The Climate Prediction Center, along with some climatologists in the area are predicting La Niña to continue through February. Tyron Spearman checks out what this means for producers ion the Southeast.
Colder Air Moving in this Week
As we get closer to Christmas, many are already, or soon will be feeling much colder air. Mark Oppold reports folks are watching just how far the temperatures may fall.
Southeast Weather Controlled by La Niña
Long range forecasts for the Southeast note a warmer, dryer winter ahead. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, this is due to the fact a La Niña weather pattern will be the driving factor.
Drought Concerns in the Midwest
The continuing drought across the areas of the Midwest is a real concern for many, especially looking ahead to the 2023 crop year. Mark Oppold has more information.
Hurricane Nicole’s Effects on Agriculture
As the remnants of Hurricane Nicole continue to move Northward, Mark Oppold reports how it has and will effect certain aspects of agriculture.
Hurricane Nicole Causes Temporary USDA Office Closures in Florida
Due to Hurricane Nicole moving through parts of Florida, several USDA offices in the state are closed the remainder of this week. Please call ahead to ensure your local USDA Service Center office is open before visiting. Florida FSA Office Locations: http://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator. The following service centers will be closed at least through Thursday, November 10, 2022: Putnam, Volusia, Lake, Osceola, St. Lucie, …
Florida Prepares as Nicole Looms as DeSantis Adds 11 Counties to Storm Order
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE/Nov. 9, 2022) — With Tropical Storm Nicole expected to strengthen to a hurricane before hitting the state’s East Coast, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration as Florida officials Wednesday urged residents to be prepared. A 10 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center said the storm could make landfall in the state Wednesday night and move through Central …
Florida and its Farmers Bracing for another Possible Hurricane Landfall
Florida and its farmers are bracing for another possible hurricane landfall. Gary Crawford has the story.
Hurricane Warning Issued for Most of Florida East Coast
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Nov. 8, 2022) — A large part of Florida’s East Coast was put under a hurricane warning Tuesday as Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to hit the state this week. The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning from Boca Raton to the border of Flagler and Volusia counties, while a hurricane watch was issued north to Ponte Vedra …
Hurricane Watch Issued for Florida East Coast
A hurricane watch was issued Monday for a large stretch of the East Coast of Florida, as Subtropical Storm Nicole posed a late-season threat to the state. The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane watch was in effect from Hallandale Beach to the border of Brevard and Volusia counties. It also was in effect for Lake Okeechobee. A tropical-storm watch …