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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY--BRACING FOR A SUPER STORM.
FROM EVACUATIONS TO FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS. EVEN SHUTTING DOWN THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
THE EAST COAST GETS READY FOR HURRICANE SANDY.
WE TAKE YOU THERE LIVE.
PLUS-- FORCED TO CHANGE.
IN THE WAKE OF SANDY, BOTH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES RE ARRANGE THEIR CAMPAIGN PLANS.
NEW THIS MORNING, HOW EARLY VOTING IS BEING AFFECTED.
nats of pitch and strike and cheering. And the giants have won it all!
AND -- SAN FRAN FIRED UP.
THOUSANDS HIT THE STREETS IN CELEBRATION OVERNIGHT AFTER THE GIANTS SWEEP THE TIGERS TO WIN THE WORLD SERIES.
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THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN EVACUATED THIS MORNING AND EVEN MORE ARE HUNKERING DOWN AS HURRICANE SANDY BEGINS ITS ASSAULT ON THE NORTH EAST.
NBC'S DANIELLE LEIGH IS LIVE IN CAPE MAY NEW JERSEY WHERE-MANDATORY EVACUATIONS ARE UNDER PLACE IN ANTICIPATION OF FLOODING AND OUTAGES WITH THE LATEST.
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ALREADY FEELING THE EFFECTS- POWER OUTAGES ALREADY REPORTED.
AND THIS STORM IS JUST GETTING STARTED.
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ACROSS THE NORTHEAST, A RISING TIDE IS SENDING VIOLENT WAVES CRASHING DOWN ON COASTAL COMMUNITIES.
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IN ORDLEY BEACH-NEW YORK. THE WATERS ALREADY UNCOMFORTABLE CLOSE TO HOMES.
Mos: God knows what can happen
FROM NEW YORK- TO NEW JERSEY. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN FORCED TO PACK UP AND GET OUT.
Nats:
PUBLIC TRANSPIRATION IS SHUT DOWN- AND THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS CANCELED.
Nats
SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES ALSO ON HOLD TODAY.
Nats
NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE HAD STERN WORDS FOR ANYONE IGNORING EVACUATION ORDERS.
Sot: Gov. Chris Christie New Jersey
"if something looks like it's stupid to do it is stupid."
A SIMILAR TONE FROM NEW YORK MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG.
Sot: Mayor Michael Bloomberg New York City
"you're not only putting yourself at risk, but also the first responders who will have to assist you in an emergency.
HURRICANE SANDY IS OVER 700 MILES WIDE. PACKING WIND AND RAIN THAT COULD LAST 36 HOURS.
Nat:
HOME OWNERS IN IT'S PATH SPENT SUNDAY BOARDING UP.
NatS: laying sandbags.
Nats: shoppers
AND GATHERING LAST MINUTE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES.
MOS - Point Pleasant Beach
"we're worried. We lucked out with Irene. And now, I don't know."
THE TIME TO PREPARE NOW OVER. PEOPLE NEED TO STAY INSIDE AND HUNKER DOWN
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AN EMERGENCY OFFICIAL HERE IN CAPE MAY SAID THIS IS QUOTE " THE WORST CASE SCENARIO"
THEY'RE PREDICTING RECORD FLOODING AND POWER OUTAGES THAT COULD LAST TWO WEEKS.
DANIELLE LEIGH, NOW BACK TO YOU.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A little bit of a chill is back in the air this Monday as temperatures start in the low to mid 60s and only end up warming into the low 70s by the afternoon.
Hurricane Sandy's massive circulation is partly responsible for tapping into this cool, dry air and drawing it south. Look for this refreshing, air-conditioned northerly flow to continue through the day, keeping temperatures several degrees below today's average.
Winds will continue to be a factor in our forecast as well. A stiff, cool breeze will come in swiftly out of the northwest at 15 mph with some higher gusts up to 20-25 mph.
Several patchy clouds will float through our sky a times, but a nice mix of sunshine is also expected.
