer home some of the latest details we have to share with you on the tropics!
June started out nearly silent. The Eastern Pacific was cooking and CONTINUES to cook! We’ve now achieved two major hurricanes in the Pacific basin. The Atlantic has started to come to life over the last two weeks, with two named storms having developed and a third, if not a FOURTH, on the way over the next week and some change.
The National Hurricane Center has an area of interest bull’s-eyed over the Atlantic with chances slowly creeping in the upward direction. This turns into our next tropical system. Recon aircraft are making their plans now to head into this potential invest over the next two or so days.
If you want the full breakdown on this tropical entity as well as what’s ahead through the month of July - CHECK THAT HERE!
❓Do you really know what rain chances mean?
It may seem easy, but there are several ways to interpret that percentage you see on the 7-day or hourly forecast on TV or on your News 6 Weather App. What’s going on, guys? Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges back with you.
I bring this up because the holiday weekend forecast looks daunting when you look at it from a rainfall chance. I promise you, there is more to the story. Click here to find out what those percentages actually mean.
Trust me, if you dig a little deeper, a high rain chance doesn’t always mean your outdoor plans are a total loss.
6 Things Do This Weekend - HINT: You might need that umbrella ☂️
Hey y’all, Meteorologist Michelle Morgan here, and while you may want to keep an umbrella handy, this weekend is packed with fun worth chasing.
A few tropical downpours may pop up this weekend, but don’t let that keep you inside—there’s too much happening across Central Florida.
At Kavas Tacos in Pointe Orlando, Saturday night is all about the heat. With fire performers lighting up the evening, street food sizzling, and a live DJ keeping the energy high, it’s the kind of night that keeps you coming back for more.
Over in Winter Haven, The Ritz will be glowing with Disney magic as Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, takes the stage with her daughter. They’ll bring a mix of Broadway hits and Disney favorites to life in a concert the whole family will love.
Check out my full list of 6 things to do this weekend—rain or shine!
Grassroots gardening and high-tech tracking help Monarch butterflies 🦋
Hey guys, it’s meteorologist Julie Broughton. My dog, Jake, and I had a pretty exciting development this morning. As we were coming home from our walk, we spotted not one, but TWO monarch butterflies enjoying a mini-butterfly garden we recently planted. This is my first foray into being a plant mom.
I was inspired to create this one-pot wonder after working on a story about the declining monarch population. Turns out, we can all help save this beautiful species. Check the story photojournalist Paul Giorgio and I put together about some cool research happening at Disney. We included some tips from Lukas Nursery experts on how you can join the movement!