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Tropical Storm Gordon predicted to strengthen into hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 4, 2018

Tropical Storm Gordon delivered a glancing blow to South Florida on the afternoon of Sept. 3 before continuing northwesterly movement into the Gulf of Mexico overnight. According to the National Hurricane...

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Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Gordon whips South Florida with forceful winds and heavy rain

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Sep 3, 2018

Currently brushing the southern tip of Florida, Tropical Storm Gordon is maintaining strong winds of 45 mph with higher gusts and is expected to strengthen over the next 36 to 48 hours, according to the...

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Subtropical Storm Alberto is predicted to strengthen slightly prior to landfall on the Gulf Coast. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Subtropical Storm Alberto strengthens over the Gulf of Mexico

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 27, 2018

Currently moving northward through the Gulf of Mexico, Subtropical Storm Alberto has reportedly strengthened overnight and is producing heavy rains and maximum sustained winds of 50 mph over South Florida. According...

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Subtropical Storm Alberto is predicted to make landfall late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Florida under State of Emergency due to Storm Alberto

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2018

Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency this morning due to the upcoming subtropical storm Alberto. According to the National Hurricane Center, Alberto is predicted to move over the...

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Local weather update: Potential tropical system could lead to continued rainfall

Local weather update: Potential tropical system could lead to continued rainfall

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 22, 2018

If you have any beach events slated for the coming Memorial Weekend, you may want to keep an eye on the weather and set an alternative plan. Not only has steady rainfall already kept the local Jacksonville...

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Tropical Storm Nate’s path prediction steers clear of Jacksonville

Samantha Chaney Oct 5, 2017

Tropical Storm Nate has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is heading north. Nate has reportedly caused 22 deaths within Central America and is expected to brush over the Yucatan peninsula on Friday,...

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Hurricane Maria's trajectory may possibly affect the coast of Florida. Photo courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Will Hurricane Maria affect UNF?

Jas Chung Campbell Sep 18, 2017

After a week of recovery from Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria is following the path that Hurricane Irma devastated not too long ago. Hurricane Maria is Category 3, but has the potential to reach...

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UNF will announce if classes are cancelled Wednesday morning.

UNF preparing for Tropical Depression 9

Cassidy Alexander Aug 31, 2016

UPDATE -- 4/1 4:00 p.m. Classes after 3 p.m. on Thursday are cancelled and all classes on Friday are cancelled. Classes are scheduled as usual for now, according to a special edition of the Osprey...

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