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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>At 2:00 pm here in south Lakeland the
dewpoint is 16 degrees and falling, not a good trend. </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>My best guess for minimum temperature
tonight is 17-20 deg. in rural areas, 21-24 deg. in suburban areas and 25-28
deg. in urban areas. With a north wind of 8-16 mph it will be difficult to
protect decorative plants and flowers as well as crops. The wind chill will
temperature will be between 5-15 degrees.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tonight may be the coldest since February
5, 1996.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Take Care,<BR>Thomas F. Giella,
KN4LF<BR>Lakeland, FL, USA<BR><A
href="mailto:meteorologist@tampabay.rr.com">meteorologist@tampabay.rr.com</A></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>CWOP #AR692/KN4LF<BR>CoCoRaHs
#FL-PK-18<BR>NWS Skywarn #POL-10A</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Lakeland, FL Daily Climatological Weather
Data Archive: <A
href="http://www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf22.htm">http://www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf22.htm</A>
<BR>Harmful Man Induced Climate Change (Global Warming) Refuted: <A
href="http://www.kn4lf.com/globalwarminglie.htm">http://www.kn4lf.com/globalwarminglie.htm</A>
</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=kd4efm1@verizon.net href="mailto:kd4efm1@verizon.net">Evans Mitchell
KD4EFM / AFA4TH FL / WQFK-894</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=LakelandARC@yahoogroups.com
href="mailto:LakelandARC@yahoogroups.com">LakelandARC@yahoogroups.com</A> ; <A
title=PolkEmComm@yahoogroups.com
href="mailto:PolkEmComm@yahoogroups.com">PolkEmComm@yahoogroups.com</A> ; <A
title=POLKGMRS@yahoogroups.com
href="mailto:POLKGMRS@yahoogroups.com">POLKGMRS@yahoogroups.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 04, 2009 1:59
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [LakelandARC] FW: WEATHER
BULLETIN</DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> William D. Abernathy
[mailto:billyaberna<WBR>thy@polkfl.<WBR>com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday,
February 04, 2009 1:53 PM<BR><B>Subject:</B> WEATHER
BULLETIN<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A HARD FREEZE WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY. THE ARCTIC AIR WILL
OVERSPREAD THE AREA TONIGHT AND A HARD<O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">FREEZE WARNING HAS BEEN
ISSUED. LOWS BY THURSDAY MORNING WILL BE IN THE LOWER 20S IN THE NORMALLY
COLDER LOCATIONS AND AROUND 30<O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">DEGREES NEAR THE COAST. A
HARD FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR HIGHLY
LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION. A FREEZE WARNING IS ISSUED FOR 3 OR MORE HOURS OF
TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 27 AND 32 OVER A <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">WIDESPREAD AREA. RESIDENTS
SHOULD COVER OR MOVE INDOORS ANY COLD SENSITIVE PLANTS...AND BRING PETS
INDOORS THIS EVENING.</SPAN><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><O></O></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black"><O></O></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">SIGNIFICANT FREEZES FORECAST NEARLY STATEWIDE
<O></O></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">~ Wind Chill Warnings in Effect Tonight for all of East
Central Florida and the Treasure Coast</SPAN><SPAN> ~<O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">TALLAHASSEE - </SPAN><SPAN>State emergency management
and fire officials are urging residents throughout the Sunshine State to
practice the “Five P’s” of cold weather safety as the latest
arctic blast brings the coldest temperatures of the winter to the
Florida peninsula during the next two nights. <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN><O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN>A frigid and
exceptionally dry air mass has funneled into the state behind an arctic cold
front. The high pressure center that is driving this frigid air mass
southward will remain situated over the Tennessee River Valley
tonight. This feature will keep northwesterly winds in the 10-15 mph
range through Thursday morning across much of the peninsula. These
winds in combination with below freezing temperatures will produce wind
chills in the teens as far south as Lake Okeechobee. Wind chill
warnings have been issued for all of east central Florida and the Treasure
coast through Thursday morning. Hard freeze warnings have been posted
into interior south and southwest Florida tonight, including interior
Collier and Palm Beach counties. Freeze warnings are in effect for all
of Florida except for coastal Miami-Dade County and the
Keys.<O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN><O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN>The polar high pressure
center will settle over north Florida on Thursday evening. This will
allow winds to diminish nearly statewide, setting the stage for heavy frost
formation on Friday morning. A hard freeze and near record low
temperatures are again likely for most interior sections of the
peninsula. <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN><O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN>Please remember to practice the "5 P's of cold
weather safety" this week:<O></O></SPAN></B></P>
<OL type=1>
<LI class=MsoNormal><SPAN>Protect People<O></O></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal><SPAN>Protect Pets<O></O></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal><SPAN>Protect Plants<O></O></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal><SPAN>Protect Exposed Pipes <O></O></SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal><SPAN>Practice Fire Safety<O></O></SPAN> </LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN> <SPAN
style="COLOR: red"><O></O></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN>“This air mass may
bring even colder temperatures than the state experienced in late January,”
said State Meteorologist Ben Nelson. “Many residents and businesses
will be using space heaters or fireplaces and we are urging them to do so
safely.” <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="COLOR: red"><O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">Residents should check the operation of their smoke
alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, making sure to replace the old
batteries. Electrical extension cords need to be in proper condition
and correct rating for the heater. Persons should not overload wall
plugs and individual circuits with multiple appliances.
<O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN><O></O></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN>Some important safety tips to keep in mind from
the Division of State Fire Marshal</SPAN></B><SPAN>: <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN><O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN>Ř<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Have gas heaters
and other gas appliances checked for leaks or damage. <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN>Ř<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Check and clean
air conditioners for any dust that could spark a fire when turned on for the
first time. <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN>Ř<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Keep space heaters
at least three feet away from furniture, walls and drapes.
<O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN>Ř<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Clean chimneys
regularly and do not burn anything in the fireplace other than firewood.
<O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN>Ř<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Keep children and
pets away from any flame or fire source. <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><![if !supportLists]><SPAN
style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN>Ř<SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><![endif]><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Review and
practice your family’s fire escape plan. <O></O></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue">Billy
Abernathy, FPEM</SPAN></I></B><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue">Polk
County Emergency Management</SPAN></I></B><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue">EOC
Coordinator</SPAN></I></B><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue">Office
863-519-7478 </SPAN></I></B><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue">Pager
863-501-0170</SPAN></I></B><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue">Fax
863-519-7485</SPAN></I></B><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: blue">Email <A
href="mailto:williamabernathy@polkfl.com"><SPAN
style="COLOR: blue">williamabernathy@<WBR>polkfl.com</SPAN></A></SPAN></I></B><O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'">"You may not
be able to control the situation, but you can always control your
reaction."</SPAN></B><O></O></P>
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