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Florida Braces For ‘Freeze-Mageddon’ As Citrus Growers In Cross-Fire
Zubu Brothers ^ | 1-26-2022

Posted on 01/26/2022 5:45:34 PM PST by blam

What we’re about to share is absolutely stunning and could put South Florida in the path of an Arctic airmass this weekend.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Miami warns of an “Arctic air mass heading into South Florida this upcoming weekend.”

NWS Miami provided an infographic explaining the potential setup that could leave area-wide frost and freezing conditions in South Florida.

1/26: An Arctic Airmass could pay a visit to South Florida this upcoming weekend, bringing well-below average temperatures and the potential of an inland freeze. This #WeatherExplained infographic explains the potential setup that could lead to the coldest air so far this season. pic.twitter.com/BWATI2jtES

— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) January 26, 2022

“Temperatures on Saturday are forecast to not get out of the 50s over most of the area, and even southern areas around Miami may struggle to reach 60 degrees under clearing skies and gusty northwest winds,” NWS Miami said. “This will set the stage for the coldest night and morning which will likely be Saturday night and Sunday morning.”

“Current indications are that the probabilities for freezing temperatures early Sunday morning are increasing over inland Southwest Florida, primarily Glades, Hendry, inland Collier, and inland Palm Beach County well away from Lake Okeechobee. In these areas, duration of temperatures of 32 degrees or below could be as much as 4 hours.

Over the rest of the area, low temperatures Sunday morning are forecast to range from the mid-30s over the outlying suburbs of the east and west coasts, upper 30s Gulf coast, and upper 30s to lower 40s over most of metro Southeast Florida,” NWS Miami said.

Weather conditions Saturday evening and Sunday morning could be cold enough for freeze warnings. Here’s the freeze outlook for the weekend.

The potential freeze-mageddon comes as “The Sunshine State” produces one of the smallest crops since the 1940s.

In what appears to be a citrus shortage developing, frozen orange juice futures have risen nearly 40% since the beginning of November. Currently, they trade around $1.59 per pound as speculators could push contracts as high as $2.

At this time, the state’s citrus growers are praying freeze-mageddon is not unleashed across the state; otherwise, it would mean more crop loss and higher prices, something consumers would not be too fond of.


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: fl; florida; freeze; freezemageddon; oranges
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I'm guessing that the ‘Freeze-Mageddon’ is related to the ‘Bombogenesis’.

NatGas Futures Erupt On ‘Bombogenesis’ (Storm) Threat For Northeast

1 posted on 01/26/2022 5:45:34 PM PST by blam
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To: blam

Gack! Can’t everybody everywhere agree once and for all to stop using “XXX-Ageddon”? It is years, nay, decades, past its expiration date.

At the same time, retire “XXX-Gate,” too.

They are strong indicators of weak minds.


2 posted on 01/26/2022 5:47:44 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (81 million votes...and NOT ONE "Build Back Better" hat)
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To: blam

again? light de tires bufort


3 posted on 01/26/2022 5:50:28 PM PST by mylife (France? what can you say? How do you rule a land with 246 kinds of cheese?)
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To: blam

bomboginomouspolarvortex


4 posted on 01/26/2022 5:52:32 PM PST by mylife (France? what can you say? How do you rule a land with 246 kinds of cheese?)
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To: blam

Global warming again!


5 posted on 01/26/2022 5:53:11 PM PST by AZJeep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0AHQkryIIs)
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good thing is gators are slow on ice...


6 posted on 01/26/2022 5:53:42 PM PST by mylife (France? what can you say? How do you rule a land with 246 kinds of cheese?)
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To: blam
Frost line has been moving further south in Florida. In the 1890's they grew oranges in northern florida, several freezes in a row forced growers further south.
7 posted on 01/26/2022 5:55:48 PM PST by Theoria
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In what appears to be a citrus shortage developing, frozen orange juice futures have risen nearly 40% since the beginning of November.

Cue Trading Places memes..


8 posted on 01/26/2022 5:56:15 PM PST by delchiante
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GoreBull Hoaxing strikes again


9 posted on 01/26/2022 5:56:16 PM PST by dsrtsage ( Complexity is just simple lacking imagination)
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To: blam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtlPZIr_f7I


10 posted on 01/26/2022 5:58:38 PM PST by mylife (France? what can you say? How do you rule a land with 246 kinds of cheese?)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7r6A6YQdtI


11 posted on 01/26/2022 6:00:47 PM PST by mylife (France? what can you say? How do you rule a land with 246 kinds of cheese?)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NclEpgmZGf4


12 posted on 01/26/2022 6:03:24 PM PST by mylife (France? what can you say? How do you rule a land with 246 kinds of cheese?)
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To: blam

Can I use this information to corner the frozen orange juice market? Duke & Duke is willing to make a major play!


13 posted on 01/26/2022 6:09:04 PM PST by cdcdawg (Everyone who disagrees with me is a Qtard blogger!!!!)
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To: blam

14 posted on 01/26/2022 6:09:45 PM PST by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: blam

Funny i rode my bike to work one morning in philly. it was 7 degrees. It hasn’t been that cold in about 10 years. The face mask i used almost asphyxiated me. Next day i drove to work. but it was much warmer.


15 posted on 01/26/2022 6:15:08 PM PST by kvanbrunt2
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To: blam

I bet the Weather Channel has a name for this storm.


16 posted on 01/26/2022 6:15:47 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: cdcdawg

Filmed in the fidelity bank building on broad street.


17 posted on 01/26/2022 6:16:34 PM PST by kvanbrunt2
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To: blam

Well, if Florida gets a record freeze this year, destroying their orange crop, I will BLAME DeSantis for it, as he didn’t force the farmers to put in heating systems. So, I’ll vote against him in the Primary.


18 posted on 01/26/2022 6:20:09 PM PST by BobL (Money is the most important thing in my life.)
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I lived in Miami through the 50s and I remember several cold fronts coming through the state and freezing the orange groves. Our house had no heat, so we had to rely on a small heater or stay under the covers.


19 posted on 01/26/2022 6:20:51 PM PST by WVNan
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To: blam

There is a citrus Armageddon down here. Not the freeze, however. It’s called “greening”. In 20 years there won’t be much citrus left if it’s not fixed.

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2021/11/30/new-research-takes-aim-at-devastating-citrus-greening/

I suspect like many diseases we humans have, somebody knows the cure but… man, the funding they get to research it….


20 posted on 01/26/2022 6:24:18 PM PST by genetic homophobe
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