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We are back after a break from the hurricane's that hit the Florida Peninsula. Man! What a week in sports. Amazing week in college football, MLB Championship Series baseball play has started, NFL Week 6 passed and the NBA is on the way! Lock in and join us for an eventful GFTS!

Brace yourself for a critical weather briefing with meteorologist Steve Pellettieri, as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida with catastrophic potential. As this formidable storm fluctuates between a Category 4 and 5, Steve delivers crucial insights into its current status and projected path. He emphasizes the importance of staying connected with local authorities and the National Hurricane Center, especially since cell towers might face power outages. Residents from Siesta Key to Venice Beach and beyond are advised to prepare for the potential devastation, including tornadoes, heavy rainfalls, and life-threatening tidal surges.Steve breaks down the storm's anticipated slowdown as it nears the Florida Peninsula, driven by its loss of Gulf energy. With landfall projected between 8 and 11 pm, Steve underscores the urgency of evacuation and preparation. Tidal surges in regions like Port Charlotte and Cape Coral could reach up to 15 feet, posing significant threats to communities. As conditions worsen, Steve offers his thoughts and hopes for the safety of those in the storm's path, promising updates as the situation evolves. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in Hurricane Milton's likely trajectory. Stay informed and stay safe.

What if the path of a hurricane could change in an instant, affecting the lives of millions? Join me, meteorologist Steve Pelletieri, as I bring you the latest updates on Hurricane Milton, once a formidable Category 5 storm, now weakened to a Category 3 and possibly still lessening. As it approaches Florida's west coast, we examine its potential landfall between Venice and Bradenton, its diminishing eye, and its interaction with the Florida Peninsula and northern Yucatan that has altered its intensity.We'll also explore the pressing concerns of storm surge and winds affecting communities from Tampa to Fort Myers. With hurricane-force winds reaching 35 miles from its center, cities like Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and even Fort Myers are bracing for impact. Discover how the shifting winds might change flood dynamics in Tampa Bay and what this means for the region. Stay tuned for our next update later this evening as we keep a close watch on Hurricane Milton's evolving journey across Florida.

Join our urgent weather update as we welcome expert weatherman Steve Pellettiere to the show, bringing his seasoned insights on Hurricane Milton. Promising to provide you with a detailed understanding of this impending storm, Mitty delves into its current status as a Category 1 hurricane and its expected intensification as it barrels towards Florida's west coast. With a trajectory aimed at major areas like Sarasota, Tampa Bay, and the Big Bend, the risks of flash flooding and tidal surges are imminent. Hear how the storm's path could exacerbate challenges for regions still healing from past hurricanes, including Fort Myers and Pine Island.Stay ahead with vital information on Hurricane Milton's projected landfall and potential impacts. Mitty breaks down the storm's swift journey through warm Gulf waters, predicting it might escalate to a Category 3 or 4 hurricane before reaching the Florida Peninsula. From the potential of tidal flooding from north of Tampa Bay to Sarasota, to the severe weather threats inland towards Orlando and Jacksonville, Mitty offers essential advice on preparedness for those in the storm's path. Keep yourself informed and ready with our comprehensive discussion on this significant weather event.

..Record-breaking heat remains across California and the Southwestthrough this weekend, while briefly overspreading portions of the Plainsand Midwest on Saturday......Strong winds and dangerous fire weather conditions are forecastthroughout the northern Great Basin, northern Rockies, and into the HighPlains......Locally heavy rainfall will be possible across the immediate Gulf Coastthrough Saturday, with more of a focus toward the Florida Peninsula bylate Sunday...A late-season heatwave will continue this weekend across the SouthwestU.S. as high pressure aloft persists over the region. Record ornear-record high temperatures are forecast over a rather widespread regionincluding central and southern California through the Desert Southwestwhere there will be temperatures reaching over 100 degrees. Some of theinterior deserts of the Southwest my locally reach over 110 degrees.Heat-related advisories and warnings are in place as the heat remains atlevels dangerous to anyone without adequate cooling or hydration. As acold front crosses through the Northwest and ejects east across thenorthern Plains and upper Mississippi Valley through Saturday, some of theheat across the interior of the West will also eject east across portionsof the Plains and Midwest where high temperatures will be locally 20 to 25degrees above average, which may result in a few record-high temperatureshere as well.

(AURN NEWS) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued urgent warnings as Tropical Storm Helene approaches the southeastern United States. According to NOAA's latest advisory, Helene is forecast to intensify to near hurricane strength Wednesday as it nears the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. NOAA warns of a life-threatening storm surge danger along the entire west coast of the Florida Peninsula and Florida's Big Bend, with the highest inundation levels expected along the Big Bend coast. The agency has also issued a Hurricane Warning for portions of Florida's Big Bend, where damaging hurricane-force winds are anticipated. The agency urged residents to complete preparations by early Thursday. As the storm moves inland, NOAA is warning of considerable flash and urban flooding across portions of Florida, the Southeast, southern Appalachians, and the Tennessee Valley from Wednesday through Friday, with a risk of landslides in the southern Appalachians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the first weekend of August be a scorcher or a washout? Join me, meteorologist Steve Pelletier, as I shed light on the weather patterns shaping up across the United States. From a heat advisory spanning DC to Boston with temperatures soaring into the 80s and 90s, to isolated thunderstorms that may affect your afternoon plans, I'll break down what you can expect. Learn about the low-pressure system trudging eastward from Wisconsin and Minnesota, bringing clouds and thunderstorms to the Northeast and keeping conditions muggy.If you're planning to travel, don't miss my detailed forecast for major cities across the nation. Atlanta and Charlotte will see typical afternoon thunderstorms, while the West Coast enjoys dry weather from San Diego to Seattle. The Florida Peninsula isn't left out, experiencing its usual afternoon showers. And watch out for severe thunderstorms in Chicago, which could cause flight delays. Tune in to stay prepared as we roll into the weekend and ensure you know what's coming your way this first day of August 2024.

Scattered severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rain possible acrossthe Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Central Plains through thisevening......Severe weather and flash flood risks shift to the Northern Plains andUpper Midwest this weekend......Above average summer heat continues across much of the Southern Tierbefore expanding into the Midwest by Sunday...A summer weather pattern ripe for mid-June is expected through thisweekend across CONUS, with scattered areas at risk for strongthunderstorms and building heat across the southern and middle sections ofthe country. After a few days of drenching rain throughout the central andsouthern Florida Peninsula, lingering showers and storms could spawnscattered instances of renewed flooding across far southern Floridatonight before rain chances diminish this weekend. This same plume oftropical moisture is forecast to slide toward the central Gulf Coast onSunday and could lead to areas of heavy rain throughout southern Louisianaand Mississippi. Meanwhile, a cold front progressing across the Northeastand Mid-Atlantic this afternoon has led to showers and thunderstorms thatcould contain intense rainfall rates and gusty winds. A few of thesestorms could turn severe through this evening as the cold front eventuallypushes offshore by early Saturday. Following this cold front, arefreshingly dry airmass in place should lead to beautiful weather thisFather's Day weekend throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and OhioValley.A developing storm system over the north-central U.S. will lead to activeand stormy weather extending from the Northern/Central Plains to the UpperGreat Lakes. The first round of showers and storms associated with aleading system is forecast to spark thunderstorm activity across theCentral High Plains late this afternoon through the overnight period. Afew storms could contain large hail, damaging wind gusts, and intenserainfall rates capable of leading to flash flooding. After weakeningovernight, these showers could push into the Upper Midwest by Saturday,with redeveloping storms extending from the central Plains to the MiddleMissouri Valley. Multiple rounds of heavy rain could lead to areas offlash flooding between eastern Nebraska and northern Wisconsin.Additionally, the trailing and stronger system organizing over theNorthern Plains on Saturday will help produce strong to severethunderstorms across parts of eastern Montana and North Dakota. By the endof the weekend a frontal boundary is expected to bisect the Upper Midwestand Northern Plains, creating a focus for additional rounds of showers andstorms.The other main weather story this weekend will be the simmering heatimpacting areas from the Southwest to the Gulf Coast and Southeast. Highsare forecast to reach the triple digits throughout much of the DesertSouthwest, with upper 90s stretching from the Southeast to parts of theSouthern Plains. Above average temperatures are also forecast across thecentral Great Basin and northern Plains ahead of a cold front, with wellbelow average temperatures encompassing the Pacific Northwest. By Sunday,an upper level ridge is anticipated to begin building across the EasternU.S., with anomalous heat starting in much of the Midwest, Central Plains,and Tennessee Valley. Highs are forecast to reach the upper 90s, withmaximum heat indices near 105 degrees. When combined with warm overnightlows, major heat risk could affect anyone without effective cooling and/oradequate hydration. Be sure to remain weather aware and follow proper heatsafety!

