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| Dr. Convection |
 Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 1:05 pm |
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From:
http://gainesvillesun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20031221/LOCAL/21221034
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December 21. 2003 6:01AM
Coldest weather of year arrives
Area temperatures will dip into the mid-20s.
By GREG C. BRUNO
Sun Staff Writer
Area temperatures will dip into the mid-20s.
Two days before the official start of winter, forecasters said Saturday
would be the coldest night of the year, sending farmers, shelters and
emergency crews scrambling to protect clients and crops from sub-freezing
temperatures.
The National Weather Service issued warnings and watches for most of the
state throughout early this morning, predicting temperatures from the
mid-20s in the north to mid-30s near Miami.
A Weather Service warning out of Tampa predicted that frost would settle in
rural and suburban areas along the West Coast.
"It's going to be quite cold," said Jason Deese, a NWS meteorologist in
Jacksonville. "For a widespread freeze, this is going to be the coldest
night of the year for the Florida peninsula."
It should be the state's second night in a row of freezing temperatures,
which bottomed out at 24 degrees early Saturday in Crestview in the Florida
Panhandle.
Overall, temperatures are running colder than normal this month, National
Weather Service records show. The average high temperature for this time of
year is 68 degrees. The average low is 44.
The warnings kept many in Gainesville busy Saturday afternoon.
Dennis Short, owner of Shortland Nursery and Farm, said he had spent the day
covering his half-acre strawberry fields with cloth to ward off the chill.
Cold-sensitive plants, including berries and other fruits, can survive
winter temperatures as low as 20 degrees, as long as they're protected.
But given the forecast, Short wasn't taking any chances.
"Tonight I have to double layer because it's so cold."
Employees at St. Francis House, a homeless shelter in downtown Gainesville,
also were gearing up for the coldest night of the year, clearing space and
accepting last-minute blanket donations.
Medha Raval, a client services representative and the shelter's
self-described "cold-night lady," said St. Francis was expecting more than
twice the usual crowd.
"We'll have a total of 80 or above since the temperatures are real low,"
Raval said. Typically, St. Francis doesn't house more than 35, she said.
Across S. Main Street, Lawrence Hayes, 45, eyed the front door of the St.
Francis House as the sun began to set over downtown. By 8 p.m., Hayes said
he would cross the street and find a warm spot inside on the floor.
"It's too cold to stay on the streets," he said.
Gainesville Fire Rescue officials also said they were kept active Saturday,
responding to a handful of cold-weather-related calls, including two chimney
and heating unit fires.
Still, while most were dreading the wintry temperatures, some said they were
quite pleased with the freeze.
"Usually, crime goes down" when it's cold, Gainesville Police Department
Sgt. Keith Kameg said. "Criminals don't like it either. They realize people
don't like to be out on the streets, so the criminals tend to stay in.
"Cold weather usually helps police."
Today should be another chilly one, though not as cold as Saturday. Highs
are expected to reach the upper 50s to low 60s, and drop around the freezing
mark overnight.
By Monday, conditions will begin to moderate, Deese said, with temperatures
reaching a high of 68. The warming trend will continue into Tuesday,
climbing as high as 72. Wednesday will be a bit cooler, with a 40 percent
chance of rain.
On Christmas Day, expect clear skies with a high around 65.
Greg Bruno can be reached at 374-5026 or greg.bruno@ gvillesun.com. The
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| Phil Hays |
| Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 3:40 pm |
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"Dr. Convection" cut and pasted:
Quote: December 21. 2003 6:01AM
Coldest weather of year arrives
Not worldwide. Worldwide temperatures (as estimated by satellite) are
well above the minimum point for the year hit back in November.
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Phil Hays |
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| Vendicar Decarian |
| Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:18 pm |
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"Dr. Convection" <Convection@convection.net> wrote in message
news:Hq9BKt.A0I@campus-news-reading.utoronto.ca...
Quote: December 21. 2003 6:01AM
Coldest weather of year arrives
Area temperatures will dip into the mid-20s.
By GREG C. BRUNO
Sun Staff Writer
Area temperatures will dip into the mid-20s.
The National Weather Service issued warnings and watches for most of the
state throughout early this morning, predicting temperatures from the
mid-20s in the north to mid-30s near Miami.
Thanx for the weather Report Dr. Here is another...
Miami
Some clouds with the chance of a couple showers developing overnight. Low
59F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday:
Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers. High 72F. Winds E at 10 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday night:
Scattered showers early, followed by partly cloudy skies overnight. Low 63F.
Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%
Tuesday:
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s. |
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