Lauren Kreidler

Fort Myers

Meteorologist at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

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The 2025 hurricane season has officially kicked off: What you can expect

6 days ago | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

Today starts the month of June, which means that the 2025 hurricane season is officially underway. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-average season for this year. During a normal hurricane season, 14 named storms develop. An average of 7 of those storms become hurricanes, 3 of which reach major hurricane status, meaning a category 3 or higher.
Saharan dust on the way: what that means for Southwest Florida

1 week ago | winknews.com | Greg Rule |Lauren Kreidler

Saharan dust is making a comeback. The first plume of the season is projected to near Florida and the Gulf this weekend and early next week. Saharan dust is not new. Each year, wind from storms in Africa kicks dust into the air. Saharan Dust originates from the Sahara Desert, which covers most of northern Africa. It is the largest hot desert in the world, encompassing nearly 5.7 million square miles—almost the size of the United States.
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Marine hazards and rip currents

Feb 4, 2025 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

The National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week annually. To increase awareness and preparedness, the WINK Weather Authority team will break down severe weather threats daily. Tuesday’s focus is on marine hazards and rip currents. RELATED: Monday’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic: LightningSouthwest Florida is known for its stretch of beautiful Gulf beaches that attract locals and visitors alike.
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Lightning

Feb 3, 2025 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

Two lightning strikes seen in Fort Myers. (CREDIT: Isaac Cartagena) The National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management observe Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week each year. This week, the WINK Weather Authority team will break down severe weather threats every day to increase awareness and preparedness. Monday’s focus is on lightning. Florida is known to be the lightning capital of the United States.
Chilly January wraps up; what to expect for February's weather?

Jan 28, 2025 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

With January wrapping up, Southwest Florida experienced quite a chilly month. Only two days throughout the entire month reached temperatures of 80 degrees or higher, the fewest since 2016. The average high for January for Fort Myers is 75 degrees. High temperatures for 17 days of the month were below that. The coldest day of the month was Jan. 23, when afternoon highs topped out at a chilly 50 degrees. This broke the lowest high-temperature record for Fort Myers that day.
Could Florida see snow this week?

Jan 19, 2025 | 1029bobfm.com | Lauren Kreidler

socastcmsRssStartLauren KreidlersocastcmsRssEndThe words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week? A potent cold front is sweeping across the United States, moving across Florida on Sunday. While snow is not in the forecast here in Southwest Florida, if you want to experience the possibility of seeing flurries, you may have to take a road trip to North Florida.
Could Florida see snow this week?

Jan 19, 2025 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week? A potent cold front is sweeping across the United States, moving across Florida on Sunday. While snow is not in the forecast here in Southwest Florida, if you want to experience the possibility of seeing flurries, you may have to take a road trip to North Florida.
First full moon of 2025 peaks Monday evening

Jan 13, 2025 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

If you take a look into the sky this evening, you will see the first full moon of 2025, otherwise known as the ‘Wolf Moon.’Peak illumination will be at 5:27pm, just before sunset and it will appear full until Wednesday morning. January’s full moon is also called the Wolf Moon due to packs of wolves that howl during the winter months.The name is derived from Native American culture, according to NASA.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans

Sep 7, 2024 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon. Saturday:Expect a warm day across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching the low to mid 90s by the afternoon. Sun and clouds will be around throughout the day with scattered storms in the forecast this afternoon and evening. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Collier County today with ‘feels-like’ temperatures reaching the triple digits.
Fort Myers experiences the wettest summer on record

Sep 3, 2024 | winknews.com | Lauren Kreidler

If you felt like you needed your umbrella a lot this summer, you are not wrong. Fort Myers just experienced the wettest summer on record since data began in 1902. The city received an impressive 43.87 inches of rain. To put that in perspective, Fort Myers only saw 20.07 inches of rain last year, less than double what was measured this year. Fort Myers wasn’t the only city in Southwest Florida breaking records. Naples had the second rainiest summer on record, measuring 40.24 inches of rain.

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Lauren Kreidler @WeatherWithLaur

11 May 25

RT @MattDevittWX: WINK LIVE DOPPLER 3X ⛈️ I'm tracking (new) isolated development forming in Southwest Florida as of 10 AM quickly heading…

Lauren Kreidler @WeatherWithLaur

10 May 25

*SEVERE T'STORM WARNING* issued for Hendry, Glades County until 5/10 5:30PM. Track storms with Southwest Florida's @WINKNews Live Doppler 3X: https://t.co/yRYUYrG9wJ https://t.co/jb0oryQXvW

Lauren Kreidler @WeatherWithLaur

10 May 25

*SEVERE T'STORM WARNING* issued for Glades County until 5/10 4:00PM. Track storms with Southwest Florida's @WINKNews Live Doppler 3X: https://t.co/yRYUYrG9wJ https://t.co/UbdxfCFzrV