Meanwhile in Canada today 🇨🇦🌪️

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HURRICANE EXPO is this Tuesday in Desoto County! I'll be doing a presentation at 7 PM in Arcadia at the Turner Argi-Civic Center. Look to see you there! @WINKNews DeSoto County Sheriff's Office

TROPICAL UPDATE: Below is a model comparison for next Tuesday morning. American model shows possible development, European model nothin'. Guess which one gets shared more? It's that time of the year to watch out for social media clickbait. People sharing worst-case scenario

THEY’RE HERE! 🌀 The 2024 WINK Hurricane Guides are now available and free at all Southwest Florida Publix locations. They’re packed with valuable information to keep your family safe this hurricane season. Make sure to pick one up! 😄 @WINKNews

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James Spann Matt Devitt Fort Myers Beach, earlier.

Thunderstorm west of Labelle, FL #flwx Matt Devitt Lauren Kreidler

BOOM! Huge bolt of lightning strikes a tree in North Naples, Florida. Excellent reminder to never seek shelter under a tree during a storm. ⚡ Credit: Credit: @WINKNews viewer Mindi R. James Spann @stormhour

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HOTTEST MAY ON RECORD for all official recording sites in Southwest Florida. Punta Gorda smashed the previous record warmest by an unbelievable +2.1° F. All 3 cities had their Top 5 warmest Spring on record too. @WINKNews

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The projected flip to La Niña by the peak of season, which historically lowers wind shear across the Caribbean and Tropical Atlantic, is obviously not what we want to coincide with record warm sea surface temperatures. The graphic below, highlighting El Niño vs La Niña major

JUNE TROPICAL HISTORY: The 1960s were pretty active for Southwest Florida. Our strongest brush during the month was from Major Hurricane Alma off the coast (1966) and strongest direct impact was Abby (1968) with 65 mph wind on Boca Grande. In yellow, is where history has taught

Today is June 1st - the start of the Atlantic #hurricane season. While the official season runs for six months (until November 30), nearly 95% of all major (Category 3-5) hurricane activity has historically occurred during August through October.