The threat for Excessive Rainfall leading to Flash Flooding continuesover central and southern Florida through Friday......There's an Enhanced Risk of Severe Thunderstorms across parts of theMiddle Mississippi Valley on Thursday......There are Excessive Heat Warnings and Advisories over parts of theSouthwest, and western Texas...A stationary boundary bisecting the Florida Peninsula will be the focusfor thunderstorm activity across much of the state over the next couple ofdays. A complex of storms slowly moving through south-central Florida latethis afternoon and into the early evening will produce heavy to excessiverainfall leading to significant flash flooding. Storms should move intothe Keys tonight before reloading for another round of storms on Thursdayand Friday. There are Slight Risks (at least 15%) in effect for parts ofcentral/southern Florida with the potential for upgrades over the nextcouple of days.Digging mid-level energy will support thunderstorm activity acrossportions of the Middle Mississippi Valley Thursday afternoon and evening.Thunderstorms are expected to initiate somewhere ahead of a cold frontpropagating through the Upper Midwest Thursday afternoon before movinginto the eastern Iowa, northern Illinois/Indiana. Storms should congealinto an MCS and push farther into the Midwest Thursday night. There's anEnhanced Risk (level 3/5) of Severe Thunderstorms in southern Iowa,northwest Illinois and northern Missouri for late Thursday afternoon toearly evening. Very large hail, destructive wind gusts and a few tornadoesare possible. This vort max will shift the convective threat into theinterior Northeast on Friday afternoon and evening, where scattered stormswith severe wind gusts will be possible. The upper low that has beenspinning just off the coast of southern/Baja California will move into theWestern U.S. on Thursday before influencing more thunderstorm activityover parts of the Central Plains this Friday. Storms are forecast toinitiate on the lee side of the Central Rockies on Friday afternoon andpropagate eastward into the Central Plains that evening.An upper-level ridge over the West will degrade and shift eastward as theclosed low move into the region over the next 24 hours. Temperatures willmoderate a bit, particularly over the Four Corners as well as California'scentral valley, where Excessive Heat Warnings and Watches will come to anend tonight. Anomalous temps should shift into the Northwest and northerntier late this week beneath the ridge. In the meantime, Excessive HeatWarnings and Advisories remain in effect across parts of the Southwestinto western Texas.

A very stormy and wet week is in store for the Florida Peninsula as asteady plume of rich, tropical moisture from the western Caribbean beginsto overspread the area ahead of a quasi-stationary frontal boundary drapedjust to the north. Multiple rounds of intense downpour producing storms(rain rates of 2"+ per hour) are expected not only through the currentforecast period (Wednesday evening), but are likely to continue into theweekend. Slight Risks (level 2/4) of Excessive Rainfall are in effect bothTuesday and Wednesday for the threat of flash flooding, particularly forurban areas, and a higher threat level may be necessary if confidence inday-to-day storm locations increases. While antecedent conditions are dryin the region, the threat outside urban areas may also increase with eachday as the heavy rainfall begins to lead to wetter soils more susceptibleto flooding.  Further west, additional storms are expected along theboundary along the immediate Gulf Coast and into portions of Texas thenext couple of days. While the available moisture will not be as high andrain rates/totals are not forecast to be as heavy as further east, therewill still be an isolated risk of flash flooding, most likely over centralTexas. The Storm Prediction Center has also included a Slight Risk ofsevere thunderstorms (level 2/5) over the Edwards Plateau Tuesday wheresome of the more intense storms could produce some large hail and damagingwinds.Showers and thunderstorms continue ahead of a frontal system passingthrough the northern/central Plains this evening. The system will liftnortheastward into the Upper Midwest Tuesday with some showers and stormsexpected, though totals will likely remain light to moderate as stormcoverage/intensity decreases. Another system will approach and move intothe Pacific Northwest early Tuesday and pass through the northern Rockiesby Wednesday, though little to no precipitation is expected across theregion. As the system enters the northern Plains/Upper Midwest byWednesday afternoon, better moisture streaming northward will bring agreater chance of thunderstorms. The SPC has included a Slight Risk overportions of the Upper Midwest for the threat of very large hail anddamaging winds.Much of the West will remain well-above average this week as anupper-level high begins to build in over the Southwest and northernMexico. The greatest threat from the heat will stretch from the centralCalifornia valleys into portions of southern Nevada/Arizona Tuesday beforeexpanding even further east into southern New Mexico and far west Texas byWednesday. Here, heat-related advisories and warnings are in place astemperatures soar well into the 100s and nighttime lows in the 70s and low80s provide little relief. The risk from the heat is characterized as'Major' (level 3/4) which considers impacts that will be felt by theentire population that are without effective cooling or adequatehydration, not just those individuals more sensitive to heat. Much aboveaverage temperatures will also spread into portions of the north-centralU.S. by Wednesday, with many highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s from thecentral/northern Plains into portions of the Upper Midwest. Meanwhile,temperatures will begin to warm-up and return closer to normal over thenext couple of days for much of the Interior Northeast/Ohio Valleyfollowing many highs in the 60s Monday. Most of the eastern/southern U.S.will be near average with highs in the 70s/80s for the Northeast, 80s inthe Mid-Atlantic, and 80s and 90s from the Southern Plains into theSoutheast. 

