WEATHER NEWS
Two nasty cross-country systems mark the arrival of spring storm season
Read full article: Two nasty cross-country systems mark the arrival of spring storm seasonMarch is here. That means the final countdown to the official calendar start to spring is right around the corner. Mother Nature is wasting no time setting the stage for not one, but potentially two gnarly storm systems that will be capable of heavy snow on the north side and multiple tornadoes on the south side
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Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions
Read full article: Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisionsNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery.
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
Read full article: New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient lifeNASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very bright
Read full article: What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very brightAn object bright enough to be seen streaking across the midday sky has fallen across parts of the Southeast U.S. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, says the object was likely either a meteor or space junk.
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NASA delays Artemis II rollback to VAB due to weather
Read full article: NASA delays Artemis II rollback to VAB due to weatherNASA is now targeting early Wednesday to roll the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis II off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, the agency said on Monday.
More than 240 Orlando flights canceled as Northeast faces severe snowstorm
Read full article: More than 240 Orlando flights canceled as Northeast faces severe snowstormThousands of travelers in Orlando are scrambling to make new plans after a powerful snowstorm brought air traffic to a standstill in much of the northeast United States.
Winter going down swinging as cold snap moves into Central Florida
Read full article: Winter going down swinging as cold snap moves into Central FloridaWinds are gusting and the air is drying out rapidly. Our latest cold front just swept through during the first half of our Sunday, and now it's about to get chilly! But it won't last. Winter is going down swinging as we head further towards a spring time set up. Next weekend is a telltale sign.
Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central Florida
Read full article: Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central FloridaCold-weather shelters will be open in some areas as a response to our latest cold front, with some counties also sharing guidance of free methods to reach the shelters.
Near-record heat to hit Central Florida before major cold front brings dramatic cooldown
Read full article: Near-record heat to hit Central Florida before major cold front brings dramatic cooldownCentral Florida is set to experience near-record warmth before a strong cold front brings showers, much colder air, and ongoing drought concerns.
Wind, heat and sparks: Wildfire risk continues to spike across parts of US
Read full article: Wind, heat and sparks: Wildfire risk continues to spike across parts of USWe've discussed to a high degree over the last week and some change the ever-growing drought conditions in the Florida peninsula. In fact, fires have slowly but surely become a more frequent occurrence as a result of this immense dryness. We aren't the only ones actively combating this dangerous scenario.
Central Florida could see record highs this week ahead of next cold front
Read full article: Central Florida could see record highs this week ahead of next cold frontWe had a brief layer of chill come across our area late Sunday and through the day yesterday. Short-lived doesn’t quite do it justice as our high temperatures continue to rapidly climb for the latter half of your week.
Winter’s last stand? Why Florida’s cold front season is fading
Read full article: Winter’s last stand? Why Florida’s cold front season is fadingWe're currently watching one if not two potential cold makers that are slated to come down across Florida over the next couple of weeks. This could very well be the end of our cold front season. Here's why
Here’s how much Sunday’s rain impacted Central Florida’s drought
Read full article: Here’s how much Sunday’s rain impacted Central Florida’s droughtSunday was just what the doctor ordered. There is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to the drought in the Sunshine State, but Sunday was a nice start.
Central Florida’s elevated severe storm risk. What you need watch for
Read full article: Central Florida’s elevated severe storm risk. What you need watch forSunday’s Daytona 500 successfully remained rain free after being moved up one hour due to the threat of severe weather moving into Central Florida.
Polk County fire crews battle more than 30 brush fires amid burn ban, drought, officials say
Read full article: Polk County fire crews battle more than 30 brush fires amid burn ban, drought, officials sayPolk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires across the county Sunday as dry conditions and high winds fueled flames despite a countywide burn ban, according to a news release.
TIMELINE: When do storms arrive in Central Florida? Hour-by-hour look at what’s ahead
Read full article: TIMELINE: When do storms arrive in Central Florida? Hour-by-hour look at what’s aheadAs we round out Valentine's weekend and many of us head for the Daytona 500, let's break down what the second half of Sunday looks like.
Weather Alert Day: Cold front and storm threat for Central Florida
Read full article: Weather Alert Day: Cold front and storm threat for Central FloridaCentral Florida faces a strong cold front with possible severe storms Sunday night, ongoing drought, and burn bans across several counties. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan breaks down the Pinpoint Weather forecast and what to watch for the Daytona 500 and work week ahead.
Crews fighting brush fire in Cemex Mines area of Clermont, officials say
Read full article: Crews fighting brush fire in Cemex Mines area of Clermont, officials sayThe Florida Forest Service said on Saturday they are battling a brush fire in the Cemex Mines area of Clermont, according to a news release.
Beautiful, warm weather persists leading up to eventful Valentine’s weekend for Central Florida
Read full article: Beautiful, warm weather persists leading up to eventful Valentine’s weekend for Central FloridaMorning fog will roll in tonight into your Friday eve, Thursday morning, and skies should remain fairly tame alongside the slow warm up we've experienced last few days. This weekend looks a bit on the interesting side, and I don't mean solely because of what plans you may have
How much rain in Central Florida this weekend? Here’s the breakdown
Read full article: How much rain in Central Florida this weekend? Here’s the breakdownA storm for Valentine's weekend is making headlines, and today I want to spend some time discussing exactly what to expect as it rolls through town.
Foggy mornings and warmer days ahead for Central Florida before weekend of wet weather
Read full article: Foggy mornings and warmer days ahead for Central Florida before weekend of wet weatherPatchy fog could pop up as you start your morning commute around sunrise, before we pave the way towards warmer and warmer temperatures in the afternoon. This weekend, however, could throw some disruptions your way as a storm system gets set to arrive