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Pinpoint Insider Newsletter - December 14, 2023

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🌧️Wetter Weather Weekend Ahead

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hello, Pinpoint Weather Insiders, it’s meteorologist Candace Campos. December is always packed full with parties, celebrations and holiday events! Unfortunately if you have plans on Saturday, beware that weather is expected to be soggy and stormy by then. Before the rain arrives, the wind will be the big weather story this week. So make sure you are securing loose your outdoor holiday decorations before they blow away. Click here for more on your weekend forecast and when we can expect another chill in the air.

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If the weather will keep you at home Saturday night, make sure to tune in to News 6 as we ring in the holidays with some Christmas movies and specials this month. The lineup starts on Saturday, Dec. 16 with three back-to-back Christmas classics: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Frosty Returns.” Click here to see the full TV line-up through New Years.


❄️Dreaming of a cold Christmas? 🎄

Last year was one of the coldest Christmases on record. What’s going on, guys? Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges with you. So will we have a repeat performance this year? Click the link to look long-range with me into the Christmas weather pattern.

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Also, the stormy weather this weekend is part of the bigger El Niño pattern. We told you back in September that this cool season was going to be very different. So far it has been and will likely continue.


❄️Winter is coming...and you can smell it!👃

Tis the season and you may have smelled the difference in the air. Hey there Insiders! It’s meteorologist Samara Cokinos here with you.

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There are a lot of scents that remind us of the holiday season, but I am not talking about cinnamon and the smell of amazing sweets baking on a chilly day. Winter actually has its own smell. That’s right the air may smell different and there’s a reason. Find out why you can tell a different season is approaching by clicking here!


🗲Why is static shock becoming more frequent? 🗲

ZAP! It happens to most of us during the colder and drier seasons every time we touch just about anything.

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Yes, I’m talking about static electricity. It’s annoying and it could really hurt sometimes if it’s strong enough. Hey everyone, meteorologist Michelle Morgan here talking about the imbalance of electrical charges that are literally shocking.


TALK TO TOM: Tom Sorrells explores how bugs, animals endure winter in Sunshine State

When the weather drops below 70 degrees, Floridians are known for pulling out the boots and scarves.

But alligators, snakes, manatees and spiders don’t have a winter wardrobe, so how do they stay warm?

News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos went down the rabbit hole to find out and joined News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells on Talk to Tom to share the interesting and unusual ways they stay toasty.

Click here to check out the latest episode.


About the Authors
Samara Cokinos headshot

Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist Samara Cokinos joined the News 6 team in September 2017. In her free time, she loves running and being outside.

Michelle Morgan headshot

Michelle joined News 6 as a meteorologist in May 2023.