Threats for severe weather and flash flooding for portions of theCentral Plains into the middle/lower Missouri River Valley throughSaturday......Excessive heat over the West and Southwest through Saturday but somerelief coming on Sunday...Most of the active weather across the lower 48 will focus across thecentral portion of the nation through the weekend in the form of severethunderstorms and potential for flash flooding. Anomalous moisture willpool in the vicinity of a pair of frontal boundaries located over theCentral Plains this evening. Severe thunderstorms are expected to increasein coverage through this evening near a stationary front currently inplace across Nebraska, with threats for large hail and damaging straightline winds in addition to tornadoes. An organized thunderstorm complex islikely to form tonight and translate toward the southeast toward the lowerMissouri Valley, carrying a risk for flash flooding with high rainfallrates and possibly 4-5 inches of rain by Saturday morning.Severe weather (mainly hail and wind) and flash flood potential will focusa little farther south on Saturday as a cold front moves through thecentral Plains. The threat region will extend from the central HighPlains, through southern KS into the middle Mississippi and lower OhioValleys. Spotty rainfall totals in excess of 3 inches will be possible inaddition to the severe thunderstorms.Out West, an upper level ridge in place over the western U.S. willmaintain the hot weather on Saturday that has been impacting the regionover the past couple of days. However, the upper level ridge will bedisplaced and weakened with the approach of an upstream trough axis andassociated surface cold front. The cold front is forecast to arrive earlyon Sunday and advance south and east during the day which will lower themagnitude of hot weather. Temperatures however, are still likely to remainup to roughly 10 degrees above average on Sunday.Across the Great Lakes region into the Northeast, temperatures will run 5to 15 degrees below average beneath the influence of upper level troughingthis weekend. The region will remain unsettled however, with multiplerounds of showers and thunderstorms beneath the upper trough and with asurface low/cold front tracking eastward through Sunday. East of theAppalachians, from the Mid-Atlantic to Southeast, high pressure will keeptemperatures near to slightly above average for the weekend but withlittle to no chances for precipitation. The one exception will be acrossthe Florida Peninsula where high temperatures in the middle to upper 90smay challenge a few daily maximum temperature records on Saturday andSunday. In addition, diurnally driven thunderstorms are expected each daybut with a focus across southern Florida where access to better moisturewill reside.

Temperatures will be above average over the Southwest; temperatureswill be below average from the Northeast to the Southeast, then to theSouthern Plains...A front extending across the Florida Peninsula Coast will slowly movesouthward of the Florida by Monday afternoon. Showers with strong tosevere thunderstorms will develop along the boundary. Therefore, the SPChas issued a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms over partsof the Florida Peninsula through Monday morning. The hazards associatedwith these thunderstorms are frequent lightning, severe thunderstorm windgusts, hail, and a minimal threat of tornadoes.On Monday, the front moves south of Florida by afternoon. Showers withstrong to severe thunderstorms will develop over parts of the FloridaPeninsula until the boundary moves offshore. Therefore, the SPC has issueda Marginal Risk (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms over parts of theFlorida Peninsula through Monday afternoon. The hazards associated withthese thunderstorms are frequent lightning, severe thunderstorm windgusts, hail, and a few tornadoes.Meanwhile, high pressure over the Middle Mississippi Valley/SouthernPlains will gradually shift eastward, reaching off the Southeast Coast byTuesday evening. Clear skies and light wind will help allow temperaturesto be 5 to 15 degrees below average from the Northeast to the Southeastand then to the Southern Plains, which will experience a slight warmingtrend by Tuesday afternoon. In contrast, temperatures will be 5 to 15degrees above average over parts of the Southwest through Tuesday evening.A second front over the Northern Rockies to the Great Basin will also moveeastward to the Great Lakes to the Southern Plains by Tuesday. On Monday,as the boundary moves onto the Plains, a weak plume of moisture flows fromthe Western Gulf of Mexico to the Upper Midwest, aiding in the developmentof rain over parts of the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valleyovernight Monday into Tuesday. On Tuesday, the rain moves into the GreatLakes. By Tuesday evening, the rain will extend from the Lower Great Lakessouthwestward to the Middle Mississippi Valley. Cold high pressure overHudson Bay will stream cold air over Lake Superior, developing light snowover the southern shore of Lake Superior.

There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of the SouthernPlains/Lower Mississippi Valley...Light snow over parts of the Cascades on Saturday night into Sunday.Strong to severe thunderstorms from the southern Mid-Atlantic,Southeast to the Southern PlainsA front extending from the Southeast westward to the Western Gulf Coastwill slowly move southward of the Florida Peninsula by Monday evening.Showers with strong to severe thunderstorms will develop along theboundary. Therefore, the SPC has issued a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) ofsevere thunderstorms over parts of the Mid-Atlantic to the Central GulfCoast through Sunday morning. The hazards associated with thesethunderstorms are frequent lightning, severe thunderstorm wind gusts,hail, and a minimal threat of tornadoes.Additionally, a second area of showers with strong to severe thunderstormswill develop over parts of the Southern Plains. Therefore, the SPC hasissued a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms over parts ofthe Southern Plains through Sunday morning. The hazards associated withthese thunderstorms are frequent lightning, severe thunderstorm windgusts, hail, and a few tornadoes.The showers and thunderstorms will also produce heavy rain over parts ofthe Southern Plains/Lower Mississippi Valley. Therefore, the WPC hasissued a Slight Risk (level 2/4) of excessive rainfall with thesethunderstorms through Sunday morning. The associated heavy rain willcreate mainly localized areas of flash flooding, with urban areas, roads,small streams, and low-lying areas the most vulnerable.On Sunday, the strong to severe thunderstorm threat and the excessiverainfall threat have come to an end. However, showers and thunderstormswill continue over parts of the Southeast to the Central Gulf Coast.Meanwhile, a front over the Pacific Northwest/Northern IntermountainRegion will move eastward to the Upper Mississippi Valley to the CentralPlains and then to the Great Basin by Monday evening. The system willproduce rain over parts of the Pacific Northwest Coast through Sundayevening. Furthermore, overnight Saturday, light snow will develop over theCascades and parts of the Northern Intermountain Region by early Sundaymorning, ending overnight Sunday.On Monday, as the boundary moves onto the Plains, a weak plum of moistureflows from the Western Gulf of Mexico to the Upper Midwest, aiding in thedevelopment of rain over parts of the Northern Plains and the UpperMississippi Valley. Elsewhere, a front moving across Florida will produceshowers with strong to severe thunderstorms.

Powerful low pressure system to produce gusty winds, heavy rain, andthe potential for severe thunderstorms across parts of the Great Lakes,Ohio Valley, and eastern United States through Friday......Lower elevation rain and mountain snow to enter California onSaturday......Well above average temperatures forecast to surge into thenorthern/central Plains this weekend...A large, deepening low pressure system currently over the Ohio/Tennesseevalleys this afternoon will be the driving force behind active weatherthroughout the eastern United States until early this weekend. Widespreadshower and thunderstorm activity is forecast to continue through tonightacross the lower Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, andNortheast. Rainfall could be heavy enough at times to create instances offlash flooding over the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians, where aSlight Risk (level 2/4) of Excessive Rainfall is in effect. Additionally,severe thunderstorms are possible throughout a similar region and couldcontain a few tornadoes, scattered damaging winds, and isolated severehail. This severe threat also includes the central Florida Peninsula intothis evening, but thunderstorm activity should drastically diminish acrossthe eastern U.S. by Friday. Heavy rain will continue to be a hazard onFriday throughout northern New England due to the combination of rainfalland recent snowmelt. Flood Watches remain in effect between northern NewHampshire and central Maine as antecedent conditions support the threat offlash and river flooding. Wind will be another aspect of this storm worthmonitoring as the large low pressure system develops a strong pressuregradient. The East Coast can expect strong southerly flow ahead of thesystem through early Friday and the potential for coastal flood hazards.Meanwhile, on the backside of the system gusty northwesterly winds areexpected to impact the Great Lakes and Appalachians on Friday and Saturday.Unsettled weather will enter California on Saturday as low pressure churnsjust off the coast and an associated frontal boundary pushes inland.Locally heavy rain is possible along coastal regions, with moderate toheavy snow in the high terrain of the Sierra Nevada. Rainfall is alsoexpected to expand northward into parts of southern Oregon, but isanticipated to be mostly beneficial.After a cooler Thursday throughout the Great Plains underneath highpressure, much warmer weather is on the way by Saturday. Highs areexpected to surge upwards of 20 to 30 degrees above average through thenorth-central United States. This equates to widespread highs into the 70sand 80s from the Great Plains and Upper Midwest to the northern GreatBasin.

