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Cold front to bring a few showers on Sunday and temperature changes to kick off the work week
Read full article: Cold front to bring a few showers on Sunday and temperature changes to kick off the work weekNews 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan says a weekend cold front is expected to bring scattered showers and lower temperatures to Central Florida, followed by breezy winds to start the work week.
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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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Warm weekend ahead for Central Florida, but rip current risk remains high
Read full article: Warm weekend ahead for Central Florida, but rip current risk remains highCentral Florida is heading into a warm and mostly dry weekend, but if you’re headed to the beach, be careful. A high risk of rip currents will continue this weekend as steady onshore winds keep surf conditions rough at times.
Florida SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s why this happens
Read full article: Florida SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s why this happensIf you looked up early Wednesday morning in Central Florida and saw what appeared to be a glowing jellyfish floating in the sky, you were not alone.
Could the Florida rainy season be starting EARLY? Here’s what to know
Read full article: Could the Florida rainy season be starting EARLY? Here’s what to knowIn Central Florida, the rainy season doesn’t have one official “start date” the way hurricane season does, but there is a clear pattern shift to watch for.
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
Meteorological spring officially kicks off. What does this mean for Central Florida?
Read full article: Meteorological spring officially kicks off. What does this mean for Central Florida?It's already hot and humid, and yet it feels like only yesterday we said goodbye to cold temps. Meteorological spring started March 1. Here's what to expect for the March.
Ready for spring? March welcomes a warm pattern and showers across Central Florida
Read full article: Ready for spring? March welcomes a warm pattern and showers across Central FloridaAfter a rainy conclusion to February, March has arrived. Today was a rather pleasant day as well. It looks like this weather set up will be the rhythm we follow for the foreseeable future as spring settles in across the region.
Isolated severe storms in Central Florida’s forecast ahead of spring pattern
Read full article: Isolated severe storms in Central Florida’s forecast ahead of spring patternYesterday the bulk of Florida saw generous amounts of rain in areas that needed. Today, a different story. While rain is still anticipated, it comes in a more classic form. The sun will shine through the early afternoon, ramping up surface temps. Once the atmosphere is energized, storms are likely to pop.
Flags, conditions, more: What to know before heading to a Florida beach
Read full article: Flags, conditions, more: What to know before heading to a Florida beachThere are several potentially dangerous elements of the beach that should be taken into consideration, especially by those who are unfamiliar with the ocean or have children.
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.