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09/30/2023

Friends around Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, are you seeing any flooding?? (Saturday, Sept 30, 8:30 A.M.)

09/21/2023

Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen will become well off our east later today, eventually pushing into eastern North Carolina by Saturday. For us, coastal conditions may be a bit rough, but we're not expecting direct impacts. -BK

09/17/2023

Gatorland said the female alligator might have been hurt after a fight with another gator or by a boat propeller.

The story of the alligator went viral on social media.

09/15/2023

Our newest depression has developed in the central and will become either tonight or tomorrow. Conditions are favorable for future strengthening with this system aimed toward . No models show this coming toward . -flwx -BK

08/30/2023

The Tornado Watch has been extended to include all Central FL counties until 3:00 p.m. Conditions will be favorable for isolated, brief tornadoes within any of the bands lifting through associated with Idalia.

08/29/2023

Tuesday AM update: is now a Category 1 hurricane with further strengthening expected today. A track toward the Big Bend still puts Central Florida on the right side of the storm where gusty squalls may contain downpours and isolated tornadoes. Stay with Spectrum News 13!

08/28/2023

5 a.m. Monday update: Idalia is projected to undergo rapid strengthening to bring it to a Category 3 storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Impacts will be greatest west of I-75 but gusty squalls will affect Central Florida later Tuesday into Wednesday.

08/27/2023

NEW | Sunday night - Hurricane 🌀 Watches include Sumter county and Tropical Storm Watches for Lake and Polk counties. More areas will be included in advisories later this evening or on Monday. - Chris Gilson

08/27/2023

10:45 PM Saturday, August 26.

Not much change with the latest forecast for

Winds have come up slightly. It is expected to become a tropical storm on Sunday.

Stay advised to the latest forecast in the coming days. - Chris Gilson

08/26/2023

Tropical Depression Ten has developed near the Yucatán. It will strengthen into a tropical storm on Sunday. Stay advised in the coming days.

Tropical Depression Ten has developed near the Yucatán. It will strengthen into a tropical storm on Sunday.

08/26/2023

TROPICS 🌀 Saturday A.M. August 26

Good Saturday morning! ☀️ Still a HIGH ❗️chance for development later this weekend or on Monday for the disturbance in the Caribbean. It is showing a flare up of thunderstorms this morning near the Yucatán Peninsula and Cuba.

It will likely develop a defined center and become a tropical depression or tropical storm on Sunday or Monday. Once this happens forecast models will have a much better handle on the potential track and impacts.

As of 6 A.M. Saturday morning, the American model has a slightly stronger storm heading toward the Panhandle by mid-week. This track would extremely limit any potential impacts for

The European model has a weaker storm that would move closer to the Gulf Coast of Florida and it would bring higher rain chance, stronger winds and a potential risk for some tornadoes to Central Florida Tuesday into Wednesday.

Continue to stay advised through the weekend and make any preparations that you feel are necessary in case this heads our way. -Chris Gilson

The forecast will continue to change in the coming days. If you have any questions 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ comment below and I’ll answer them in the coming days.

08/25/2023

TROPICS 🌀 Friday, August 25 4 P.M.

Both the American and European model now develop the tropical disturbance.

The American is forecasting stronger and takes it farther west into the Panhandle. The Euro keeps it weaker and brings it farther east into the Big Bend area.

Regardless of development, tropical moisture will bring rain along with breezy to windy conditions to next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Stay informed through the weekend into next week. Nothing has developed yet and the forecast will constantly be changing. - Chris Gilson

08/25/2023

TROPICS 🌀 Friday, August 25 - Tropical Storm next week? Details ⬇️

The HIGH 🔴 chance for development continues for the Caribbean/Gulf.

Below is a snapshot from the Euro model. It is showing a decent probability for a Tropical Storm to impact parts of Florida next Tuesday/Wednesday.

Right now, there are not many indications of a hurricane developing. Meanwhile, the flip side is the American model continues to suggest NOTHING will organize other than higher rain chances for by the middle of next week.

Continue to stay advised and check your hurricane supplies in case a storm threatens next week or later this season. There is no need to panic, but stay informed in the coming days.

We’ve got you covered every 10 minutes with Weather on the 1s on Spectrum News 13 - Chris Gilson

08/21/2023

TROPICS 🌀 | Monday, August 21

NO threats to

Tropical depression six has been declared T.S. It will weaken today.

T.S. will stay in the open waters of the Atlantic.

T.S. will bring impacts Hispaniola - Chris Gilson

08/20/2023

TROPICS 🌀 continue to light up with activity BUT there are NO concerns for at the moment. - Chris Gilson

TROPICS 🌀 continue to light up with activity BUT there are NO concerns for at the moment. - Spectrum News 13

08/20/2023

NEW 🌀 Tropical Storm has developed in the eastern Atlantic. It is NO threat to land. It will weaken into a tropical depression within the next day or two. - Chris Gilson

NEW 🌀 Tropical Storm has developed in the Atlantic. It is NO threat to land. It will weaken into a tropical depression within the next day or two. - Spectrum News 13

08/19/2023

NEW | Tropical Depression Six has developed east of the Caribbean islands. This will be a short-lived storm - basically a nothing burger - Chris Gilson

NEW | Tropical Depression Six has developed east of the Caribbean islands. This will be a short-lived storm - basically a nothing burger

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08/19/2023

NEW | Tropics 🌀

Now 5 areas are being watched for development in the Atlantic.

