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4 Central Florida cities ranked most challenging for allergies. Find where your city ranked
Read full article: 4 Central Florida cities ranked most challenging for allergies. Find where your city rankedPollen is in the air (and on your car). If your allergies are already making you miserable, you’re not alone. A new report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense as trees and flowers bloom earlier.
Top 5 ways Florida wildlife stays warm in winter
Read full article: Top 5 ways Florida wildlife stays warm in winterWhen the weather drops below 70 degrees Floridians are known for pulling out the boots and scarves. But, alligators, snakes, manatees, and spiders don't have a winter wardrobe, so how do they stay warm? News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells brings you the wild and unsual answers on Talk to Tom.
Top 5 ways Florida wildlife stays warm in winter
Read full article: Top 5 ways Florida wildlife stays warm in winterWhen the weather drops below 70 degrees Floridians are known for pulling out the boots and scarves. But, alligators, snakes, manatees, and spiders don't have a winter wardrobe, so how do they stay warm? News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells brings you the wild and unsual answers on Talk to Tom.
From intern to weather forecaster: News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos talks about path to Orlando
Read full article: From intern to weather forecaster: News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos talks about path to OrlandoIt was her very first day as a summer intern at WKMG and it’s a day Samara Cokinos will never forget.
Remember the 1998 Florida Firestorm? It should never happen again
Read full article: Remember the 1998 Florida Firestorm? It should never happen againCentral Florida was in the firefight of its life 25 years ago today; half a million acres of brush burned, taking with them homes and cars while disrupting life for three months.
News 6 meteorologists share what you need to know for 2023 hurricane season
Read full article: News 6 meteorologists share what you need to know for 2023 hurricane seasonOur News 6 weather team hosted News 6′s annual hurricane special to help Central Florida residents prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.
Riff On This: How I learned my former meteorology professor really rocks
Read full article: Riff On This: How I learned my former meteorology professor really rocksLooking back at my college years, before I became News 6 meteorologist and Riff On This podcast host Samara Cokinos, there were plenty of memorable moments, but one really stood out: Being a student of Dr. Lou McNally at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach.
Where’d you go Summer?🏖️
Read full article: Where’d you go Summer?🏖️Weather forecast remix 🎧 🌡️☔Talk about a mixed bag of weather this week! Hey pinpoint weather insiders, it’s meteorologist Candace Campos, filling in for Troy Bridges who’s on vacation, talking about a wet start to your weekend. For more details on your weather forecast, click here for a breakdown. After a taste of summer last weekend, this little cool down we have right now is nice, huh? Click here to read about five times snow went on spring break in Florida.
Central Florida to see freeze warnings, frost
Read full article: Central Florida to see freeze warnings, frostORLANDO, Fla. – It’s time to bring in the plants as most of Central Florida will be under a freeze warning from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday. Several counties will be in the freeze warning:Volusia CountyLake CountyOrange CountySeminole CountyLake County (southern part of the county)Brevard County (northern part of the county)It’s time to bring in the plants as most of Central Florida will be under a Freeze Warning from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday. “That leaves us with a freeze warning now for everyone from Orlando to the north,” News 6 chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells said. Cokinos said some Central Floridians will wake up to frost on the ground on Thursday. There is a 30% chance of rain on Saturday and a 50% percent chance of rain on Sunday.
Temperatures expected to drop into the 30s in Central Florida
Read full article: Temperatures expected to drop into the 30s in Central FloridaORLANDO, Fla. – Freeze warnings have been issued in several Central Florida counties as temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s on Tuesday night. The warnings have been issued in Lake County, Sumter County, Volusia County and Flagler County. It might drop to 31 degrees in Ocala, 32 degrees in Daytona Beach, 34 degrees in Orlando and 38 degrees in Cocoa Beach. The high temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday will reach the 60s. Once temperatures reach the 70s, it will be OK to take the plants outside again.
TRACK, SATELLITE: Computer models show Hurricane Eta tracking to Florida
Read full article: TRACK, SATELLITE: Computer models show Hurricane Eta tracking to FloridaORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane Eta began moving ashore in Nicaragua on Tuesday with devastating winds and rains that had already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow, and some current computer models show the powerful storm tracking toward Florida in the coming days. As of Tuesday night, Eta had sustained winds of 110 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, down from an overnight peak of 150 mph. Here is the latest advisory on #Eta from the National Hurricane Center. Here is the 4 p.m. advisory and forecast track on #Eta from the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane season ends Nov. 30.
