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Tornado warning issued for UNF campus

Ethan Leckie, Enterprise Editor Jun 28, 2024

On June 28, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for the area, including the UNF campus, which meant a tornado had been spotted. Per the alert, individuals in the region were to seek shelter...

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Hurricane season 2024: What UNF students need to know

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter May 24, 2024

Being a Floridian means dealing with hurricane season and while the dates of hurricane season always remain the same, the outlook, preparation, and predictions change yearly.  This year is no different....

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UNF issues all-clear after Tornado Warning expires

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Jan 9, 2024

Updated 4:45 p.m. UNF issued an all-clear message in a Safe Ospreys alert at 4:37 p.m. after the Tornado Warning expired at 4:30 p.m. The message said students may now resume normal activities. The...

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The University of North Florida entrance sign with a green palm tree behind and purple and white flowers in front.

UNF cancels Tuesday classes due to severe weather

Jeanne Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief Jan 8, 2024

Due to severe weather, the University of North Florida has canceled all classes and campus events for Tuesday, with heavy winds expected throughout the day. According to a UNF alert, offices will be...

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The view from an apartment balcony in the Flats at the University of North Florida.

Storm no longer appears capable of producing tornado, National Weather Service says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Dec 2, 2023

Updated 5:45 p.m. The Tornado Warning issued for southeastern Duval County will expire at 5:45 p.m., the National Weather Service in Jacksonville said. “The storm which prompted the warning has weakened...

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The University of North Florida announced Monday that its campus would be shut down on Tuesday and Wednesday, aside from food and shelter for students living on campus. Construction materials were secured and campus was largely devoid of students before Idalia made landfall.

UNF classes, activities to resume Thursday, university says

Carter Mudgett and Jeanne Gilbert Aug 30, 2023

After closing for two days in preparation for Hurricane Idalia, the University of North Florida announced Wednesday evening that its campus will resume normal operations on Thursday. Shuttle and on-campus...

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Hurricane Idalia's rainfall forecast as of 4:45 a.m. Wednesday. Courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Idalia heads toward Georgia, leaving over 7,000 without power in Jacksonville, JEA says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 30, 2023

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Florida Big Bend as a Category 4 storm Wednesday morning, bringing strong winds and rain across North Florida, knocking out power for some 7,000 people in the Jacksonville...

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The outside of the Fine Arts Center, which began construction during the first few weeks of the fall 2023 semester, was locked down in preparation for Hurricane Idalia. Though still not complete, materials left outside were strapped down.

Strengthening to Category 2, NHC advises Idalia is “likely to become a major hurricane soon”

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 29, 2023

Forecast by the National Hurricane Center in Miami to reach the Big Bend of Florida as a major hurricane Wednesday morning, Hurricane Idalia reached Category 2 status earlier tonight as its outer bands...

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On-campus dining locations, shuttles to completely close Wednesday, UNF says

On-campus dining locations, shuttles to completely close Wednesday, UNF says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 29, 2023

The University of North Florida announced Tuesday afternoon that campus dining facilities will be completely closed on Wednesday and bagged food is being made available for students living on campus today. Shuttle...

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The forecast cone for Hurricane Idalia as of Tuesday morning. (Courtesy of NOAA)

Idalia becomes Category 1, expected to be Category 3 before landfall

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 29, 2023

Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane early Tuesday morning, and the National Hurricane Center in Miami warned that it is still strengthening. Already crossing the westernmost...

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The forecast cone for Tropical Storm Idalia as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

UNF cancels classes, shuts down campus ahead of Idalia

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Aug 28, 2023

The University of North Florida announced in a campus-wide alert this afternoon that it will be shut down on Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia. All activities and classes will...

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A screenshot of the EPA's Fire and Smoke air quality map as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Canada wildfire smoke stretches low across U.S., far as North Florida

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jul 19, 2023

Raging wildfires in Canada have sent smoke rolling across the U.S., negatively impacting air quality in cities as far south as North Florida.  The Environmental Protection Agency’s Fire and Smoke...

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