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After the Storm

Irene has passed the northeast area for the most part. But now the real work begins. As Floridians, we have gone through this drill many times in our lifetimes. Those from New Jersey and New York are about to discover what … Continue reading

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Incoming at Cape Lookout

Hurricane Irene has chosen where she is going to make landfall. Cape Lookout, NC is ground zero for the impact. Our concerns are with the people all along the coastal communities of the Carolinas, Virgina, New Jersey, and New York. Hurricanes are no … Continue reading

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First Day of the Season

Well, today is the first day of the season. Which season, you ask?  On the first day of June, anyone asking that question is definitely not from Florida.  On the first day of June, every true Floridian knows exactly what … Continue reading

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Late Night Thoughts

It is a little before 2:30 in the morning. I awake to the storm passing overhead. I lie in bed thinking about the weather. Specifically, I think about the photos I took of the hail in the backyard during the … Continue reading

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Sun N Fun Gets Slammed

It is early, but late. I have slept too long. It is after 6 a.m. and I am usually up and writing by 5:45 most mornings. But last night was a late night and so I understand why I am … Continue reading

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Hail

One of the most dangerous weather conditions anyone can encounter beyond tornadoes and hurricanes is hail. According to the National Weather Service, hail causes $1 billion in damages to crops and property each year. Oh, the “b” was not a … Continue reading

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