...Additional heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to flash floodingacross much of coastal California......Heavy rainfall likely over much of the Florida Peninsula for theremainder of the weekend......Colder than normal conditions across the eastern and southern U.S. willbe followed by a warming trend across the mid-section of the country...The West Coast will once again be the focus of inclement weather over thenext couple of days as more energetic low pressure systems from thePacific line up to push onshore.  The first system of concern has alreadybrought widespread moderate to locally heavy rain for the coastal PacificNorthwest and down into the northern half of California today (Saturday). The moisture will advance farther inland to bring a period of mountainsnow across the interior sections of the northwestern U.S. and northernRockies through Sunday.  A more potent low pressure system will quicklyfollow in its wake to deliver the next round of heavy precipitation, thistime mainly across California starting Sunday night/early Monday.  WPC hasa Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall covering a good portion of northernCalifornia and central coastal California into Sunday and Monday, with aModerate Risk in effect for the Santa Barbara to Santa Maria region forthe same time period.  Very heavy snowfall will then impact the SierraNevada on Monday where a few feet of new snow can be expected. Elevation-dependent rain/snow will then spread northeastward into theGreat Basin on Monday.After a quick round of locally heavy snow Saturday morning, theMid-Atlantic states will clear out behind a departing low pressure system. Colder than normal conditions initially blanketing much of the easternand southern U.S. will be followed by a warming trend across themid-section of the country--emerging first over the northern Plains thengradually spreading south to reach Texas by Monday.  Meanwhile,lake-effect snows downwind from the Great Lakes will gradually taper offby Sunday.  Farther north, a clipper system sliding across southern Canadawill only bring light snow across the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakeson Sunday, before brushing the lower Great Lakes and northern New Englandon Monday.Meanwhile, rain and thunderstorms associated with a slow-moving front areforecast to expand across the Florida Peninsula through tonight.  BySunday, a low pressure center developing along the front over the Gulf ofMexico will traverse the Florida Peninsula later that night before movingout into the Atlantic on Monday.  Generally a couple of inches of rain,with locally higher amounts, can be expected with this system.

Dangerous Flash Flooding likely across Central/Southern California intoearly next week.Heavy Snow will cause extreme impacts over much of the Sierra Nevada onSunday and Monday.Anomalous warmth continues across Northern/Central Plains andUpper/Middle Mississippi Valley.A highly amplified upper-level pattern will support multiple sensibleweather hazards across the CONUS over the next few days. Moderate to heavysnowfall will continue across parts of the Northern/Central Rockiesthrough Sunday before coming to an end Sunday night. Heavy rainfall andscattered thunderstorms will spread into central California tonight as awarm front associated with an approaching low pressure system focusesmoisture and instability over the area. A Slight Risk of ExcessiveRainfall (level 2/4) is in effect for portions of the central Californiacoast from the Bay Area down through Big Sur. Conditions worsen on Sundayas the low pressure system arrives along the California coast. There is aHigh Risk of Excessive Rainfall (level 4/4) over portions of SantaBarbara, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties where the combination of highmoisture, instability and lift (cold front) will produce a dangerous FlashFlooding situation. It's strongly recommended that people: heed warningsfrom emergency management personnel, the local forecast office guidanceand avoid driving through flooded roadways. Broader Moderate (level 3/4)and Slight Risk areas will encompass most of the central and southerncoast as well as upslope areas of the Sierra Nevada and parts of theCentral Valley. This moisture plume will spread east into the Sierra,leading to an extremely impactful heavy snow event over the mountains andactually spilling over into portions of the western Great Basin. WinterStorm Warnings are in effect for the aforementioned areas where 4-6'+ ofsnow is probable. High winds will also be a significant issue withwhipping rain in the low elevations and blowing snow likely in the Sierraon Sunday. The focus for heavy rainfall and scattered thunderstorms shiftinto southern California Sunday night into Monday as the upper lowcontinues to direct energy and moisture into the region beneath apersistently strong jet streak. A Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall isin effect for portions of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and RiversideCounties where the strong cold front will act as a focus for potentialflash flooding.Elsewhere, a developing low pressure system will focus heavy rain andthunderstorms across the central Gulf Coast tonight. A Slight Risk ofExcessive Rainfall is in effect for portions of southeast Louisiana intosouthern Mississippi. The low pressure system will then move into theeastern Gulf Coast and spread heavy rain and thunderstorm activity intothe Florida Peninsula on Sunday. A Slight Risk of Severe Thunderstorms(level 2/5) is in effect for portions of south Florida where isolated toscattered severe storms will be possible in the morning. An omega blockridge will persist over the central-eastern U.S. through early next week,which will support above average temperatures across the Great Plains,Mississippi Valley and Midwest. The highest anomalies of around +30-40degrees will occur over portions of the Northern Plains and UpperMississippi Valley where high temperatures will be in the 40s while lowtemperatures drop into the upper 20s to mid 30s.

Possible flooding rains coming to the northeast on Tuesday night Wednesday...Major winter storm for the Northeast and pockets of rain/freezing rainin the Central Appalachians......Pacific storm system to bring heavy mountain snow, strong winds, andcoastal rain to the West......There is a slight Risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of thesouthern Florida Peninsula...

AIR FORCE HURRICANE HUNTERS INDICATE DEPRESSION HAS STRENGTHENEDINTO TROPICAL STORM ARLENE...At 100 PM CDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Arlene was located about 340 miles NNW of the western tip of Cuba. Arlene is moving toward the south near 5 mph (7 km/h) and this motion is expected to increase slightly through tonight.Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Arlene is expected to weaken by tonight, and it is forecast to degenerate into a remnant low on Saturday.Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) northeast of the center.The estimated minimum central pressure based on data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------RAINFALL: Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with localized higher amounts up to 5 inches are possible through Saturday across portions of the central and southern Florida Peninsula. This rainfall is not directly related to Tropical Depression Two. Regardless, the heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash, urban, and small stream flooding impacts.Next complete advisory at 400 PM CDT.Hurricanes.gov/Arlene --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-nardone4/message

oday, in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico, showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico have increased and become better organized during the overnight hours. Environmental conditions appear marginally favorable for additional development over the next day or so, and a short-lived tropical depression or storm could form over that time span as the system meanders over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. However, by this weekend environmental conditions are forecast to become unfavorable for additional development as the system drifts southward, likely remaining offshore over the Gulf of Mexico. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system later today, if necessary.Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall could occur over portions of the Florida Peninsula through this weekend. Additional information on the rainfall and flooding potential can be found in products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office and Excessive Rainfall Outlooks issued by the Weather Prediction Center. It has a medium (50 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and in the next 5 days. For the latest updates, please visit: hurricanes.govFor the latest marine conditions, visit: hurricanes.gov/marine --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-nardone4/message

Update on the area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico:Recent satellite wind data, along with buoy and ship observations indicate the area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico has a broad but well-defined circulation with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph. Shower and thunderstorm activity associated with the low is also showing signs of organization. Environmental conditions remain marginally favorable for additional development, and if these trends continue, a short-lived tropical depression or storm is likely to form as soon as this afternoon. The system is likely to meander over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico through tonight but begin a slow southward motion on Friday. By this weekend, environmental conditions are forecast to become unfavorable for additional development as the system continues moving southward, likely remaining offshore over the Gulf of Mexico. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system later this afternoon. Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall could occur over portions of the Florida Peninsula through this weekend. Additional information on the rainfall and flooding potential can be found in products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office and Excessive Rainfall Outlooks issued by the Weather Prediction Center. It has a high (70 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and in the next 7 days. For the latest update, please visit: hurricanes.govFor the latest marine weather update: hurricanes.gov/marine --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/todd-nardone4/message

