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Lat: 28.55°N / Lon: -81.34°W | Elev: 102 ft. | Last update: 26 Jul 18:53 pm EDT

Hazardous Weather Alert
Overcast with Haze
83° F
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. With a Low around 77° F.

Dewpoint: 75°F
Humidity: 77%
Barometer: 30.02 in.
Winds: 7 (get wind direction from Windd)
Wind gusts: 18
Visibility: 1.25 mi.

5-Day Forecast
Saturday
Mostly Sunny then Showers Likely
High: 95°F
(-18°C)
Sunday
Chance T-storms then Showers Likely
High: 93°F
(-18°C)
Monday
Chance T-storms then Showers Likely
High: 92°F
(-18°C)
Tuesday
Chance T-storms then Showers Likely
High: 92°F
(-18°C)
Wednesday
Slight Chance T-storms then Showers Likely
High: 94°F
(-18°C)
Saturday Night
Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Low: 77°F
(-18°C)
Sunday Night
Showers Likely then Chance T-storms
Low: 77°F
(-18°C)
Monday Night
Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Low: 76°F
(-18°C)
Tuesday Night
Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Low: 76°F
(-18°C)
Wednesday Night
Showers Likely then Slight Chance T-storms
Low: 77°F
(-18°C)

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Florida has the highest rate of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds

IMMOKALEE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Workers pick tomatoes at a farm owned and operated by Pacific Tomato Growers on February 19, 2021 in Immokalee, Florida.
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Rep. Frost introduces the Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act to save lives during hurricanes and extreme weather
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The Florida Aquarium and University of Miami partner to revitalize Florida’s coral reef    
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Explore Orange County parks with the little ones in tow
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National parks teach students about environmental issues in this course
Visitation numbers at national parks continue to rise each year. Most of my students have been to at least one or two national parks and are exposed to their increasing presence on social media.
June rainfall below average for fifth straight month
District staff continue to monitor rainfall and groundwater levels to ensure adequate supply for public demand but emphasize the importance of using water wisely.
New map reveals high wildfire risks for Florida amid heat wave
According to the map, Apopka has a high risk of wildfire—higher than 84% of communities in the US, while Orange County has a VERY high risk, higher than 94% of other counties in the US.
The heat is on… stay safe!
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Visitors walk past a sign reading ‘Stop: Extreme Heat Danger’ in Death Valley National Park during a heat wave on July 7, 2024.
Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world
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93-year-old Orange County woman fondly recalls Lake Lucy memories
As Orange County celebrates Lakes Appreciation Month in July, Peggy Lantz is among many Orange County residents who hold a special connection to a favorite body of water.
Tap Water – An essential part of a hurricane preparedness plan
Monitored 24/7, the water produced in the County’s facilities meets or exceeds state and federal standards. At just over $1 for the first 1,000 gallons, it’s an excellent and cost-effective source for emergency supplies that don’t add plastic waste to the environment.
Hurricane Beryl hit the island of Carriacou, Grenada, on July 1, 2024, with 150 mph sustained winds.
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification, Category 5 winds so early in a season are alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength
Hurricane Beryl’s strength and rapid intensification were unusual for a storm so early in the season. That is especially alarming as forecasters expect an exceptionally active Atlantic hurricane season.
Join the UF/IFAS Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series
Are you curious about private wells and septic systems? Are you a homeowner, a real estate professional, or simply interested in understanding these essential components?
Stop, Look and Listen: Traffic signal safety tips to use in a post-hurricane scenario
Imagine a world without traffic signals; it's a scene of potential chaos. During power outages, stoplights often malfunction, causing mayhem for drivers and pedestrians.

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