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South Florida should expect 4 straight days of rain due to tropical moisture. Here's the timing
South Florida should get ready for four straight days of heavy rain and up to a foot of it as a tropical depression or storm will likely form in the Gulf of Mexico this weekend.
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Why is Florida the ‘lightning capital' of the United States?
Florida is the perfect breeding ground for lightning because of three key ingredients.
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How king tides lead to ‘sunny day flooding'
Sunny day, saltwater, or tidal flooding has become part of life for us here in South Florida, but we are not alone.
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Summer 2024 was the earth's hottest on record, breaking record set in 2023
June, July and August comprise “Meteorological Summer” – and this summer was the hottest on record for Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, Europe (where we just had the Olympics), and for the entire planet.
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Tropical Storm Debby forms, hurricane warning along part of Florida's Gulf coast
A hurricane warning was in effect for a portion of Florida’s Gulf coast Saturday as a tropical depression became Tropical Storm Debby as it made its way toward the state, forecasters said.
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What does the incoming tropical wave mean for this weekend in South Florida?
Many questions still remain about the weak tropical wave crossing Puerto Rico Wednesday evening and how it could affect South Florida this weekend. But here’s what we do know.
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Did a tornado hit Homestead? NBC6 meteorologist explains
NBC6’s Steve MacLaughlin explains what a “downburst” is and how it forms
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The first day of summer: What happens during the summer solstice?
Thursday marked the first day of summer, with the summer solstice happening at 4:51 p.m.
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This year's World Ocean Day calls for action to protect our planet
On this World Ocean Day (June 8) — the companion to Earth Day on April 22 — this year’s theme is “Catalyzing Action For Our Ocean and Climate.”
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8 connections between climate change and hurricanes
There are eight ways in which a hotter ocean can make hurricanes more dangerous.