A soldier of the Second Seminole War would have led an austere life at remote Army outposts in Florida. Among the few pleasures in his life might have been playing with a deck or cards or dice and getting square meals. What might have had the greatest impact on his morale, however, was the ability to receive and send mail to loved ones back home. If he was stationed at Fort King, near present day Ocala, he might have sent his personal mail through the nearby Seminole Agency post office. How did it travel from there? Turns out, there was an intricate operation behind the postage for a soldier's letter. In this episode, we'll find out just how they did it. Thomas Lera, a director of the Florida Postal Society, researches postal history from throughout the state of Florida. Postal history collects the envelopes, the history of the envelopes used, and the stamps and markings placed on them. Tom is co-editor of the book, Florida Postal History, 1763-1861. In researching that book, he discovered the Seminole Agency. Given its prominence in the era of Seminole removal, Tom decided to explore it it in more depth.   The Seminole Agency was based in Alachua County near Fort King, on the main military and post road connecting Micanopy and Tampa Bay. In August 1835, U.S. Army Private Kinsley Dalton, mail courier between Fort Brooke and Fort King, fell victim to a Seminole retaliatory attack. The Army continued to send mail, however, either on the Fort King road or via other trails or the sea around the Florida Peninsula.        The Agency's House was positioned on the northern edge of the reservation. The house included a scaled floor plan and frontal view. The building was spacious at over sixty feet square. It included four large meeting rooms, wide hallways, and large porches.                           All Charts courtesy Tom Lera Host Patrick Swan is a board member with the Seminole Wars Foundation. This podcast is recorded at the homestead of the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Fla.  Subscribe automatically to the Seminole Wars Authority through your favorite podcast catcher and "like" us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube! 

 Yes that's what just about happened.  Those who were living and we're of age certainly remember that time 60 years ago. It was 60 years ago right now.  But for most it is simply a story in the history books that is mentioned from time to time.  And with the present Ukraine Russian war it is remembered because of how dangerous a time it was. But for a man who was right in the middle of it it was more than just a worrisome time, he knew what was happening because he was involved in getting ready for what was possible to be a nuclear war and with a Russian invasion of the Florida Peninsula.   And being right in the middle of it and knowing what was happening and label to happen next he can tell you the story of how we came so very close to where it could've been a humanity ending conflict. So join me as my friend Jim McKay shares with you his personal story of his involvement in the crisis that almost brought an end to humanity as we know it.   Stan Hustad

Hurricane Ian left behind massive damage and widespread power outages after tearing through Florida. President Biden declared the storm a major disaster, paving the way for federal funds to support rescue and rebuilding efforts. After crossing the Florida Peninsula, the storm is now back over the water and expected to make a second landfall in the Carolinas. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Live from the no panic zone—I'm Steve Gruber—I am America's Voice— I am an anti- communist by trade—I was raised to understand the destruction of Socialists over time and the bodies they left behind—that's why I fight for America every single day!   Here are three big things you need to know right now— ONE— The average American family has lost $7,200 because of the diving economy—and Joe Biden keeps saying how good everything else—BUT a majority believes a depression is coming— TWO— Along those same lines—the 30 year fixed mortgage rate has now gone over 7% for the first time since 2000—and with the Fed looking to jump rates again—and soon because inflation is still running wild—those rates could soon top 8, 9 or even 10%   THREE— The economic impact of Ian could be significant—as the storm hammers the Florida peninsula— the price will likely be measured in the billions of dollars—but that is a function of Florida's increasing concentration of wealth—and the ballooning population—   Ian came ashore in the Fort Meyers - Port Charlotte stretch of western Florida on the gulf side—it was a strong category 4 storm when it arrived—with winds at just about 155 miles per hour sustained on the eye-wall—but the real punishment came with sustained wind, rain and storm surge because Ian slowed down—to a crawl—meaning the wind and rain is going to be prolonged and will create far greater damage than a fast moving storm— and will mean it is on top of the state for 24 hours or longer—cities like Orlando that are usually not as hard hit—also faced hurricane strength wind and water—   Another question is the basic political one— and it has to be examined because this is a critical election year—   How will hurricane Ian impact the mid-term elections—well probably not much to be honest—Florida is not going to vote for Democrats, not now and probably not ever—but Governor DeSantis will still be the focus for many in the days to come— because the Democrats would like nothing more than to turn Ian into the Governors Katrina— and be able to exploit everything they can for political points on a man they see as a real threat to run for and win the Presidency—   How sad is it—when radical leftists want to turn human tragedy—from a hurricane—like countless others before it—into a weapon to attack their political rivals—   I mean we did learn this week from Senator Amy Klobuchar that if we vote for Democrats—they will end Hurricanes—and they will reward every voter with a beautiful unicorn too— I mean there really isn't anything these people cannot do—just ask them and they will be sure to tell you—   But there are several things you need to do—when you prepare for disasters—especially hurricanes—   And how concerned are the Democrats really when it comes to the fate of the people in Florida—how concerned are they over hurricane Ian? Well—it seems they might have different priorities than some of us—   But when it comes to the priorities of the people in his state—Governor DeSantis is not going to stand by and let the hard working people—including department heads and first responders get hit when it comes to the hard work they put in—if the left is looking for weakness to attack the Governor—what they are actually going to find is a man—who stands up and gets things done—and in this case—was preparing long before the storm arrived on Wednesday—   Not only are the Democrats going to lose this argument—they are going to lose the mid-term elections in spectacular and historic fashion—   I will once again tell you—Republicans will pick up 35 seats or more in the house—maybe a lot more—PLUS they are going to pick up 2 to 5 seats in the United States Senate—   Despite the best snow jobs being put forth by the media—you can go ahead and put a fork in the Democrats—because they are cooked come November—    

Hurricane Ian left behind massive damage and widespread power outages after tearing through Florida. President Biden declared the storm a major disaster, paving the way for federal funds to support rescue and rebuilding efforts. After crossing the Florida Peninsula, the storm is now back over the water and expected to make a second landfall in the Carolinas. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Today on "Catholic Drive Time": Catholic Drive Time - 877-757-9424 Date – Thursday September 29, 2022 - Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels INTRO – Are Fascists back in Italy? Is Giorgia Meloni as bad as we are told? Or, even as conservative? Mr. Julio Laredo joins us. And – New Synodal Way art is fresh off the press! Let's just say... it's very revealing! Also – Hector Molina – The Sunday Gospel Quick News - More than 2 million are without power Wednesday night as a weakened Hurricane Ian batters the Florida Peninsula after making landfall hours earlier over the state's west coast as a Category 4. A 74-year-old Michigan man admitted to shooting an 84-year-old pro-life canvasser, but still is not facing charges... still NO FBI raid at his house. The Cardinal Archbishop of Utrecht, Willem Eijk, has called for the Flemish bishops of Belgium to be corrected by ecclesiastical authorities for their departure from the Church's moral and sacramental discipline with their publication of a “rite of blessing” for same-sex couples. CDT made the Tucker Carlson show - Catholic leader Mark Houck's wife Ryan-Marie described the moment 20-30 armed FBI agents showed up to their house to arrest her husband. In this interview she told Tucker Carlson: "My entire front yard, you could barely see it. It was covered in 15 cars and trucks." Coolio died... 59 Join Email list! GRNonline.com/CDT GRN to 42828 What's Concerning Us – The Synodal Way just got worse Synod Art Depicts Woman in Priestly Vestments, Person in ‘PRIDE' T-Shirt Dutch cardinal condemns Belgian bishops' same-sex ‘blessings', calls for Vatican correction Guest Seg. Mr. Julio Laredo - Giorgia Meloni Italy - The Brothers of Italy? Fascist? Like Marine LePen? Victor Orban? Is she far right? Is she moderate? Is she just playing to the base? The lowest turnout in Italy's recent history? YouTube removed a viral speech defending the family and ripping woke ideology given by incoming conservative Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni — before reversing course and reinstating the video. 2nd Guest Seg. - Hector Molina – The Sunday Gospel - Lk 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith." The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you. "Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, 'Come here immediately and take your place at table'? Would he not rather say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat. Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink. You may eat and drink when I am finished'? Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.'" Joe Social Media IG: @TheCatholicHack Twitter: @Catholic_Hack Facebook: Joe McClane YouTube: Joe McClane Rudy Social Media IG: @ydursolrac Youtube: Glad Trad Podcast Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic Conversations Visit our website to learn more about us, find a local GRN radio station, a schedule of our programming and so much more. http://grnonline.com/

