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U.S. National Weather Service issues “Freeze Warning”

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 21, 2020

Brrrrring a coat if you’re going out tonight because there is a Freeze Warning from 12am until 2am with Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 degrees expected, according to the U.S. National Weather...

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Storm systems behind Dorian

Storm systems behind Dorian

Miller Mott, Weather Anchor Sep 6, 2019

As Hurricane Dorian left the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in ruins, four other storms have started brewing in the extremely active Atlantic Basin. Although Dorian has been downgraded to a Category 2 and...

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Near-record breaking temperatures expected this weekend

Heydi Ortiz, News editor May 25, 2019

Grab some some popsicles, ice cream, or a fresh tall glass of lemonade because Memorial Day will be the hottest day this weekend with temperatures expecting to reach 99 degrees on Monday. According...

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UNF Crisis Management warns students to stay safe in inclement weather

UNF Crisis Management warns students to stay safe in inclement weather

Lianna Norman, News Editor Apr 19, 2019

The university sent out an alert on April 19, warning students and faculty that the National Weather Service has issued several weather warnings for Duval County. A severe thunderstorm warning is in...

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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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WEATHER ALERT: North Florida baseball vs. Bethune Cookman postponed

Joslyn Simmons Apr 10, 2018

The North Florida baseball game against Bethune Cookman has been moved to Wednesday due to inclement weather. The game was originally scheduled for 6:05 p.m Tuesday. North Florida Athletics...

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Northeast and Central Florida under tornado watch

Hannah Lee Mar 20, 2018

Staying in Jacksonville and have plans on going out today? You may want to cancel and instead stay inside as wind advisory and tornado watches have been issued for Duval County. A tornado watch is not...

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Photo courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

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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How to dress warm with your Florida clothes

Tiffany Salameh Mar 15, 2017

It’s March, Spring Break is next week and it’s almost time to break out the swimwear. You wake up and check the weather and it’s 40 degrees outside. No you’re not still dreaming and no your phone...

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Osprey Productions’ OZ Music Fest day 2 has yet to begin.Photo by Mike Herrera

OZ Fest: five bands scheduled, one remains

Justin Belichis Mar 6, 2015
According to multiple sources, the OZ Fest scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. today will not be happening as planned.
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Thrilling Dead postponed after downpour

Lydia Moneir Oct 30, 2014
Osprey Productions postponed 'Thrilling Dead' because the rain made it unsafe to use the equipment.
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State, Nation, World

Spinnaker Sep 8, 2011

State - Hurricane Irene approaches Hurricane Irene, the first hurricane of the 2011 season, is forecast to become a Category 3 by the time it reaches Jacksonville’s latitude Friday afternoon, according...

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