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Nicole made landfall around 3 a.m. near Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane with estimated maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Here's what we can expect today.

The massive storm is predicted to slam and soak Jacksonville as soon as Wednesday with heavy rain and the potential of flooding.

The storm is expected to produce periods of heavy rain, along with dangerous surf and possible beach erosion.

Invest 98-L is forecast to bring rounds of heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge to Florida's east coast by midweek.

Several inches of rain could cause local and coastal flooding.

The Panhandle saw generally normal or below-normal temperatures, while the rest of Florida experienced near normal or slightly above-normal temperatures.

Rain on dry ground is "like pouring water on concrete."

In Florida, we tend to see afternoon storms form and dissipate rather quickly. These storms can pop up without much warning, and that makes them hard to forecast.

The cells should impact the greater Tampa Bay region near midnight through the predawn hours.

Heavy rainfall will begin in the Florida Panhandle and move across the state.

It is set to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and the threat of tornadoes on Tuesday, the official first day of winter. It will leave cooler weather ahead of Christmas.

We can expect lingering clouds and a gusty breeze by Sunday.