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Orlando weather: All day rain potential for Central Florida
Orlando Weather Forecast: March 3, 2024
FOX 35 Meteorologist Ian Cassette has a look at the forecast in Orlando and Central Florida.
TODAY’S HIGH: 81°
TONIGHT’S LOW: 64°
TODAY: An unusually active day in early March today with rain potential all day. Scattered showers and storms will continue in the morning, but should remain below severe limits. After a brief break from rain chances late morning, another round of rain will develop this afternoon. Today will be an Impact Day as there is some severe potential with storms this afternoon with large hail the most likely risk along with frequent lightning and strong wind gusts. The main window for severe weather will be 12 pm to 7 pm for our area. Rain should taper off this evening from north to south.
Humid air will allow highs to reach 80 today for many areas despite mostly cloudy skies.
CREW 8 LAUNCH FORECAST: Another attempt at the launch this evening (10:53 pm) with hopes for a more promising forecast. Rain should be over around the Cape, but clouds could linger. Overall, a 75% of a go for weather.
BEACH FORECAST: Not exactly the best day at the beach with scattered showers and storms possible this afternoon. A moderate risk of a rip current continues with highs in the mid 70s.
THEME PARK FORECAST: Like a typical summer day, afternoon storms are going to be the concern today at the parks. Best window for storms will be 3-7 pm. Rain could be heavy at times with hail and lightning possible so head indoors ASAP if you see skies darken and/or hear thunder. It will be a humid day otherwise with a high near 80.
LONG TERM: Our forecast keeps active through the first half of this week. Lower rain chances expected Monday, but afternoon storms will become more likely Tuesday and Wednesday. Highest chance of rain will be Wednesday with some strong storms possible again. It will also remain humid and warm all week with highs in the low 80s. By next weekend, we could even see mid 80s on the map ahead of our next cold front.
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Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa
FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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Cuba says 4 killed after speedboat from Florida opened fire in Cuban waters
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba
Trump warned Cuba to reach an agreement with the U.S. after signing an executive order to impose tariffs on countries that supply the island with oil.
HAVANA (Reuters) – Four people were killed and seven others were wounded on Feb. 25 after a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters and opened fire on Cuban forces, who returned fire, Cuba’s Interior Ministry said.
All four dead were aboard the Florida-based speedboat, and another six were injured, Cuba said. In addition, the Cuban commander of border patrol boat was wounded, Cuba said.
The wounded foreign attackers were evacuated and received medical attention, Cuba said.
The incident took place amid heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, which has blocked virtually all oil shipments to the island, increasing pressure on the Communist-run government. American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Jan. 3, removing a key Cuban ally from power.
“Faced with the current challenges, Cuba reaffirms its commitment to protecting its territorial waters, based on the principle that national defense is a fundamental pillar for the Cuban state in safeguarding its sovereignty and stability in the region,” the Cuban statement said.
Reporting by Daniel Trotta in Havana.
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