A few clouds will linger tonight, which will end up being the coolest night of the week. Temperatures across urban Southwest Florida should cool into the mid 50s while spots farther north and deeper inland dip into the low 50s and perhaps even upper 40s.
Tuesday will be another cool but pleasant day featuring low humidity, lots of sunshine, and highs in the low 70s. Winds should slack up a little Tuesday, but the breeze will remain rather stiff.
A gradual warming trend starts Wednesday as temperatures warm up to 80. Daytime highs Thursday and Friday will be a few notches warmer with afternoon temperatures ranging from the low to mid 80s.
A weak cool front will slide into the area Thursday, which will produce more clouds and even some isolated showers. The front eases to our south Friday, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky, highs in the low 80s, and dry conditions, which look to hold all the way into the upcoming weekend.
And don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends Saturday night.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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AND BREAKING OVERNIGHT IN LEE COUNTY.
FIRE OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED A TRAILER TO GO UP IN FLAMES.
IT HAPPENED AROUND ONE AM-- ON FLORIDA LOOP AT FORT MYERS R-V PARK.
SAN CARLOS FIRE QUICKLY PUT OUT THE BLAZE.
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HAS INTERVIEW WITH BATTALION CHIEF
San Carlos Fire
Kevin Burress
ONE FIREFIGHTER WAS TREATED FOR SMOKE INHALATION, HE'S OKAY.
NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT.
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all of us across the country are concerned about the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy. This is a serious and big storm. And my first message is to all the people across the Eastern seaboard, Mid-Atlantic, going north, that you need to take this very seriously and follow the instructions of your state and local officials
THIS MORNING--
HURRICANE SANDY IS cHANGING THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL--
BOTH CANDIDATES CANCELLED EVENTS OVER THE WEEKEND--
AND NOW MORE AND MORE POLLING PLACES MAY SHUT DOWN FOR EARLY VOTING.
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TODAY REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY WILL JOIN RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN ON HIS BUS TOUR WITH STOPS IN WISCONSIN AND OHIO---
THAT'S AFTER HE DROPPED AN APPEARANCE IN VIRGINIA SUNDAY.
MEANTIME-- PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL BE IN ORLANDO TODAY WITH A RALLY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.
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HIS PLANE TOUCHED DOWN THERE OVERNIGHT.
THEN, HE'LL RETURN TO WASHINGTON DC TO COORDINATE THE FEDERAL RESPONSE.
, ELIMINATING OTHER PLANNED POLITICAL EVENTS.
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CAMPAIGN EVENTS ARE ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, AND SO ARE POLLING CENTERS.
SO FAR, THE STATE OF MARYLAND HAS ALREADY CANCELLED EARLY VOTING TODAY BECAUSE OF SANDY.
VIRGINIA - A BATTLEGROUND STATE - COULD SEE POWER OUTAGES LASTING TILL ELECTION DAY--- SO OFFICIALS THERE HAVE EXTENDED HOURS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING.
EARLY VOTERS COULD MAKE UP 40 PERCENT OF THIS ELECTION AND SO FAR, THEY SKEW IN FAVOR OF PRESIDENT OBAMA.
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THIS MORNING -- IT'S DAY THREE OF EARLY VOTING IN FLORIDA!
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE ALREADY CASTING THEIR BALLOTS AHEAD OF THE ELECTION.
EARLY VOTING STARTED ON SATURDAY.
AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE LINES.
PEOPLE WAITED HOURS JUST TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
YOU CAN VOTE EARLY UNTIL THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER THIRD, FROM SEVEN IN THE MORNING TO SEVEN IN THE EVENING.
WHERE YOU VOTE EARLY THOUGH, MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR VOTING PRECINCT ON ELECTION DAY.
TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO, HEAD OVER TO OUR WEBSITE NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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HURRICANE SANDY IS BEARING DOWN ON THE EASTERN SEABOARD.
MILLIONS OF RESIDENTS IN THE PATH OF THE STORM COULD BE IMPACTED.