🍂Quick taste of fall; quiet in the tropics💤
Read full article: 🍂Quick taste of fall; quiet in the tropics💤🍁☀️ It’s fall, but summer-like weather returns soonORLANDO, Fla. – Hey friends, it’s meteorologist Troy Bridges here. I’m taking a quick break from hanging up my fall décor to talk to you a bit about what to expect this season. Click here to see what fall 2020 has to offer, including our average start dates for the real fall weather. As if 2020 was not proving to be strange enough, the summer season brought in raging wildfires, a super active hurricane season and record heat waves. Consumer Weather Tip of the Week: 🦟💚As mentioned before, the season of fall officially began this week.
🍂Quick taste of fall; quiet in the tropics💤
Read full article: 🍂Quick taste of fall; quiet in the tropics💤🍁☀️ It’s fall, but summer-like weather returns soonORLANDO, Fla. – Hey friends, it’s meteorologist Troy Bridges here. I’m taking a quick break from hanging up my fall décor to talk to you a bit about what to expect this season. Click here to see what fall 2020 has to offer, including our average start dates for the real fall weather. As if 2020 was not proving to be strange enough, the summer season brought in raging wildfires, a super active hurricane season and record heat waves. Consumer Weather Tip of the Week: 🦟💚As mentioned before, the season of fall officially began this week.
Outages leave thousands without power in Orange County
Read full article: Outages leave thousands without power in Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Thousands of Orange County residents were without power on Monday, according to an outages map from Duke Energy. At that time, 29 total outages had been reported in Orange County, according to Duke Energy’s website. Duke Energy’s map said at least one of the outages was caused by equipment going offline. [READ MORE: Here’s how to report, get updates on power outages in Florida]Cokinos said strong storms could also bring wind gusts near 40+ mph. At last check, Duke Energy’s map showed power was expected to be restored by 11:15 p.m.Click here to get updates on the outages.
UPDATES: Isaias expected to regain strength overnight as storm moves closer to Florida
Read full article: UPDATES: Isaias expected to regain strength overnight as storm moves closer to FloridaThe storm is expected to become a hurricane again overnight Saturday, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. 8:15 p.m. Isaias expected to regain strength overnightNews 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos breaks down the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. The governor said the Florida National Guard is monitoring the situation and is ready to mobilize at a moment’s notice. On Thursday, while still a tropical storm, Isaias toppled trees, knocked out power, destroyed crops and caused widespread flooding and small landslides in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. 12 p.m. Central Florida ‘threats and impacts’The National Weather Service tweeted graphics that represent the “reasonable worst case scenario” for Central Florida as Hurricane Isaias heads on a projected path toward Florida.
Some weather changes are headed to Orlando area this week: You ready?
Read full article: Some weather changes are headed to Orlando area this week: You ready?ORLANDO, Fla. – Sunday night will be cool enough for jackets, but not as cold as it has been, meteorologist Samara Cokinos said. Lows will settle in the mid to upper 50s with a few clouds overhead eventually fading away. Changes are headed to the Orlando area, with a cold front situated over Texas making its way slowly toward the Sunshine State. It will remain sunny in the low to mid 80s for the start of the work week, but beginning Tuesday, rain chances return. For the end of the week heading into next weekend, expect highs in the mid to low 60s.
After stormy start to the weekend, Orlando-area weather conditions calm down
Read full article: After stormy start to the weekend, Orlando-area weather conditions calm downORLANDO, Fla. – After a very stormy start to the day complete with a tornado, everything has settled down and will remain that way -- at least, for a few days, meteorologist Samara Cokinos said Saturday. High pressure will continue to strengthen, which keeps the atmosphere stable and moisture to a minimum. This, in addition to a cool west to northwest breeze, will send temperatures into the upper 40s over the northern counties, Cokinos said. Fog will be possible over northern zones, including NW Volusia and portions of Lake, Sumter, Marion, and Flagler counties. By Monday, we’re back in the low 80s with rain chances picking up Tuesday with the next approaching cold front.
ClickO on the Go: Florida man sues Madonna for late concert time; Instagram tests hiding likes in US
Read full article: ClickO on the Go: Florida man sues Madonna for late concert time; Instagram tests hiding likes in USClickO on the Go: Florida man sues Madonna for late concert time; Instagram tests hiding likes in USPublished: November 11, 2019, 11:42 amFollow @News6WKMG on Snapchat and Instagram for all your weekday news and weather from ClickO on the Go in two minutes or less.
ClickO on the Go: Power pole placed in middle of turning lane; busy weekend in downtown Orlando
Read full article: ClickO on the Go: Power pole placed in middle of turning lane; busy weekend in downtown OrlandoClickO on the Go: Power pole placed in middle of turning lane; busy weekend in downtown OrlandoPublished: November 8, 2019, 12:14 pmFollow @News6WKMG on Snapchat and Instagram for all your weekday news and weather from ClickO on the Go in two minutes or less.