No immediate concerns for

Two tropical waves have a HIGH ❗️chance to organize this weekend.

They would likely stay out to sea. - Chris Gilson Spectrum News 13

08/18/2023

is a Major Category 4 in the eastern Pacific.

For the 1st time ever, tropical storm watches (for winds of 40 mph & slightly stronger) have been issued for parts of southern

Flooding rains will be the biggest hazard for the southwestern U.S. from Hilary.

The last tropical storm to impact SoCal was in 1939. - Chris Gilson

08/18/2023

Then there were 4 areas to watch BUT NO concerns for Florida at this moment. -Chris Gilson

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08/15/2023

All of Central FL is back in a Heat Advisory today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feels-like temperatures of 108° or greater can be expected, though some will cool off with scattered thunderstorms around. We've all heard these safety tips before but they are important to remember in this heat! 🌡

08/12/2023

BREAKING 🥵 Heat 🌡️Orlando hit 100° on Saturday. Record high for August 12!

Old record was 98° set in 1938. 1st official 100° day since June 19, 2015. - Chris Gilson

BREAKING 🥵 Heat 🌡️Orlando hit 100° on Saturday. Record high for August 12!

Old record was 98° set in 1938. 1st official 100° day since June 19, 2015.

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08/11/2023

🥵 100° Record Heat in !

🌡️ The 1st 100° in Sanford since July 9, 2016

broke a record by hitting 99° — Chris Gilson

🥵 100° Record Heat in !

🌡️ The 1st 100° in Sanford since July 9, 2016

broke a record by hitting 99°

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08/09/2023

tied a record high of 99 last set in 1987, and the day isn't complete! Could we sneak up to 100?!

08/08/2023

Wow, is putting it lightly! Check out the records tied or set today! More on the way tomorrow. -BK

07/31/2023

Hey, looking for some fun in the air conditioning today?! Join me and and learn more about in Lakeland from 10-5!

07/22/2023

NEW: 🌀 has been declared a

It is the 1st hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic season.

It will quickly weaken into a tropical storm by early Sunday.

It is NO threat to land.

NEW: 🌀 has been declared a

It is the 1st hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic season.

It will quickly weaken into a tropical storm by early Sunday.

It is NO threat to land.

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07/06/2023

Colorado State University updated their 2023 tropical forecast calling for an above average season & increasing the number of named storms by 3, by 2, major hurricanes by 1. Although is present, they feel warm sea surface temps will overcome other factors. -BK

07/04/2023

Please be safe on the 4th in this heat! All counties are included in a ⚠ Heat Advisory⚠ until 7:00 p.m. Feels-like temperatures will climb to 105°-112° paired with highs in the mid- to upper 90s.

06/22/2023

Tropical Depression Four has formed right behind Tropical Storm , and is expected to become later today. These storms will be no threat to Florida. -BK

06/08/2023

Preliminary survey results confirm an EF-1 tornado near South Patrick Shores around 5:20pm yesterday. Winds are estimated between 90-100 mph. The official report will be released soon.

06/02/2023

Our first name of the season has been checked off. A VERY short-lived Tropical Storm will have no direct impacts on central Florida as it drops toward western and dissipates this . -BK

06/02/2023

🌀 Tropical Update | 11AM Advisory

This is NOT a concern for Central Florida.

🌀 Tropical Update | 11AM Advisory

Weakening of the system is expected today into Saturday.

It will move through the Gulf of Mexico south toward Cuba.

Tropical Depression Two will likely become a remnant low by Saturday.

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05/25/2023

season officially begins one week from today, on June 1. This year may be near average because of a developing El Nino, but remember, it only takes one storm to make it busy for us. Don't be scared, be prepared! -BK

05/05/2023

Beautiful sunrise on this Cinco de Mayo

Pic courtesy of Christy Jefferson in Deltona. Spectrum News 13

05/04/2023

Drought conditions persist in BUT severe drought has been significantly reduced thanks to last week's rain.

Latest forecast > https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/weather/2020/05/14/orlando-area-weather-forecast

05/01/2023

After a dry start to the year, picked up significant rain in spots this week.

Here's a look at the radar rainfall estimates over the past 7 days.

04/27/2023

Another round of storms are developing on this Thursday afternoon. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for most of east central Florida. The exception being for Sumter county. Hail, high wind and an isolated tornado are possible with the strong-severe storms.

04/17/2023

A confirmed EF0 touched down in southern County Sunday night, damaging several homes in the River Grove Community. Note the greens and reds where was spinning. -BK

04/05/2023

day! Do you know your area’s hazards & where you’d go to protect yourself? I’d be on-air & under our desk.