Austin Lowe

Meteorologist at WCTV-TV (Tallahassee, FL)

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BIS Announces Worldwide Export Controls On Advanced Chips And AI Models

Jan 17, 2025 | mondaq.com | David Caldwell |James Perry |Shuhao Fan |Austin Lowe

On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce'sBureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") issued an interim final rule that significantly expandsexport controls around artificial intelligence ("AI") andadvanced computing chips. Entitled "Framework for ArtificialIntelligence Diffusion," these new rules restrict the export,reexport, or in-country transfer of sophisticated AI models byrequiring a license to export the most advanced closed-weight AImodels.
The sunshine returns tomorrow, so do the 90's

May 20, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - An upper-level low is helping to enhance cloud cover over the Big Bend and South Georgia this afternoon. The clouds have stuck around a bit longer than we anticipated. On the bright side, it did keep temperatures a bit cooler today. Enjoy it today, because with the sun out the remainder of this week, temperatures will make it to the 90s. Feels like temperatures in the upper 90s by the weekend. Tonight mostly clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s.
Looking back at Tallahassee’s triple twisters

May 15, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Images continue to come into our newsroom that show significant damage from three tornadoes that damaged communities in Gadsden, Leon, and Jefferson Counties. The National Weather Service uses damage to determine the strength of a tornado. The scale is called the enhanced Fujita scale (EF), which replaced the original Fujita (F) scale in 2007, according to the .
A break from rain and storms heading into your Wednesday

May 14, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - There is still a possibility that we see some showers and storms develop this afternoon and evening with a cold front back to our west and the afternoon sunshine. Now that thicker high clouds have moved in, that should limit the higher potential of widespread showers and storms across the area, so just look for a few showers and storms developing. A stronger storm is possible, with the highest risk for the eastern Big Bend.
First Alert Weather Day: Strong storms to move through Tuesday morning

May 13, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Another day of strong storms are expected, the main round will be in the morning hours for the area. Based on the latest model guidance I am still expecting a line of storms to arrive in the early morning hours that may bring strong winds, localized flooding, and an isolated tornado risk. Slight Risk - SPC(WCTV)The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire area under a slight risk, level 2/5.
Tracking the next round of storms...

May 13, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Heavy rain and thunderstorms this afternoon will move out by this evening. Temperatures will only fall into the 60s overnight. Tomorrow morning, thunderstorms are expected across the area, some of which could be strong to severe. The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of the Big Bend and South Georiga under a level 2 or slight risk. This means that we have an equal chance of seeing severe weather as we don’t. It is important to be weather-aware through tomorrow.
Another round of heavy storms early this week

May 12, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Weather cooperated for the most part this weekend to get cleanup underway. Unfortunately, that will likely have to come to a halt as we start our new workweek. Multiple waves of showers and storms are anticipated and some could be strong to severe. Let me start with the rest of your evening, conditions should remain rather quiet with only a few spotty showers. Temperatures are in the 80s and will fall into the 60s overnight with cloudy skies.
Severe weather is gone, much calmer heading into Mother's Day weekend

May 10, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The severe weather is long gone but left plenty of damage behind. The National Weather Service is working to confirm if tornadoes did touchdown and their length, speed, and more information about the storms. 5/10/24 1259AM ET đź“˘Attention! We're planning damage surveys for Houston County, AL, Walton/Gadsden/Leon County, FL based on damage reports and suspected tornadoes from radar. Please be patient as there is a lot to sort out.
More sunshine with a warming trend over the next several days

Apr 23, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Another ten-out-of-ten type of day across the Big Bend and south Georgia. Expect clear skies to persist into the evening and overnight hours. This will once again allow temperatures to cool down near 50 degrees. Tomorrow will be another sunny one, temperatures will be in the low 80s.
Temperatures will drop into the 40s tonight, sunny skies are back tomorrow

Apr 22, 2024 | wctv.tv | Austin Lowe

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A cool start to the workweek with temperatures in the low 70s, five to ten degrees below average from where we should be in late April. Tonight, expect arguably chilly air with lows falling into the upper 40s inland and 50s for the coast. Tomorrow afternoon will be warm and comfortable with highs in the upper 70s. Wednesday will also start in the 40s before a sunny afternoon warms temperatures in the low 80s.