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Tropics update: Multiple tropical waves monitored in the Atlantic

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10 months ago

September 4, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 35 Orlando – 2024-09-04 16:08:12

SUMMARY: On August 4th, Fox 35 meteorologists provided a tropical update amid a lull in activity during the peak hurricane season, which is expected around September 10. While currently three zones are being monitored for potential development, they have low chances (30%, 10%, and 20%). Factors contributing to the lull include unfavorable atmospheric conditions, cooler sea temperatures, and higher wind shear. Despite these conditions, meteorologists anticipate a ramp-up in activity later in the season. Viewers are urged to stay prepared and attentive as significant fluctuations in storm activity could emerge by late September to early October.

The National Hurricane Center is monitored several tropic waves in the Atlanitc, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. Though, all have low chances of further development, per the NHC. FOX 35’s Brooks Garner and Laurel Blanchard discuss the latest waves, Colordo State University’s latest tropical forecast, and why the tropics appear active, but also quiet.

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www.news4jax.com – Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press – 2025-06-30 10:27:00

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Florida weather-control ban takes effect this week. Here’s what that means

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www.clickorlando.com – Anthony Talcott – 2025-06-30 04:00:00

SUMMARY: A new Florida law, effective July 1, 2025, bans geoengineering and weather modification activities such as cloud seeding and solar radiation modification. Senate Bill 56, sponsored by Sen. Ileana Garcia, repeals outdated weather modification statutes and prohibits releasing substances to alter weather, climate, or sunlight, with fines up to $100,000. The law aims to ease public concerns over “chemtrails” despite no recent weather modification requests in Florida. Critics warn it may hinder beneficial cloud-seeding projects that support water supplies. NOAA states hurricane modification technology doesn’t exist, with no current large-scale geoengineering, but continues research on impacts.

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Senate continues debating Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”

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June 29, 2025

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-06-29 23:27:11

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