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The massive storm is predicted to slam and soak Jacksonville as soon as Wednesday with heavy rain and the potential of flooding.
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The storm is expected to produce periods of heavy rain, along with dangerous surf and possible beach erosion.
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Fiona appears unlikely to threaten Florida, but winds could reach 74 mph by the time the system turns north toward the Bahamas next week.
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Tropical Depression Seven formed Wednesday morning and is forecast to grow into a tropical storm. After that, wind shear and dry air could keep it from strengthening.
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The lull we've experienced so far is not unusual. Tropical development will become increasingly possible around mid-August.
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“Not anywhere in the past have we had six consecutive seasons above normal,” said Matthew Rosencrans, NOAA’s lead for the seasonal hurricane outlook
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Four in 10 Floridians surveyed by the AAA auto club said gas prices might keep them from leaving. The news came as forecasters suggested a potential storm in the Gulf could track toward Florida.
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The Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday continues through June 10. For the first time, it includes pet supplies.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting 14 to 21 named storms during the upcoming hurricane season, making it the seventh consecutive above-normal year.
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With COVID-19 protocols lifted and people pinching pennies, emergency management officials anticipate that people will opt for public shelters rather than drive to hotels hundreds of miles away.