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Wet Weekend Alert from a Stalling Front
04.08.15 A strong cold front currently bringing severe weather through much of
the Midwest and Great Plain states will cause a messy, wet setup for our
weekend in North Florida. Latest model data has stalled this front
pushing it’s arrival to late Saturday. Showers and possible embedded
storms will move through the area from north to south in the afternoon
and evening hours Saturday. However, a sea breeze merger could precede
the arrival of the front leaving a few areas with some showers and
storms along and east of the I-75 corridor after 2 pm. As the front
moves through the area, it will likely stall, becoming the focus for
another wet day Sunday. What’s the difference between the two days?...Read more
New 80+ Streak Starts Wednesday, but...
This graph tells the story for the next few days: a brief climb in temperatures, then Friday’s front brings rain and cooler weather for the weekend
03.24.15 After a remarkable 14-day stretch of daytime highs in the 80’s, a stubborn cloud deck and cooler air marked the end of the historic streak Tuesday.
But don’t fret – a new stretch of 80+ temperatures resumes Wednesday,
but this one will have a much shorter life. As high pressure moves to
our east, winds will turn more southerly and that will send the warm air
right back in to North Florida...Read more
Sea Breeze T-Storms Possible Wednesday
“When Will it Rain” for Wednesday
03.10.15 By now, you’ve probably noticed it feels a little like early summer across North Florida. And by this afternoon, it might look like it on radar as well. If you’ve missed dodging the never-disappointing pattern of afternoon thunderstorms that come with the summer rainy season, well you’ll like today’s forecast. Those sea breezes are back! At least for a few days anyway.A southerly wind, coupled with an increasingly unstable air mass, will deliver a good chance...Read more
Why Fog Forms is No Longer 'Foggy'
Via @Luv2Run (Donna McCraw) on Twitter: You can barely see Beaty Towers from the Newell garage. Univ of Florida, #Gainesville #WeatherTogether
02.27.15 Fog is generally just a nuisance. It can be an inconvenience during your commute or a real bother for the golf game. The truth is, fog can be a significant weather hazard and one that must be taken seriously. What causes it to form and how to respect it is something all Floridians should know. So if your understanding of fog is bit ‘foggy’, we uncover the phenomenon behind why fog forms in this Weather Why...Read more
New (and Nicer) for UF's Spring Break
02.26.15 Timing couldn’t be better for University of Florida students and faculty! A new weather pattern arrives just in time for spring break. Don’t let the cloudy, cool, and sometimes rainy weather pattern to start the weekend fool you. By Monday, most Floridians will be basking in the 80s! Here is what spring break week will look like around the state. Showers are possible Saturday afternoon, with highs only in the 60’s...Read more
Rain Chances Increasing Wednesday
02.24.15 Today will be our third day in a row with little or no sunshine. It will also be our third day in a row with a chance of showers, but it may not be as easy to dodge them this time. A disturbance diving into the Southwest U.S. will be gaining strength as it moves across the northern Gulf of Mexico Wednesday. Moisture will be quick to move in during the day ahead of it, and spotty showers are possible as early as 10am in parts of North Florida. A warm front moving in from the south will cause the showers to become more widespread by afternoon. Much of this activity will be brief and light to moderate in nature, tapering off some by early evening once the warm front passes...Read more
Warm Weekend Ahead
Afternoon temperatures will spend 3 days in the 70’s beginning Saturday in Gainesville.
02.20.15 After surviving three straight mornings of freezing temperatures and below, a remarkable rebound is in store for the weekend. A massive dip in the jet stream has been responsible for this week’s prolonged cold spell. However, as the jet stream lifts Saturday, a southerly flow will help usher in much warmer patterns just in time for the weekend! Even though Saturday will start off with a light freeze and widespread frost, look for temperatures to quickly moderate to the lower 70’s by afternoon...Read more
Two Freezes in a Row Expected in North Florida
Forecast lows and lowest wind chills over the next four mornings.
02.17.15 Fasten your seatbelts! This week’s roller coaster weather ride is
about to take the plunge. It may have felt like you were on a water
ride Tuesday, with a steady rain most of the day. This followed that
nice leisurely climb on Monday’s thermometer to the middle 70’s. But
starting Wednesday, the polar express pays Florida a visit for the sixth
time in six weeks. A series of cold fronts have kept Gainesville’s
temperatures below (and at times, well below) normal for 29 of the past
42 days...Read more
Strong Cold Front Blows Through Tuesday
Hour by hour in Gainesville on Tuesday. Notice the dramatic changes that take place between 8 am and 10 am.