OF COURSE NBC-2 IS YOUR HOME FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE COVERAGE--
DON'T FORGET YOU CAN ALWAYS GET SANDY'S LATEST TRACK AND FORECAST MODELS AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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SURF'S UP ALONG DELAWARE'S COAST.
HURRICANE SANDY IS KICKING UP BIG WAVES AT. A POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATION.
MORE THAN 70-THOUSAND PEOPLE HAD COME HERE FOR THE ANNUAL SEA WITCH FESTIVAL OVER THE WEEKEND. BUT HAD TO EVACUATE ALONG WITH RESIDENTS.
AUTHORITIES FEAR THE STORM SURGE. COMBINED WITH HIGH TIDE. COULD PRODUCE A WALL OF WATER UP TO EIGHT-FEET HIGH.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A little bit of a chill is back in the air this Monday as temperatures start in the low to mid 60s and only end up warming into the low 70s by the afternoon.
Hurricane Sandy's massive circulation is partly responsible for tapping into this cool, dry air and drawing it south. Look for this refreshing, air-conditioned northerly flow to continue through the day, keeping temperatures several degrees below today's average.
Winds will continue to be a factor in our forecast as well. A stiff, cool breeze will come in swiftly out of the northwest at 15 mph with some higher gusts up to 20-25 mph.
Several patchy clouds will float through our sky a times, but a nice mix of sunshine is also expected.
A few clouds will linger tonight, which will end up being the coolest night of the week. Temperatures across urban Southwest Florida should cool into the mid 50s while spots farther north and deeper inland dip into the low 50s and perhaps even upper 40s.
Tuesday will be another cool but pleasant day featuring low humidity, lots of sunshine, and highs in the low 70s. Winds should slack up a little Tuesday, but the breeze will remain rather stiff.
A gradual warming trend starts Wednesday as temperatures warm up to 80. Daytime highs Thursday and Friday will be a few notches warmer with afternoon temperatures ranging from the low to mid 80s.
A weak cool front will slide into the area Thursday, which will produce more clouds and even some isolated showers. The front eases to our south Friday, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky, highs in the low 80s, and dry conditions, which look to hold all the way into the upcoming weekend.
And don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends Saturday night.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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HURRICANE SANDY IS BEARING DOWN ON THE EAST COAST.
THREATENING THE SEABOARD WITH AN 11-FOOT WALL OF WATER AND HAS SENT COASTAL RESIDENTS FLEEING FOR HIGHER GROUND AND SHUTTING DOWN MAJOR FINANCIAL MARKETS.
AND THE SLOW APPROACH IS SENDING SANDY INTO A SOCIAL MEDIA FRENZY.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN OUR INTERACTIVE CENTER WITH DRAMATIC HURRICANE SANDY PICTURES POSTED ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER AND FACEBOOK
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GOOD MORNING.
SOCIAL MEDIA IS PROVIDING A GLIMPSE OF JUST HOW SEVERE THIS SUPER STORM COULD BE.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS ----
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LIVE IN THE STUDIO, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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HAPPENING TODAY:
THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS EXPECTED TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING A COLD CASE.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS HOLDING A NEWS CONFERENCE AT TEN THIS MORNING.
ALL WE KNOW RIGHT NOW IS IT'S RELATED TO A MAJOR ARREST IN A COLD CASE.
COUNT ON NBC-2 TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
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THIS MORNING,
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE UNDERWAY FOR A NORTH FORT MYERS WOMAN--
AND MOTHER OF SIX.
51-YEAR-OLD CRASHED INTO A TREE WHILE RIDING HER A-T-V SATURDAY.
IT HAPPENED AT THE INTERSECTION OF TOLLES DRIVE AND GISH LANE IN SUNCOAST ESTATES.
TROOPERS TELL US SAYS SCOFIELD DID NOT STOP AT A STOP SIGN BEFORE MAKING A LEFT TURN.
THAT'S WHEN SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE ATV.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS HAVE PLACED FLOWERS AT THE CRASH SITE IN MEMORY OF SCOFIELD.
