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Brownfield Ag Weather Today

Ian will likely remain a major hurricane, with sustained winds greater than 110 mph, while approaching Florida, with landfall expected near Tampa Bay early Thursday.  However, only a small westward jog in Ian’s track would lead to landfall occurring farther north along Florida’s Gulf Coast.  Regardless of precise track, substantial damage may occur across Florida’s peninsula due to storm surge, winds, and rain.  Storm surge could reach 5 to 10 feet in Tampa Bay and environs, leading to widespread inundation of low-lying areas.  High winds—especially in west-central Florida—could damage buildings and trees, including orchards containing ripening oranges.  With much of Florida expecting 4 to 12 inches of rain—and isolated totals exceeding 20 inches—flash flooding will unfold as Ian arrives, while river flooding could linger for days or weeks.  Once inland, Ian’s primary threat will be heavy rain, which is forecast to spread northward across the southern and middle Atlantic States.  Across the remainder of the U.S., generally warm, dry weather will prevail for the remainder of the week, although spotty showers should occur in the Rockies, Pacific Northwest, and Great Lakes region. 

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