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Tips for Staying Cool

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 10:29am

As the temperature creeps close to 100 degrees, our ER doctors want to remind the public to stay safe.

“Hot weather illnesses can creep up on you,” says Memorial Hospital’s Dr. Steven Blake. “You have to drink a lot of water and realize that you can get a heat-related illness during any time of the day when it is this hot.”

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Even Monday's Rain Can't Squelch Raging Wildfires

Submitted by Jessika Lewis, Assignment Editor

Monday, June 13th, 2011, 11:47pm

Even Monday's Rain Can't Squelch Raging Wildfires

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Parts of the First Coast got some much-needed rain Monday, but the Division of Forestry said that even this wet weather hasn't been able to tame the wildfires raging in several counties.

According to DOF spokesperson Annaleasa Winter, the heaviest rain hit in areas, like Southside and Mandarin, that don't have any fires burning.

In fact, Winter said it's possible that lightning strikes from the storms coming though the area Monday may have started some new fires.

DOF investigators believe the lightning is to blame for fires along County Road 209 and near the Dee Dot Ranch on the Southside.

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Florida Residents Encouraged To Include Pets In Family Disaster Plans

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 26th, 12:53 pm

As a part of Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week, state emergency management officials are encouraging every pet owner in Florida to include their animals in their family disaster preparedness plan before the start of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season. By planning for the needs of your pets, it will greatly increase the chances of their survival during disasters.

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Your Pics, Video and Tips from Today's Storm

Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 10:27am

Your Pics, Video and Tips from Today's Storm

Storm on the Westside 6:50 AM courtesy of Adam Pyryt

Here's what you told us:

7:28am Crash on 210 WB near 2209

7:30am Strong winds, power flickering, things blowing all over street and loud noises.

7:33am 1 Lane EB of Baymeadows just before Southside is closed due to a tree in the roadway, CCR 268944

7:57am CR 210 West of I-95, Flooded flower beds, trash thrown all around (garbage day), lightning, black

8:05am There is an accident with entrapment at 207 and Wildwood Drive. A tree is blocking the road at SR 13 and 214

house fire on melvina circle, westside (unconfirmed if fire is weather related)

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 7pm

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008, 8:29pm

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -I'm meteorologist Mike Prangley. We continue to watch sea-breeze storms back-building south and west across the St.Johns River. This trend will continue through 7 p.m.

The main threats at this time are a quick one to two inches of rain and lightning. A brief thunderstorm warning is possible so be sure to let these storms pass before venturing out on the roadways.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7pm for Duval, Baker, and Columbia counties northward. This includes all of our southeast Georgia counties. This means we will watch your only #2MinuteAdvantage closely.

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