02.16.15 A strong cold front associated with the winter storm hitting much of the Southeast U.S. will put the breaks on our warm and beautiful start to the work week. Unlike the past few fronts that have been moisture-starved, Tuesday’s front will pull in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and result in a steady, soaking rain for North Florida. In addition to the rain, an unusual drop in daytime temperatures will occur by afternoon...Read more
Near Normal Temperatures through Thursday
Thursday marks the end of our warming trend. Temperatures reach the upper 60’s to lower 70’s across North Central Florida.
02.11.15 The Canadian cold front that will usher in a prolonged period of cold air for Floridians is on schedule to arrive Thursday night. But, in the meantime, we are left with an opportunity to make the most of sunny skies and warm temperatures. In fact, temperatures today and Thursday will be right on target for February standards. High pressure in charge over the Southeast is responsible for our beautiful and sunny pattern. As winds shift...Read more
Chilly Tuesday Night for North Florida
Temperatures drop quickly Tuesday night into the 30’s under clear skies
02.10.15 Cooler air has arrived thanks to Monday’s front and you will certainly feel it Tuesday night. Clear skies overhead will mean a rapid cool down and temperatures will fall into the 30’s. Widespread freezes and/or frost are not expected as north winds stay prevalent overnight. It will be especially breezy along the coast and that will be enough to keep temperatures out of the 30’s near St. Augustine...Read more
Despite Sunshine, Brisk North Winds Return Tuesday
With cooler air in place, temperatures will struggle Tuesday afternoon despite abundant sunshine; it’ll be breezy too.
02.09.15 A cold front sweeping through the area Monday night will result in clear skies by Tuesday afternoon. However, with low pressure to the east and as high pressure builds to the north, the pressure gradient will force wind speeds of 10 to 15 mph throughout the day. That may not sound like much but with cooler air in place, you’ll feel every bit of the chill. Temperatures will struggle and reach only the low 60’s by afternoons under full sun...Read more
Typical (Nice) February Weekend Ahead for North Florida
02.05.15 Get ready for sunny skies and warmer temperatures for the weekend — yes
we’ve earned it! The outdoors will be calling. so take advantage of the
nicer weather we have in the wake of Wednesday’s cold front. After a couple chilly nights,
expect afternoon temperatures to recover nicely to near seasonal
averages on Saturday. By Sunday, highs will be warmer than average as
most areas reach the low 70’s with plenty of sun. Wherever you may be
heading this weekend, the weather will not get in the way of your outdoor plans...Read more
Rainfall Totals from Wednesday in North Florida
Rainfall estimates for the rain event on Wednesday and Thursday morning
02.05.15 Many areas got a healthy soaking of rain between Wednesday and Thursday morning thanks to a cold front that swept through the area. Although the rain event was mostly nuisance and light, many people woke up to more wet roads and ponding Thursday morning. Most areas of North Central Florida had no problem collecting between 1/4 to 1/2 inch of rainfall with this feature. Locally higher amounts...Read more
Steady, Chilly Rain Moving In Wednesday
Animation of Futuretrack, showing the timing and location of the rain Wednesday and Wednesday Night in North Florida.
02.03.15 A large storm system moving in from the Gulf of Mexico will bring a steady, chilly rain to much of North Florida Wednesday through early Thursday. The late-evening forecast models and radar data confirms that the storm system may be moving in a little faster, but it may also be tracking a bit further north. So even though this could result in...Read more
Freeze Warnings Issued Monday Night
Chill Tracker (showing what it will feel like) Tuesday morning at 7 am.
02.02.15 The cold front that brought showers to north Florida Monday morning will be responsible for sending temperatures into the 30’s tonight. A Freeze Warning has been issued for Alachua, Gilchrist, Clay, Bradford, Union, Baker, Columbia and Suwannee counties from 3 am to 9 am. A Freeze Warning means temperatures may stay below freezing for at least two hours...Read more
Areas of Frost Possible Thursday Morning
Areas shaded in light blue indicate where the Frost Advisories have been issued. The darker blue highlights the areas under a Freeze Warning Thursday morning
01.28.15 Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories have been issued for early Thursday
morning beginning at 3 am. The Freeze Warnings include Suwannee,
Columbia, Union, and Gilchrist counties. A Freeze Warning means
sub-freezing temperatures are expected for at least 2 hours. The Frost
Advisory includes Alachua, Putnam, Bradford, Clay, Marion, Citrus and
Levy counties. Temperatures will drop rapidly after sunset...Read more
A Colder Night Ahead
Forecasted lows for Thursday morning
01.27.15 Cooler air has arrived in North Florida, and it’s here to stay! That
means, hold on to the jackets, because when clear skies and cool air are
in place, temperatures will have no trouble tumbling to the 30’s.
