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Pinpoint Newsletter 11/21

News6 Pinpoint Weather Team 2024

Ch-Ch-Chilly changes! ❄️

Hey weather insiders, it’s Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos currently wearing three layers of clothing! The chilly changes have officially arrived here in Central Florida with the coldest weather we have seen in months!

While the temperatures Friday morning will be cold — Saturday is expected to drop even further! Click here to see how low temperatures will go and when the warming trend is expected to begin.

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With all this talk of cold winter-like weather, it certainly puts me in the festive spirit! If you are feeling the same way, we’ve got a county-by-county breakdown of all the holiday events planned leading up to Christmas this year. Click here to see the list.


Turkey Day in Central Florida: Sunshine, clouds, or showers? 🦃

Wow, Thanksgiving is almost here! It’s just a week away, and many locals already have their food and travel plans set.

But what’s the weather looking like for Central Florida? Hi y’all, I’m meteorologist Michelle Morgan, here to give you the scoop on the weather this weekend and what to expect leading up to Turkey Day, not just for Central Florida, but for the whole U.S. Click here to read more!

Thanksgiving early outlook

🍂Why 60 degree weather is the ‘Goldilocks’ temperature for gobbling🦃

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If turkeys could book vacations, they’d be hitting the 60-degree sunny spots, because let’s face it—gobbling in a rainstorm just isn’t the same. That’s why they were so quiet yesterday (if you were wondering). Hey there Insiders, it’s meteorologist Samara Cokinos here with you.

While we’re all checking the weather app for rain, like we did yesterday, turkeys — well let’s just say they weren’t as interested.

Over the next few days however, you just might hear their gobbles a bit more.

That’s right, leave it to me to go down another rabbit hole to learn all about how weather impacts a turkey gobble. It’s pretty interesting and let me tell ya, these birds are some picky poultry. Read all about how different weather elements play a role in how much or how little a turkey will gobble by clicking here.


💣It’s the bomb!🌀

Bomb cyclone has made its way back into the headlines as a massive storm is impacting the Pacific Northwest. What’s going on, guys? Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges back with you.

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While you may think that a bomb cyclone is a media buzzword, it’s actually not. The term is nothing new, but it seems to be more frequent in headlines these days. Similar to how a hurricane undergoes rapid intensification, a mid-latitude cyclone can achieve bombogenesis. Click here for more on what that is!


Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida transforms lives with culinary training 🍽️

A lack of experience is a major barrier for many adults trying to find a job or switch careers.

Hi everyone, meteorologist Julie Broughton here talking about how the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s unique culinary program is helping to change that by providing valuable skills and job opportunities in the food industry.

To learn more, read the full article.


About the Authors
Samara Cokinos headshot

Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist Samara Cokinos joined the News 6 team in September 2017. In her free time, she loves running and being outside.

Candace Campos headshot

Candace Campos joined the News 6 weather team in 2015.