Hurricane Ian left behind massive damage and widespread power outages after tearing through Florida. President Biden declared the storm a major disaster, paving the way for federal funds to support rescue and rebuilding efforts. After crossing the Florida Peninsula, the storm is now back over the water and expected to make a second landfall in the Carolinas. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hurricane Ian is expected to bring “life-threatening storm surge,” damaging winds and dangerous flooding to Florida over the next few days. The Category 3 storm's track shifted south and officials in Florida are urging residents to evacuate. CNN Meteorologist Jennifer Gray joins AC360 to give the latest update on when Hurricane Ian should be making landfall and when Floridians on the west coast should start feeling tropical storm force winds. Plus, Americans Alexander John-Robert Drueke and Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh went to Ukraine to help fight against the Russians and were captured by Russian-backed forces in June. Both were freed last week after a prisoner swap was brokered by Saudi Arabia. Alex, along with his mother, Bunny Drueke, join AC360 for an exclusive interview to discuss his decision to fight in Ukraine, his capture and his reunion with his family.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

For more than 100 years, there were plans to cut a canal through the middle of the Florida Peninsula. It would have allowed a huge shipping lane from the Gulf to the Atlantic Ocean. But despite a dozen starts and stops, it was never completed. In this episode, we talk about the canal, its demise, its remnants and the important conservation effort that ended it. Then we chat with Lance Thompson for the quick quiz! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

..DISTURBANCE NOW CROSSING SOUTH FLORIDA… ...FLOODING RAINS OCCURRING ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA... At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the disturbance IS ABOUT 35 MILES (60 km) northeast of Naples, Florida. The system is moving toward the northeast near 18 mph (30 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the east-northeast with an additional increase in forward speed is expected on Sunday, followed by a turn toward the east Monday night. On the forecast track, the disturbance is expected to move across southern or central Florida today, over the southwestern Atlantic north of the Bahamas tonight, and near or to the north of Bermuda on Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. The disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm off the east coast of Florida by tonight, and some strengthening is forecast tonight through Monday as the system moves farther away from Florida over the western Atlantic. It has a high (90 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and during the next five days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 210 miles (335 km) to the east of the center. Over the past few hours, a weather station at Fowey Rocks near Miami, Florida reported sustained winds of 46 mph (74 km/h) and a wind gust of 56 mph (91 km/h) at an elevation of 144 ft (44 m). RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall will continue to affect portions of South Florida and the Keys through this morning, beginning to diminish this afternoon. Heavy rainfall will continue across the northwestern Bahamas through today. The following storm totals are expected: South Florida: Storm total of 6 to 10 inches with isolated maxima of 15 inches. Considerable flash and urban flooding is expected. Florida Keys: Storm total of 4 to 8 inches with isolated maxima of 10 inches. This rain may produce flash and urban flooding. Northwestern Bahamas: Storm total of 4 to 8 inches with maxima of 12 inches. This rain may produce flash and urban flooding. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area in Florida today, especially in squalls, and in the northwestern Bahamas by this afternoon. STORM SURGE: Storm surge could raise water levels by as much 1- 3 ft above normal tide levels in the extreme northwestern Bahamas. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. TORNADOES: A couple tornadoes are possible over the southern Florida Peninsula and Upper Keys through early afternoon. Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT.

.FLOODING RAINS OCCURRING ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA... ...THE DISTURBANCE SHOULD MOVE ACROSS SOUTH FLORIDA TODAY… At 800 AM EDT (1200 UTC), the poorly defined center of the disturbance was located about 45 miles (70 km) south-southwest of Ft. Myers, Florida. The system is moving faster toward the northeast near 18 mph (30 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the east-northeast with an additional increase in forward speed is expected on Sunday, followed by a turn toward the east Monday night. On the forecast track, the disturbance is expected to move across southern or central Florida today, over the southwestern Atlantic north of the Bahamas tonight, and near or to the north of Bermuda on Monday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts, mainly in squalls. The disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm off the east coast of Florida by tonight, and some strengthening is forecast tonight through Monday as the system moves farther away from Florida over the western Atlantic. It has a high (90 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and during the next five days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles (445 km) to the east of the center. Over the past few hours, a weather station at Government Cut near Miami, Florida reported sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a wind gust of 53 mph (85 km/h) at an elevation of 75 ft (23 m). RAINFALL: Heavy rainfall will affect portions of South Florida, the Keys, and the northwestern Bahamas through today. The following storm totals are expected: South Florida: Storm total of 6 to 10 inches with isolated maxima of 15 inches. Considerable flash and urban flooding are expected. Florida Keys: Storm total of 4 to 8 inches with isolated maxima of 10 inches. This rain may produce flash and urban flooding. Northwestern Bahamas: Storm total of 4 to 8 inches with maxima of 12 inches. This rain may produce flash and urban flooding. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area in Florida today, especially in squalls, and in the northwestern Bahamas by this afternoon. Tropical storm conditions are still possible in western Cuba through this morning, mainly in squalls. STORM SURGE: The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Marco Island, FL to North Miami Beach, FL including Biscayne Bay...1-2 ft Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas...1-2 ft Extreme Northwestern Bahamas: Storm surge could raise water levels by as much 1- 3 ft above normal tide levels. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle and can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. TORNADOES: A couple of tornadoes are possible over the southern Florida Peninsula and Upper Keys through the early afternoon. Next complete advisory at 1100 AM EDT. www.nhc.noaa.gov

The arrival of the first organized tropical system of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is imminent, AccuWeather meteorologists say, a point emphasized by the issuance of tropical storm warnings for the mainland U.S. A strengthening tropical rainstorm is poised to deliver torrential rain and gusty winds to a portion of the Florida Peninsula into Saturday. AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno (@AccuRayno) and Kristina Shalhoup (@ShalhoupWX) have the details on today's "Weather Insider" Podcast! Remember to stay up-to-date on these conditions with the AccuWeather app. And if you want hyperlocal alerts down to your neighborhood or street address, upgrade to Premium+ to unlock AccuWeather Alerts. Enhance your safety today with Premium+. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