ClickO on the Go: What new proposal could mean for college athletes; Epic Universe update
Read full article: ClickO on the Go: What new proposal could mean for college athletes; Epic Universe updateClickO on the Go: What new proposal could mean for college athletes; Epic Universe updatePublished: October 25, 2019, 11:54 amFollow @News6WKMG on Snapchat and Instagram for all your weekday news and weather from ClickO on the Go in two minutes or less.
Need a change of scenery? Try these Central Florida running spots
Read full article: Need a change of scenery? Try these Central Florida running spotsVanessa Araiza's favorite spot: Lake Adair ParkNews 6 reporter Vanessa Araiza loves the beautiful sights she sees while running around Lake Adair. She says since it's an easy distance from Baldwin Park, Audubon Park and Winter Park, everything you need is right there. At the top of her list, she loves running Lake Baldwin because she said it's the perfect 2.5-mile loop and it has public restrooms. Another one of her favorite running spots is Sabal Point, off Wekiva Springs Road in Seminole County. Where are your favorite spots to run around Central Florida?
Another round of showers expected for Mother's Day weekend
Read full article: Another round of showers expected for Mother's Day weekend"A southeast wind along the coast will pick up Saturday afternoon with gusts around 10-15 mph," Cokinos said. Although there are a few showers later on, today looks like the better beach day. The showers will spread out a little more toward the north as the day progresses. [WEATHER: Extended forecast | Radar | Warnings | Pinpoint Weather Zones][DOWNLOAD: Pinpoint, Hurricane apps | SHARE: Weather pictures]Another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms is expected Sunday. It will be a hot Mother's Day near 91 degrees.
Hurricane Center expo highlights items to stock up on ahead of storms
Read full article: Hurricane Center expo highlights items to stock up on ahead of stormsORLANDO, Fla. Just ahead of the 2018 hurricane season, News 6 sent meteorologist Samara Cokinos to the National Hurricane Conference, where experts who plan for natural disasters learn the things they need to in order to be prepared. [MORE: 2018 Atlantic hurricane season could be above normal, NOAA says]The backpack comes filled with basic essential supplies meant to last you three days in the event of an emergency. The National Hurricane Center recommends that you have enough water collected for each person in your household to use one gallon per day for at least three days. Experts at the expo recommended the meals, saying theyre easy to make because they dont require other resources. First-aid kits for both humans and pets are also important to have ahead of hurricane season.
Cold front brings tolerable temps to Central Florida
Read full article: Cold front brings tolerable temps to Central FloridaORLANDO, Fla. – High pressure will continue to strengthen across Florida Saturday as a cold front moves farther to the east, according to News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos. This means a lot of sunshine is on the way and no rain in the forecast. "The low to mid-80s will be more tolerable than it has been." [WEATHER: Extended forecast | Radar | Warnings | Pinpoint Weather Zones][DOWNLOAD: Pinpoint, Hurricane apps | SHARE: Weather pictures]Beachgoers, as always, need to use caution when entering the water. #News6 #ClickOrlando pic.twitter.com/hGNfI9t6CC — Samara Cokinos (@CokinosSamaraWx) April 27, 2019Clear and comfortable temperatures tonight with lows ranging from 57 in Ocala to 63 in Orlando.
Above-average temperatures and high humidity for the weekend
Read full article: Above-average temperatures and high humidity for the weekendORLANDO, Fla. – Heat will be the big story this weekend as temperatures rise to well above average numbers, News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos said. Bridges said the storm system has brought severe weather, even tornadoes, to areas of Mississippi Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas. "Even the Augusta national in Augusta, Georgia, is starting play at the Masters Tournament early tomorrow because of the approach of this storm system. [WEATHER: Extended forecast | Radar | Warnings | Pinpoint Weather Zones][DOWNLOAD: Pinpoint, Hurricane apps | SHARE: Weather pictures]Expect a high temperature of 89 degrees. pic.twitter.com/qv5szkAsnj — Samara Cokinos (@CokinosSamaraWx) April 13, 2019Central Florida will only see a 10% coverage of rain, mainly in the very early-morning hours Monday, with a high of 83 degrees by Monday afternoon.
Get outside: Sunshine in forecast across Central Florida
Read full article: Get outside: Sunshine in forecast across Central FloridaORLANDO, Fla. – It's going to be a great weekend to be out and about all across Central Florida, according to News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos. High temperatures on Saturday hit 79 degrees in Melbourne, 80 degrees in Daytona Beach and 82 degrees in Orlando. [WEATHER: Extended forecast | Radar | Warnings | Pinpoint Weather Zones][DOWNLOAD: Pinpoint, Hurricane apps | SHARE: Weather pictures]Pollen levels will be high through the weekend with mainly dry weather expected. The next cold front will move into Central Florida early in the workweek. Sunshine returns by Wednesday and rain returns by Friday, according to Treanor.