A Florida Fall Front is Coming!

 

 

Matt Devitt Weather, as of 9/23

 

 

Matt Dewitt as of 9/24/26
 

 

FLORIDA FALL FRONT! Cooler mornings and lower humidity are on the way for most of the state as we head into the weekend, especially Sunday. Many will be waking up to lows in the 60s with even a few upper 50s near the FL/GA line...our coolest in months. I Will Enjoy It! Yeah!

 

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 Yes, fall in Florida is still warm to hot with blue skies. Of course it's the rainy season and hurricane season. As of today, there hasn't been a hurricane storm in the Atlantic this year.  This is the longest period without a high level storm since 1914! 

Believe or not, despite the rain this summer, the state of Florida has NOT reached the normal level of inches and is still considered in a drought. According to updates from the U.S. Drought Monitor via Drought.gov, a large portion of the state remains impacted by abnormal dryness and varying levels of drought, ranging from moderate to extreme categories. Central and regional water management districts have reported ongoing aquifer deficits and implemented localized water conservation measures or restrictions. The City of Lakeland has issued water restrictions. We are asked to conserve water.

 Now for some fun:

 

 

 

I saw this for sale on Facebook. I love what it says; I just don't need another sweat shirt. There is only a short window of cool weather in parts of December/January when I can wear it. I need a t shirt with the message.

  

 

Another Facebook Photo

 

I do believe this is an AI graphic. It's adorable, but I've never seen an apple grow like that tail. Have you?

 

 

Photo by Arlene Swinton

 

Photo by Arlene Swinton

 

 

 These amazing photos above of lightening over Sunshine Skyway Bridge are by Arlene Swinton and were shared on Facebook by Matt Devitt, weatherman.

 

 

Now for my photos of dry grass locally for Sky Watch:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Florida Weather Photos From Facebook

 

Good Morning from Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland, FL Photo by Kacey Terry

 

Today I'm sharing a few beautiful photos shared by Weatherman, Paul Dellegato. 

 

 

Anti-crepuscular rays Photo by Shad Fitz in Lithia, FL

"Above is one of the best examples of anti-crepuscular rays you will ever see! Anti-crepuscular rays are parallel shafts of sunlight from holes in clouds that travel across the sky and converge at the exact opposite direction of setting sun. (The antisolar point). Bonus rainbow too! Photo by Shad Fitz in Lithia, FL."  quote from Paul Dellegado

 

When I see some wonder in the sky, I don't usually understand it. I just love it.  Of course, I rarely catch all the wonderful and strange occurrences, and appreciate weatherman sharing the photos and information. 

 

 Rainy season is also hurricane season. We have had NO hurricanes in the Atlantic so far this season. It is unbelievable. Poor Hawaii has had their version which is called a hurricane, a cyclone, or a tropical cyclone.

We have been having great thunderstorms in the last few weeks usually in the early evenings. The moist air and heat build up over the Gulf in these outrageous temperatures this summer and move inland as a storm in the evening. Saturday night's storm was magnificent and caused a flicker of lost electricity in my home. Below are photos taken in Fort Meyers by JoshFL.

 

 

Photo by JoshFL in Fort Meyers, FL

 

 

Photo by JoshFL in Fort Meyers, FL

 

 

 

 

Photo by JoshFL in Fort Meyers, FL

 

 

 Now a waterspout. When you see one, don't stand and look. GET OUT OF THE WATER!!

 

 

Photo by Kelsey Frost on Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

 

 To close the show, I have 2 cute photos from a friend who always shares positive thoughts on Facebook.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Create your own happiness!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Early September Parking Lot Views

 

A few days ago I snapped a few photos in the condo parking lot. I came home, and the day was so beautiful. I tried to capture it with my phone.

 

 

 

 There are still a few flowers on the neighbor’s big crape myrtle.

The small crepes in the parking lot have a few blossoms left.

 

 

 

Here in central Florida, it’s still summer weather. I hope you are enjoying September wherever you are.

 

 

 

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3-Day Hike on Grand Island National Recreation Area

 

James on Grand Island

 

The Grand Island National Recreation Area is a 13,500-acre protected island in Lake Superior, located about one-half mile off the coast of Munising, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Hiawatha National Forest, it features 300-foot sandstone cliffs, pristine sandy beaches, and deep hardwood forests.

Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique. In the summer it can be reached via passenger ferry or private watercraft. In winter, it is accessible only via snowmobile, cross-country skis, or snowshoes across frozen Lake Superior ice at your own risk.

Grand Island is the perfect place to spend a day or even just a few hours biking, exploring, and appreciating nature. Please be aware that, in keeping with agency interim direction, the non-motorized trails (e.g. all bike trails) are not open to eBikes. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ALLOWED!! The island is an exciting and secluded destination that offers: Breathtaking overlooks, Pristine sandy beaches, Fascinating cultural sites, and Deep hardwoods.

 

My nephew, James, and a friend went on a 3 Day Hike on Grand Island mid-August. He had a great time ending his summer of camping adventures. He has generously shared his photos. I am indebted to James & Heather for all the wonderful photos they have shared over the years. They are very supportive, and I love them dearly. 

 

Ferry to Grand Island

James & Friend at camp

James had an encounter briefly with a bear. He's an intelligent man and made noise to scare it. He quickly moved away & took 1 photo. It was close.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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July Skies Shared on Facebook

 I visit FaceBook often and have shared interesting news on it before. Today it's all about weather!

 

Image Credit Matt Devitt, weatherman

 

 

Shared by Greg Dee

 I'm not out taking photos myself, as I made myself sick this last week taking care of business for 3 hours in the heat. I came home and then had to go out again for a problem. Returned and spent two days recuperating. 

 

 

Since our temperatures have required heat warnings for several weeks, today I'm sharing beautiful photos of skies shared by others in Florida. Credit for photography is given from original Facebook postings. 

 

 

Storm Chasers Image via FaceBook

 

 

July 24th Good morning from Land of Lakes, Photo by Dawn Sweum Easparro

 

 

Sunset photo on July 27th in Largo by Bill Woerner

 

 

Storm Photo on July 23rd by  Jacob Merrifield at Longboat Pass Bridge

 

 

Photo on July 23rd at Lemon Bay, photo by Bebe Barcus

 

 

On July 23rd, Nearly non-stop lightning over Sarasota Tiffany

 

 

Photo on July 23rd, by Dylan Henderson

 

 

On July 23rd Palmetto. Photo by Jeremy LeBarre

 

 I hope you all are having good weather where ever you are. This final image made me glad I was inside!

 

 

Image for Last Weekend in July by Matt Devitt

 

 

 

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