.DISTURBANCE MOVING A LITTLE FASTER TOWARD THE NORTHEAST... Northwestern Bahamas: 3 to 6 inches with maximum of 10 inches. This rain may produce flash and urban flooding. At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the disturbance was about 350 miles (560 km) southwest of Ft. Myers, Florida. The system is moving toward the northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h), and a northeastward motion with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the system should move across the southeastern Gulf of Mexico tonight, across the southern and central portions of the Florida Peninsula on Saturday, and then over the southwestern Atlantic north of the northwestern Bahamas late Saturday through Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. The system is expected to develop a well-defined center and become a tropical storm tonight, and some slight strengthening is possible while it approaches Florida. Additional strengthening is possible after the system moves east of Florida over the western Atlantic Saturday night and Sunday. It has a high (90 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and during the next five days. RAINFALL: The potential tropical cyclone will continue to produce heavy rains across western Cuba through today. Heavy rain will begin to affect Central Florida, South Florida and the Keys today through Saturday, and affect northwestern Bahamas tonight through Saturday. The following storm total rainfall amounts are expected: Western Cuba: 6 to 10 inches, with isolated maxima of 14 inches. This rain may cause life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides. Central Florida, South Florida, and the Florida Keys: 4 to 8 inches with maxima of 12 inches across South Florida and in the Keys This rain may produce considerable flash and urban flooding. Northwestern Bahamas: 3 to 6 inches with maxima of 10 inches. This rain may produce flash and urban flooding. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area in Cuba through tonight, in Florida tonight and on Saturday, and in the northwestern Bahamas on Saturday. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area in Cuba this afternoon and tonight. STORM SURGE: The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Marco Island, FL to Card Sound Bridge...1-3 ft Middle of Longboat Key, FL to Marco Island, FL...1-2 ft Charlotte Harbor...1-2 ft Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas...1-2 ft Card Sound Bridge to North Miami Beach, FL including Biscayne Bay...1-2 ft Extreme Northwestern Bahamas: storm surge could raise water levels by as much 1- 3 ft above normal tide levels. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle and can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. TORNADOES: A few tornadoes are possible over the southern Florida Peninsula and the Florida Keys tonight and Saturday. Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.

...DISTURBANCE MOVING SLOWLY NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO… ...HEAVY RAINS SPREADING ACROSS WESTERN CUBA AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA… At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the disturbance was about 125 miles (200 km) north of Cozumel, Mexico and about 430 miles (690 km) southwest of Ft. Myers, Florida. The system is moving toward the northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue with an increase in forward speed starting later today. On the forecast track, the system should move across the southeastern Gulf of Mexico through tonight, across the southern and central portions of the Florida Peninsula on Saturday, and then over the southwestern Atlantic north of the northwestern Bahamas Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. The system is expected to develop a well-defined center and become a tropical storm later today, and some slight strengthening is possible while it approaches Florida today and tonight. Additional strengthening is possible after the system moves east of Florida over the western Atlantic late Saturday and Sunday. It has a high (90 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and during the next five days. RAINFALL: The potential tropical cyclone will continue to produce heavy rains across western Cuba through today. Heavy rain will begin to affect Central Florida, South Florida and the Keys today through Saturday, and affect northwestern Bahamas tonight through Saturday. The following storm total rainfall amounts are expected: Western Cuba: 6 to 10 inches, with isolated maxima of 14 inches. This rain may cause life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides. Central Florida, South Florida, and the Florida Keys: 4 to 8 inches with maxima of 12 inches across South Florida and in the Keys This rain may produce considerable flash and urban flooding. Northwestern Bahamas: 3 to 6 inches with maxima of 10 inches. This rain may produce flash and urban flooding. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area in Cuba today and tonight, in Florida tonight and on Saturday, and in the northwestern Bahamas on Saturday. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area in Cuba today and tonight. STORM SURGE: The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Marco Island, FL to Card Sound Bridge...1-3 ft Middle of Longboat Key, FL to Marco Island, FL...1-2 ft Charlotte Harbor...1-2 ft Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas...1-2 ft Card Sound Bridge to North Miami Beach, FL including Biscayne Bay...1-2 ft Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. TORNADOES: Isolated tornadoes are possible over South Florida beginning this evening and continuing through Saturday. Next complete advisory at 400 PM CDT. www.nhc.noaa.gov

DISTURBANCE MOVING SLOWLY NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO... At 700 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the disturbance was centered about 125 miles (200 km) north of Cozumel, Mexico and about 420 miles (675 km) southwest of Ft. Myers, Florida. The system is moving toward the northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion with an increase in forward speed is expected to begin later today and continue through Sunday. On the forecast track, the system is forecast to move across the southeastern Gulf of Mexico through tonight, across the southern and central portions of the Florida Peninsula on Saturday, and then over the southwestern Atlantic north of the northwestern Bahamas Saturday afternoon through Sunday. Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. The system is expected to develop a well-defined center and become a tropical storm later today, and some slight strengthening is possible while it approaches Florida today and tonight. Additional strengthening is possible after the system moves east of Florida over the western Atlantic late Saturday and Sunday. It has a high (90 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and during the next five days. RAINFALL: The potential tropical cyclone will continue to produce heavy rains across western Cuba through today. Heavy rain will begin to affect Central Florida, South Florida and the Keys today through Saturday, and affect the northwestern Bahamas tonight through Saturday. The following storm total rainfall amounts are expected: Western Cuba: 6 to 10 inches, with isolated maxima of 14 inches. This rain may cause life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides. Central Florida, South Florida, and the Florida Keys: 4 to 8 inches with maxima of 12 inches across South Florida and in the Keys. This rain may produce considerable flash and urban flooding. Northwestern Bahamas: 3 to 6 inches with maxima of 10 inches. This rain may produce flash and urban flooding. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area in Cuba later today and tonight, in Florida tonight and on Saturday, and in the northwestern Bahamas on Saturday. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area in Cuba today and tonight. STORM SURGE: The combination of storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Marco Island, FL to Card Sound Bridge...1-3 ft Middle of Longboat Key, FL to Marco Island, FL...1-2 ft Charlotte Harbor...1-2 ft Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas...1-2 ft Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. TORNADOES: Isolated tornadoes are possible over South Florida beginning this evening and continuing through Saturday. Next complete advisory at 1000 AM CDT. www.nhc.noaa.gov

On this Thursday morning, NHC is closely monitoring a broad area of low pressure located over the northeastern portion of the Yucatan Peninsula continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and Yucatan Peninsula. Despite strong upper-level winds, this system is likely to become a tropical depression or tropical storm while it moves slowly northeastward over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and the southeastern Gulf of Mexico during the next day or two. Interests in western Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the Florida Peninsula should monitor the progress of this system, and tropical storm watches or warnings could be required for some of these areas later today. It has a high (80 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and a during the next five days. Regardless of development, areas of heavy rainfall are likely across portions of the Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba during the next day or so, spreading across southern and central Florida and the Florida Keys Friday and Friday night, and the northwestern Bahamas on Saturday. These heavy rains could cause scattered to numerous flash floods across South Florida and the Florida Keys. Elsewhere, shower activity associated with a weak surface trough located about 200 miles east-northeast of the northwestern Bahamas has diminished, and upper-level winds remain strong in the area. Development of this system is not expected while it moves northeastward at 5 to 10 mph over the southwestern Atlantic during the next couple of days. It has a near zero chance of development during the next 48 hours and five days. www.hurricanes.gov

