Question: How do you know it is after lunchtime in Daytona?
Answer: Look at the sky

It appears that the afternoon storms are back. Be prepared for heavy rain, lightning and strong winds anytime after 12:00 noon. This is seasonal weather we used to get most of the Summer in the past but due to various weather patterns, we have been gone without.

Is this a look at the crystal ball for the hurricane future? Nobody can be sure. The Bermuda high (Pressure System) is a little further to the North this year so Florida is more exposed to the wrath of hurricanes.

Also Note: I have recently changed the Java Animation on the main page. It now shows the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean more than the floater did. This is also using a newer "Rainbow" infrared image enhancement system that makes spotting strong storms much easier.

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The storm is closing in on the West coast of Florida and is expected to enter via Cedar Key. The wind in this area should be in low 20's and the rain expected is about 4 inches. Overall this storm is not much of a threat except for minor wind damage and some localized flooding.