Although widespread frost is not expected, a reinforcing shot of cooler
air arrives Wednesday. As a result, afternoon temperatures will
struggle...Read more
Two More Days of Quiet Weather
WRUF Weather is forecasting two more days of comfortable temperatures and sunny skies, before big changes arrive Friday.
01.20.15 High pressure, light winds and dry air has been a recipe for a nice stretch of weather in North Florida recently. It will last two more days. Big changes are in the forecast starting Friday, when a Gulf Storm will deliver rain, followed by a much colder weather pattern next week. So enjoy the nice weather while you can. High pressure, light winds and dry air has been a recipe for a nice stretch of weather in North Florida recently. It will last two more days. Big changes are in the forecast starting Friday...Read more
Cool Nights, Comfortable Days Ahead for North Florida
Mid 30’s are expected Tuesday morning for inland locations, with coastal zones staying in the 40’s. Patchy frost will be possible in outlying areas and along the Suwannee River Valley.
01.19.15 The pattern of cool nights and comfortable days will continue for North Florida through midweek. After a sun-filled MLK Day, those clear skies will favor another cold night Monday night, with temperatures falling into the 30’s once again. However, some high clouds from the Gulf and a light southerly breeze toward daybreak should keep temperatures above the freezing mark. Patchy frost will be possible in the areas that saw it Sunday night...Read more
The Sun Will (Finally) Come Out Tomorrow
Hour by hour showing gradually clearing skies Friday morning and cool temperatures Friday afternoon.
01.15.15 After not seeing the sun since Sunday, that bright shiny gold ball in the sky will finally make an appearance in the Sunshine State Friday. The cold, pesky rain that seemed like it would never end Thursday night will be forced to the southeast and replaced by a much drier air mass in the wake of the front. Clouds will begin breaking up around sunrise, and then all of North Florida should be completely clear by noon. Despite ample sunshine...Read more
Cooler Temperatures Tonight Despite Cloud Cover
Wednesday night will be our coolest night of the week despite cloud cover. These values are just a few degrees above January normals.
01.14.15 The northerly winds that have clouded us over
the past few days will actually keep us cooler Wednesday night. Despite
overcast skies, overnight lows will fall to near normal values. An
average low for mid January is 42 degrees. A pocket of slightly drier
air will move in late Wednesday which, coupled with a few breaks in the
clouds, will set the stage for gradually falling temperatures to the mid 40's Wednesday night...Read more
Two More Days of Gloomy Skies in North Floirda
Animation of Futuretrack, showing the increase in moisture Thursday with possible showers, followed by cooler/drier air on Friday.
01.13.15 In addition to looking forward to the weekend, North Floridian’s can look forward to finally seeing the sun again on Friday. A steady stream of moisture moving in off the Atlantic, combined with an upper-level wind off the Gulf, will lock the clouds in through Thursday...Read more
Another Cold Night in Store Thursday Night
Forecasted lows for Friday morning via WRUF Weather
01.08.15 After a frigid night Wednesday night, increasing clouds will spell some relief from the frigid cold tonight and will likely temper a rapid drop in temperatures. However, with the arctic air mass still in place, radiational cooling will take place and drop temperatures to subfreezing values in areas north and west of Gainesville. A Freeze Warning has been issued for Suwannee, Columbia, Union and Baker counties...Read more
Tonight's Freeze Hour by Hour, City by City
Lowest wind chills expected across North Florida Thursday morning (what it will feel like when you factor in the wind).
01.07.15 Arctic air has been unleashed, and the coldest temperatures of the winter season are moving in now. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory from 12 am to 10 am Thursday morning. A Hard Freeze Warning is also in effect from 12 am to 11 am for all of North Florida including and north of Alachua County. Temperatures will drop quickly tonight after sunset, likely falling below freezing just after midnight...Read more
Watches Upgraded to Hard Freeze Warnings Tonight
Forecast lows Thursday morning in North Florida from WRUF Weather. The purple shaded region is where a hard freeze is likely. The blue areas will experience temperatures below freezing.