On this Thursday afternoon, a broad area of low pressure located over the northeastern portion of the Yucatan Peninsula continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and Yucatan Peninsula. Despite strong upper-level winds, this system is likely to become a tropical depression or tropical storm while it moves slowly northeastward over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southeastern Gulf of Mexico during the next day or two. Interests in western Cuba, the Florida Keys, the Florida Peninsula, and the northwestern Bahamas should monitor the progress of this system, and tropical storm watches or warnings will likely be required for some of these areas later today. It has a high (90 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and during the next five days. Regardless of development, areas of heavy rainfall are likely across portions of the Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba during the next day or so, spreading across southern and central Florida and the Florida Keys Friday and Friday night, and the northwestern Bahamas on Saturday. These heavy rains could cause scattered to numerous flash floods across South Florida and the Florida Keys. www.hurricanes.gov

The first organized tropical system of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season could form as soon as Thursday, AccuWeather forecasters said. With the season officially getting underway on Wednesday, meteorologists said there was now a high chance of a depression or tropical storm forming over the warm waters anywhere from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to around the Florida Peninsula. AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno (@AccuRayno) and Kristina Shalhoup (@ShalhoupWX) have the details on today's "Weather Insider" Podcast! Remember to stay up-to-date on these conditions with the AccuWeather app. And if you want hyperlocal alerts down to your neighborhood or street address, upgrade to Premium+ to unlock AccuWeather Alerts. Enhance your safety today with Premium+. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

n this Wednesday afternoon, NHC is closely monitoring a broad area of low pressure located near the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and Yucatan Peninsula. Despite strong upper-level winds, gradual development is forecast and this system is likely to become a tropical depression while it moves slowly northeastward over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southeastern Gulf of Mexico during the next day or two. It has a high (70 percent) chance of formation during the next 48 hours and a high (80 percent) chance during the next five days. Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is likely across portions of the Yucatan Peninsula during the next day or so, spreading across western Cuba, South Florida, and the Florida Keys on Friday and Saturday. Interests in the Yucatan Peninsula, western Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the Florida Peninsula should monitor the progress of this system. Elsewhere, a weak surface trough located about 150 miles northeast of the northwest Bahamas is producing disorganized shower activity. Surface pressures are currently high across the area, and significant development of this system appears unlikely as it moves generally east-northeastward the next several days away from the southeastern United States. It has a low (10 percent) chance during the next 48 hours and five days. www.hurricanes.gov

Hello to you, Kimberly, listening in the middle of the Florida Peninsula!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane WyzgaMaybe like me you are working diligently at your craft, sending your work out into the world with the hope that it gets to where it's going like a river moving under frozen ice. But you're never quite sure where it's landing, who it's helping, what difference it's making to the world.One morning you get an email with “Good Morning and Thank You” in the Subject box. It's a note from a woman who listens to the podcast every morning as she heads out for a walk. Imagine that!She says that one of my 60 Seconds episodes spoke to her “as if you had heard me.”  Imagine that!Then she shares a bit more about herself, her challenges, and some uncertainties before asking how to stay steadfast in a daily creative practice.Once I wiped the tears from my eyes I posted a reply.I can share this much: I'm here because you're there. I believe that those of us who endeavor to help the world through our creative work slip and slide in our steadfastness. What steadies us, grounds us, gives us the courage to keep on going is someone who takes the time to say, “Thank you so much for doing that!!!!!”Question: What keeps you steadfast in your daily creative pursuits?  You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

A multi-day outbreak of severe weather that began on Monday and sparked dozens of tornadoes across the southern United States will conclude in coastal areas of the Carolinas, eastern Virginia and the Florida Peninsula on Thursday, AccuWeather meteorologists say. And a consistent stretch of warmth that gripped the northeastern United States through the first full day of spring Monday may have fooled many into thinking warmth is here to stay. However, AccuWeather forecasters say that changes in the weather pattern and the polar vortex will direct frequent waves of chilly air into the region during the remainder of March and early April. Snow may even occur on more than one occasion amid colder weather. AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno (@AccuRayno) and Melissa Constanzer (@ConstanzerWx) break it all down on today's "Weather Insider" Podcast!Download the AccuWeather app today, available now in the App Store on iOS and in the Google Play Store - https://accuweather.onelink.me/dZpv/49183895 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jackson Walker's painting of General Jesup at Battle of Loxahatchee River in 1838.   In January of 1838, the U.S. Army felt they had the Seminole clearly on the run when not pressed against the inhospitable Everglades. Surely, they would surrender before descending into that region. The Army sent out a probe to find them in the vicinity of the Jupiter inlet and Loxahatchee River on the east side of the Florida Peninsula. Two battles raged, the U.S. Army being the force worse for the wear. They found the Seminole but failed to subdue and capture them. But the Army would not be deterred from the campaign. The battles saw combined warfare with a joint Army-Navy expedition and with a civilian contractor with a West Point pedigree taking charge to save the day. Joseph E. Johnston would be heard from again.  Here to describe the significance of these two battles in depth is Glenn Bakels. He is a member of the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists, manages their social media accounts, and is a battlefield tour guide at the park. This is Living History Weekend at the Riverbend and Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park.    Host Patrick Swan is a board member with the Seminole Wars Foundation. He is a combat veteran and of the U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Kosovo, and at the Pentagon after 9/11. A military historian, he holds masters degrees in Public History, Communication, and Homeland Security, and is a graduate of the US Army War College with an advanced degree in strategic studies. This podcast is recorded at the homestead of the Seminole Wars Foundation in Bushnell, Florida.  Subscribe automatically to the Seminole Wars through your favorite podcast catcher, such as iHeart or Stitcher or Spotify, DoubleTwist, or Pandora or Google podcasts or iTunes, or ... Check it out so you always get the latest episode without delay where and when you want it. Like us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube!

Stacey A. Giulianti, Esq. is the Chief Legal Officer at Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, where he oversees the Claims, Special Investigations, and Legal Departments. He founded the company with his partners in 2005 and has since helped it grow to become the 6th largest homeowners insurance company in Florida. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1993. He is the Author of Florida Insurance Law, Thomson West Publishing, 2007-2019. Mr. Giulianti graduated from the University of Miami School of Law cum laude in 1993 (staff member, University of Miami Law Review). Stacey lives in Maine and offers great perspective on remotely managing a large company, and doing business in Maine vs. Florida. He is also adjunct faculty at Southern Maine Community College, teaching entrepreneurship.

Started from Pepto Bismol now he's here. Learning the ropes on the healthcare brands at Procter & Gamble, and growing to lead work at AbbVie Pharmaceuticals and now, J&J Vision, Carlos Taveras knows how to inspire the masses with purpose-driven work. He's tackled everything from gut health to cancer to myopia. Today, Carlos is teaching America the importance of sight, especially during these unclear times.Instagram: @besomebodyblogFacebook: @besomebodyincTwitter: @besomebodyblogFor our full audio and video experience visit Besomebody.com

Jordan Cooper frustrated with the lack of real farmers at local farmers markets and specialty stores, Jessica and Jordan Cooper, decided to pursue farming to fill a void in the local community for local, organic, fresh produce. Everything sold by Sugar Top Farms is grown on the farm. The farmers do not believe in reselling produce from distributors and instead focus on growing seasonally for the climate. Jordan and Jessica have a passion for local food and truly believe that buying local is healthier, cleaner, and safer for the consumer, the environment, and the farmer. The farm was purchased in 2014 and sits on 2.5 acres located on Sugarloaf Mountain in Clermont, FL. At 312 feet above sea level it is also the highest point on the geographic Florida Peninsula! Affiliates Save 10% and get free shipping! Reboot Your Body! Save $100 off the Profitable Urban Farming Course by clicking Or do the payment plan Start your own podcast! Download.