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Hurricane Michael will make landfall on Wednesday.

Michael upgrades to a Category 1 Hurricane

Hannah Lee | Oct 8, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael upgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Florida border on the west coast. This...

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The tropical depression turned into Tropical Storm Michael Sunday afternoon.

Tropical Storm Michael expected to be a hurricane

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 7, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael is expected to become a hurricane mid-week, according to the National Hurricane Center. To prepare for the expected hurricane on the west coast, Governor Rick Scott declared for...

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Flatlay of Hurricane Supplies

Hurricane prep list for college students

Sarah Bethea | Sep 11, 2018

Since it is now peak hurricane season, it’s always important to be prepared in case we have a repeat of Irma and Matthew. Florida is currently not under any hurricane watches or warnings, but it's always...

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In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

Nick Blank | Sep 5, 2017

Jacksonville isn’t a hurricane hot spot, but it does receive occasional conditions from nearby larger hurricanes — such as Hurricane Frances in 2004. Hurricane Dora’s landfall in 1964 is the...

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Hurricane Matthew & UNF: the aftermath

Hurricane Matthew & UNF: the aftermath

Nick Blank | Oct 8, 2016

It's now safe for UNF students to return to campus and classes are set to continue as planned starting Monday, but the University is still covered in debris that fell during Hurricane Matthew. UNF officials...

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Tropical Depression Nine could hit UNF

Tropical Depression Nine could hit UNF

Cassidy Alexander | Aug 29, 2016

Tropical Depression Nine may be heading this way, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to wash over the northeast part of Florida Thursday evening. According to a Facebook...

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