October 26th - Weak to moderate El Nino conditions developed during the summer and these conditions are expected to continue through the 2009-2010 Winter season. The climate prediction center`s official forecast for winter is for below normal average temperatures and above normal precipitation across southeast Georgia and northeast Florida. For more information click here.
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Winter to be cooler and wetter than normal
Be Informed about the Flu
August 31 - With the on going H1N1 Swine Flu outbreak and seasonal influenza right around the corner, now is the time to prepare for these illnesses. Learn more about the flu at the following websites:
Alachua County Health Department's Flu Page
State of Florida Health Department MyFluSafety.com
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Flu.gov
Center for Disease Control 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Website
Cooler Weather But....
Cooler weather will often result in a lowering of the relative humidity which can increase the risk of Fire Danger. Be careful raking leaves and burning them with trash. Check local bans and/or fire weather before burning. Fire Weather
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