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2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Michelle Morgan |Samara Cokinos |David Nazario |Jonathan Kegges

Hi there Insiders! Meteorologist Michelle Morgan here - and let's be real, the weather has been extra lately. The heat's been cranking up as we head toward the first day of summer on June 20, and those sea breezes? They've been stirring up some wild storms with heavy rain and a whole lot of lightning. You've been sending in some seriously cool photos - like this lightning bolt in Orlando.

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Michelle Morgan |Samara Cokinos |David Nazario |Jonathan Kegges

Hi there, Insiders, welcome to this week's News 6 Weather Newsletter. Meteorologist Michelle Morgan with you. Now, if you've stepped outside recently and noticed the skies looking a little hazy or washed out, you're not alone. That's Saharan dust-and yes, it's made its way all the way from Africa to Central Florida. This dusty air mass isn't just about interesting skies or fiery sunrises.

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Samara Cokinos

ORLANDO, Fla. - Mount Etna-Europe's most active volcano-put on another dramatic show recently, spewing ash and lava that grounded flights and reminded us just how unpredictable volcanoes can be. But what if we could get a better warning before eruptions like this one? As it turns out, NASA is already working on it-with help from space. It might sound like science fiction, but satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth are quietly changing how we understand and respond to volcanic eruptions.

4 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Michelle Morgan |Samara Cokinos |David Nazario |Jonathan Kegges

With hurricane season fast approaching, we're here to make sure you're ready for anything. The News 6 Weather Team is dedicated to bringing you all the crucial updates and expert advice you need to stay safe and prepared. Each year, we dive deep into hurricane coverage, giving you the information that matters most. Got questions? Drop them here and head over to ClickOrlando.com/hurricane for the latest updates. Not sure what to pack in your hurricane kit?

1 month ago | clickorlando.com | Samara Cokinos

Orlando - The sounds of summer often include kids playing outdoors, the rumbles of thunder in the afternoon with storms - and cicadas. While a lot people may never actually see a cicada, their notable buzzing has probably been heard. Why? It's loud, very loud. For some people this sound is a dinner bell. Before we get to why people eat them, let's start with what a cicada is and how the weather drives their familiar sound. Florida is home to roughly 19 different species of cicadas.