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Friday afternoon may bring severe weather
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY -- There is a chance of severe weather including high winds and hail on Friday afternoon from 2 to 8 p.m. ... more
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From the Archives: Snow falls in Okeechobee in 1977
Snow fell in Okeechobee in 1977 more
National Weather Center update on Tropical Storm Elsa 2 p.m. UPDATE
The National Weather Center issued the following update on Tropical Storm Elsa at 11 a.m. on July 5: more
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This Oct. 8, 2020 photo made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Delta in the Gulf of Mexico at 12:41 EDT. (NOAA via AP)
How much water do you need for your hurricane supply?
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season... more
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Will you need to disinfect your well after a storm?
 Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink. more
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Minimize wind damage to your South Florida landscape
When an area has been free of hurricane-strength winds for a number of years, there is a possibility of severe damage… more
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This picture is of the eyewall of Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane misconceptions continue to circulate
Millions of people were affected by hurricanes in 2017. Their perceptions have been reset, but some don’t line up with reality. more
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Make a hurricane plan for your pets
When a hurricane threatens, do you have a plan for your pets? Do you have a safe spot for them in your home? What will you do with them if you can’t stay in your home? more
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2021 Hurricane Season: Be prepared
Weathering storms is a part of every Floridian’s life. As the 2021 Hurricane Season begins, please take a few minutes to review some of the mandatory supplies. more
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VIDEO: The 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane killed over 2,500
Ninety-three years ago a hurricane struck Florida that would change the Lake Okeechobee area forever. It lashed Puerto Rico on its way to South Florida and tore its way directly through Lake Okeechobee... more
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Stock up on storm supplies before a hurricane threatens
As hurricane season approaches (June 1-November 30), all residents and visitors of Okeechobee County are encouraged to get prepared by creating a family hurricane plan more
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Tornado reported in Okeechobee County on April 1
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office shared this report: On the afternoon of April 1, on a small tornado touched down in the area of Okeechobee County known as Dark Hammock (NE 144th St.) No … more
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Dorian, Laura and Greek alphabet retired from hurricane name list
GENEVA- On March 17 the World World Meteorological Organization (WMO) retired the names Dorian and Laura from from the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names due to the death and … more
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OKEECHOBEE - Despite 19mph winds on Thursday, March 18, Kathy Womble said it was a great day. "It's nice and cool out here." Even having the swing canopy ripped off it's frame did not phase her.
Wind can't get her down
It's a very windy day in Okeechobee. more
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New weather system announced for Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County has a new weather monitoring system, WeatherSTEM. The state-of-the-art weather stations will allow... more
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Cold weather shelter open tonight in Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE  -- Okeechobee County Emergency Management in Partnership with the Okeechobee Chapter of the American Red Cross announced a cold weather shelter opening for tonight (Feb. 2). In … more
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