Archive for the ‘Weather’ Category
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Orange County, Other Areas
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northeastern Orange County and Northwestern Brevard County until 7 p.m. Tuesday night.
Meteorologists for the National Weather Service detected a storm capable of winds in excess of 58 mph. Heavy rain and severe lightning is also...
April 30th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Weather | Read More
LeBron James Photo Prompts Flood Warning From National Weather Service
Heavy storms rolled across Florida yesterday prompting the National Weather Service to issue flood warnings for the area — with Miami Heat player LeBron James as their source.
James posted a photo to his Instagram account which shows several inches of water across the roadway. “Miami ain’t...
April 15th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Weather | Read More
UCF Awarded $55 Million NASA Grant | Largest in School History
NASA has just awarded the University of Central Florida the largest single grant in the history of the school in order to study space weather.
UCF was awarded a $55 million NASA grant to build and launch into space an instrument the size of a microwave oven that will provide unprecedented imaging of...
April 13th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, News, Weather | Read More
Tornado Watch Issued for Portions of Florida | Strong Storms Expected in Orlando
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for central and southern portions of Florida on Thursday, including Brevard and Osceola counties.
Strong showers and thunderstorms are expected in Orlando this afternoon and into Friday morning, bringing heavy rain, wind and the threat of severe lightning,...
April 4th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Weather | Read More
Several Brush Fires in Central Florida; Apartments Evacuated in Avalon Park
Two brush fires in Central Florida have fire departments trying to control the situation, evacuating several apartments in Avalon Park.
Officials said one fire was reported in Avalon Park that prompted the evacuation of 5 buildings from an apartment complex as the flames crept closer. Firefighters have...
March 6th, 2013 | Health, News, Weather | Read More
Spring Break Weekend Temperatures Expected to Dip
As UCF students enjoy their spring break week, freezing temperatures are expected to sweep across Central Florida this weekend, bringing the coldest blasts on Sunday and Monday.
Orlando residents can expect a low in the high 30′s for Saturday night with frost temperatures forming Sunday evening...
March 2nd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Weather | Read More
National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch for Much of Central Florida
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch for many areas in Central Florida, including Orange County.
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The watch is in effect on Tuesday from 6:50 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and includes Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Volusia counties.
A tornado watch means that the conditions have created...
February 26th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Weather | Read More
Temperatures to Dip Tonight; Cool Weather Ahead
It seems that within a matter of a few hours, Central Florida’s temperatures have gone from blazing to comfortable, and will stay that way throughout next week.
Watch out, though. Thursday night temperatures are expected drop into the 30s to middle to upper 40s.
Here is the forecast for the next...
January 17th, 2013 | News, Weather | Read More
Cold Front Expected to Sweep Across Florida This Weekend
If you have been waiting for the cold winter weather to come through Orlando, Friday will be the day for you.
A cold front is expected to sweep across Florida bringing a low of just 38°F and a high of 58°F to Orlando and surrounding areas. Skies are expected to be clear all throughout the day with...
December 19th, 2012 | News, Weather | Read More
Obama Speaks on Hurricane Sandy: Live Video
KnightNews.com carried live video of President Barack Obama Speaking about Hurricane Sandy from the White House. Obama canceled an event at UCF Monday morning due to the hurricane.
The video has concluded, but the White House issued this press release:
President Obama Signs Rhode Island Emergency Declaration
The...
October 29th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Politics, Weather | Read More





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