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mahatmakanejeeves

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Wed Jun 12, 2024, 03:20 PM Jun 2024

U.S. NEWS Florida's 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge

U.S. NEWS
Florida’s 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge

BY CURT ANDERSON
Updated 2:37 PM EDT, June 12, 2024

The annual rainy season has arrived with a wallop in much of Florida, where a disorganized disturbance of tropical weather from the Gulf of Mexico has caused street flooding and triggered tornado watches but so far has not caused major damage or injuries.

Florida’s rainy season roughly begins in June with the start of the six-month hurricane season, which this year is forecast to be among the most active in recent memory. The disturbance has not reached cyclone status and was given only a slight chance to form into a tropical system once it emerges into the Atlantic Ocean after crossing Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.

“Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is forecast to continue across portions of the Florida peninsula during the next few days,” the hurricane center posted on its website Wednesday.

Numerous roads were flooded and impassable for vehicles, including a section of major artery Interstate 95 in Broward County. The Florida Highway Patrol said southbound traffic was being diverted around the flooded section.

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U.S. NEWS Florida's 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2024 OP
Yep. Every year. Hopefully no Andrew's or Matthew's this year. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #1
Watching Western Gulf here SARose Jun 2024 #2

jimfields33

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1. Yep. Every year. Hopefully no Andrew's or Matthew's this year.
Wed Jun 12, 2024, 03:22 PM
Jun 2024

In fact, Florida doesn’t want any hurricanes this year.

SARose

(830 posts)
2. Watching Western Gulf here
Thu Jun 13, 2024, 06:57 AM
Jun 2024

Some models are predicting some stormy weather in the Western Gulf in a few days. Don’t want a hurricane but sure could use some rain.

My heart goes at to you Floridians. Been where you are and it is no fun. 💕

First named storm will be Alberto.

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