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52:it's just a freak thing. 51:19 she's a very responsible rider. She's been riding for years. They do this every weekend.11 she was one of the greatest people. She would take her shoes off for you.
TROOPERS SAY SCOFIELD WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET.
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WE'RE YOU ABLE TO CATCH THE END OF SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2?
IT WAS A GAME FOR THE RECORD BOOKS!
PEYTON MANNING TOSSED THREE TOUCH DOWN PASSES AND ENJOYED HIS FIFTH STRAIGHT 300-PLUS-YARD PASSING PERFORMANCE IN LEADING THE DENVER BRONCOS TO A 34-14 ROUT OF NEW ORLEANS.
THE BRONCOS RACKED UP 530 TOTAL YARDS.
THE SAINTS DEFENSE ALLOWED IN EXCESS OF 400 YARDS FOR A SEVENTH STRAIGHT GAME, AN NFL RECORD.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
AS HURRICANE SANDY CONTINUES TO TREK TO THE NORTH AND AFFECT THE NEW
ENGLAND STATES.DRY AND MUCH COOLER CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO FILTER ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
COMING UP--
WE'LL GET SANDY'S LATEST TRACK--
PLUS, TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWO'S.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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AFTER A YEAR LONG, 30 MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION--
THE STATUE OF LIBERTY IS FINALLY BACK OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
BUT BECAUSE OF HURRICANE SANDY, PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO WAIT A FEW MORE DAYS TO VISIT THE LANDMARK.
THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE STATUE'S CROWN WERE REPLACED AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESS TO THE OBSERVATION DECK ADDED.
OFFICIALS EXPECT TO RESUME TOURS TO LIBERTY ISLAND ON WEDNESDAY.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A little bit of a chill is back in the air this Monday as temperatures start in the low to mid 60s and only end up warming into the low 70s by the afternoon.
Hurricane Sandy's massive circulation is partly responsible for tapping into this cool, dry air and drawing it south. Look for this refreshing, air-conditioned northerly flow to continue through the day, keeping temperatures several degrees below today's average.
Winds will continue to be a factor in our forecast as well. A stiff, cool breeze will come in swiftly out of the northwest at 15 mph with some higher gusts up to 20-25 mph.
Several patchy clouds will float through our sky a times, but a nice mix of sunshine is also expected.
A few clouds will linger tonight, which will end up being the coolest night of the week. Temperatures across urban Southwest Florida should cool into the mid 50s while spots farther north and deeper inland dip into the low 50s and perhaps even upper 40s.
Tuesday will be another cool but pleasant day featuring low humidity, lots of sunshine, and highs in the low 70s. Winds should slack up a little Tuesday, but the breeze will remain rather stiff.
A gradual warming trend starts Wednesday as temperatures warm up to 80. Daytime highs Thursday and Friday will be a few notches warmer with afternoon temperatures ranging from the low to mid 80s.
A weak cool front will slide into the area Thursday, which will produce more clouds and even some isolated showers. The front eases to our south Friday, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky, highs in the low 80s, and dry conditions, which look to hold all the way into the upcoming weekend.
And don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends Saturday night.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS. LED BY SERIES M-V-P PABLO SANDOVAL THE GIANTS BEAT THE DETROIT TIGERS 4 TO 3 LAST NIGHT IN 10 ININGS. THE GIANTS SWEPT THE SERIES FROM THE TIGERS TO WIN THEIR SECOND TITLE IN THE PAST 3 YEARS.
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THOUSANDS OF GIANT FANS TOOK TO THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO TO CELEBRATE THEIR TEAMS WORLD SERIES WIN.
THIS WAS THE SCENE IN THE CITY'S MISSION DISTRICT WHERE SOMEONE LIT A BONFIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET.
THE FIRE BURNED FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR.
POLICE SAY OTHER THAN THAT, THE CELEBRATION WENT ON WITHOUT ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS OR ARRESTS.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS STEPHEN LANE OF FORT MYERS.
GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!
STEPHEN - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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BRACING FOR A SUPERSTORM.