01.06.15 UPDATE Wednesday Morning: Regarding the anticipated freeze tonight, the National Weather Service has upgraded all watches to warnings for North Florida. A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect from Midnight to 11 am Thursday for Alachua County and points north into south Georgia. A Freeze Warning is in effect 3 am to 10 am Thursday Morning for the rest of North-Central Florida, including Marion county and points south...Read more
Brief Warming Trend Ahead of Weekend Showers
With warm southerly air, temperatures will easily reach the 70’s across north Florida on Saturday.
An area of low pressure moving through the Gulf of Mexico will be at our doorstep Saturday. With it comes a low chance for off and on showers Saturday and Sunday. The greatest risk for these showers will be in areas north and west of Gainesville and in the panhandle. Out ahead of this system, winds will shift out of the south and draw in warmer, slightly more humid air. Despite increasing cloudiness...Read more
Three for Three: Third Night in the Thirties
Areas of frost are expected in inland north Florida and along the Suwannee Valley Friday morning
Clouds from the Gulf rolled in by daybreak,
preventing the formation of frost in many areas. Nonetheless,
temperatures bottomed out at 32° briefly in Gainesville, which is more
than 10° below average for this time of the year. For the third night in
a row, temperatures will fall into the 30’s tonight thanks to strong cold air advection working it’s way from the north. A few clouds could make the difference...Read more
Clouds Inhibit Frost Thursday Morning
Clouds will help prevent widespread frost from forming overnight tonight.
Cool, dry air coupled with clear skies made the difference Wednesday morning, allowing low temperatures to fall to 34° in Gainesville, which is almost 10° colder than Tuesday morning’s low. With the wind chill factor, outdoor conditions felt closer to freezing with some areas seeing minor development of frost. Although the prevalent wind that prevented widespread frost from forming Wednesday morning will not be in play...Read more
How Clouds Prevented Fog Thursday Morning
Visibility values captured at 7am on Wednesday morning via WRUF Weather
A batch of clouds aloft kept foggy conditions in check across north Florida this morning. And you can clearly see the difference when you compare the two snapshots of visibilities during the 7 am hour on Wednesday and Thursday. The clouds marched in early from the west, and consequently, inhibited the effect of radiational cooling...Read more
Two for One: Back to Back Records Broken in Gainesville Wednesday Night
Thursday morning's record-breaking low temperatures
Two records were broken in Gainesville Wednesday night, one completely shattered. Wednesday’s low temperature record was broken just before midnight as temperatures fell quickly to 27°, breaking the record of 28° set back in 2008. Once midnight struck, the record...Read more
For the Record: Clouds the Culprit
Animation of Tuesday night’s clouds and how they moved in after midnight.
Despite the strong cold air advection associated with Monday’s arctic cold front, clouds were the culprit in keeping temperatures in check this morning. The low temperature at the Gainesville Regional Airport bottomed out at 30°, two degrees shy of the record...Read more
Near-Record Cold Continues Through Tonight
Wind chill factors reveal the feel’s like temperature for the morning commute.
Another near-record cold night is in store Wednesday night as temperatures will dip below freezing once again. On Wednesday afternoon, despite the sun, temperatures will struggle to exceed the mid 50s in most areas, which is well below the average high of 70° for this time of the year. Instead, temperatures will be closer to the record low maximum...Read more
Temperatures Headed Downhill After Wednesday
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Today (Wednesday) will likely be the nicest day for at least the next 10 days thanks to a series of of cold fronts that will help to bring in some much cooler weather to North Florida. Highs will be above average today, in the upper 70s, under a mix of sun and clouds...Read more
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Onshore Flow May Spark Brief Showers Wednesday
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Onshore flow may help to spark a stray shower or two on Wednesday afternoon. Any sea breeze activity that does develop however will be very isolated and brief in nature and will not pose a threat for severe weather. Showers will likely develop after 2 pm and will be...Read more
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It's All About that Sun for Homecoming Weekend
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The season started with turbulent skies and hours of weather delays, with an eventual cancellation of the Gator’s first home football game of the year. Now that the rainy season has ended, Florida fans couldn’t have asked for better weather for the homecoming festivities this weekend. Temperatures will be a little cool in the overnight hours, dipping into the 50’s in most spots...Read more
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Drier, Cooler Pattern Begins Today for North Florida
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The strong cold front that moved through early Wednesday morning will filter in cooler, drier air behind it Wednesday afternoon. As a result, the pattern will shift to mostly sunny skies and below average temperatures for the remainder of the week. Dew points on the decline today will also mean...Read more
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