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⭐ Tropical Trouble? Government Shutdown
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Today’s Forecast
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Tropical Update
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🌊 Tropical Trouble Brewing off Volusia Coast
Tropical Depression 9 is inching closer to the Florida coast, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Tropical Storm Watch for areas of Volusia County east of I-95. Forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda within 24 hours, the system will likely stay about 100 miles offshore—but don’t let that distance fool you.
Starting Sunday evening through Tuesday morning, expect 2 to 4 inches of rain from outer rain bands, winds gusting up to 40 mph, and waves reaching up to 9 feet. Coastal residents should brace for rough surf and a heightened risk of rip currents through Thursday.
Authorities advise everyone to batten down the hatches—secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel (especially across bridges), and steer clear of the ocean. For updates, stick with official channels like the Volusia County Emergency Management App and local social media alerts.
Source: Volusia County
🏛️ Federal Shutdown Could Disrupt Florida Services
As Tropical Depression 9 looms off the coast, another storm is brewing in Washington, D.C.—a potential federal government shutdown. If Congress and President Trump can’t agree on a spending bill by midnight on Sept. 30, non-essential federal services will come to a grinding halt.
What does this mean for Floridians? Social Security and Medicare will continue, but furloughs may slow customer service. Active-duty military will stay on duty but without pay, while FEMA’s disaster relief capabilities may be limited to what remains in their budget. SNAP benefits could continue temporarily, but WIC funding stops immediately.
Meanwhile, hurricane forecasts from the National Hurricane Center will continue, as those workers are essential—but don’t expect extras like educational outreach or forecast research. And while the mail keeps running, everything from food inspections to small business loan reviews will pause.
With over 5 million Floridians on Medicare and 3 million relying on SNAP, even a short shutdown could ripple across the state. So as we watch the skies, Floridians might want to keep one eye on Capitol Hill too.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
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