HURRICANE SANDY FORCING RESIDENTS ON THE EAST COAST FROM THEIR HOMES--
PLUS--PARALYZING TRANSPORTATION AND SHUTTING DOWN WALL STREET.
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RIGHT NOW DANIELS PARKWAY AND ALICO RD ARE YOUR ONLY TO EXITS OFF OF I-75 TO GET TO SWFL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
HOW A PROJECT STARTING THIS WEEK WILL OFFER YOU A NEW OPTION.
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HURRICANE SANDY IS EXPECTED TO BLOW ASHORE TONIGHT ALONG THE NEW JERSEY COAST.
AIRLINES HAVE CANCELED THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS, TRAIN SERVICE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS HAVE LEFT THEIR HOMES THIS MORNING.
NEW VIDEO IS COMING IN TO OUR NEWSROOM BY THE MINUTE--
BACK HERE IN FLORIDA ---CHECK OUT THE INSIDE OF THIS DISNEY CRUISE SHIP AS HIGH SEAS KNOCKED AROUND PASSENGERS AND KNOCKED ITEMS OFF SHELVES.
NBC-2 HAS BEEN KEEPING AN EYE ON THIS STORM FROM THE VERY BEGINNING--
AND FOR THE LATEST TRACK WE GET YOU RIGHT OVER TO NBC-2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IN OUR FIRST ALERT HURRICANE TRACKING CENTER.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A little bit of a chill is back in the air this Monday as temperatures start in the low to mid 60s and only end up warming into the low 70s by the afternoon.
Hurricane Sandy's massive circulation is partly responsible for tapping into this cool, dry air and drawing it south. Look for this refreshing, air-conditioned northerly flow to continue through the day, keeping temperatures several degrees below today's average.
Winds will continue to be a factor in our forecast as well. A stiff, cool breeze will come in swiftly out of the northwest at 15 mph with some higher gusts up to 20-25 mph.
Several patchy clouds will float through our sky a times, but a nice mix of sunshine is also expected.
A few clouds will linger tonight, which will end up being the coolest night of the week. Temperatures across urban Southwest Florida should cool into the mid 50s while spots farther north and deeper inland dip into the low 50s and perhaps even upper 40s.
Tuesday will be another cool but pleasant day featuring low humidity, lots of sunshine, and highs in the low 70s. Winds should slack up a little Tuesday, but the breeze will remain rather stiff.
A gradual warming trend starts Wednesday as temperatures warm up to 80. Daytime highs Thursday and Friday will be a few notches warmer with afternoon temperatures ranging from the low to mid 80s.
A weak cool front will slide into the area Thursday, which will produce more clouds and even some isolated showers. The front eases to our south Friday, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky, highs in the low 80s, and dry conditions, which look to hold all the way into the upcoming weekend.
And don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends Saturday night.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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BREAKING NEWS IN CAPE CORAL --
FIREFIGHTERS ARE THE SCENE OF A HOUSE FIRE ON SOUTHEAST 4TH PLACE.
THAT IS OFF NICHOLAS PARKWAY NEAR SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD.
RIGHT NOW--- NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE ON THE SCENE--
AND CLIFTON-- WHAT'S THE LATEST.
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OUR CREWS ON SCENE NOW TELL US ONE POLICE OFFICER HAD TO BE TREATED FOR SMOKE INHALATION.
BUT THE FAMILY AND PETS MADE IT OUT SAFELY.
THE FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE GARAGE OF THE HOME.
FIREFIGHTERS TELL US THEY HAD A DIFFICULT TIME BATTLING THE BLAZE BECAUSE THE HOME HAD STORM SHUTTERS UP -- AND THEY HAD TO BE CUT OFF.
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SOT:
Chris Cox, Cape Coral Fire Department
"There are a lot of lights a lot of extension cords, or course we don't know the cause, it's under investigation by our fire investigator but it definitely will make us look at that. And it's also an obstruction for the firefighters to get their hose lines and maneuver throughout the fire."
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We don't yet know where it's going to hit. Where we're goin to see the biggest impacts and that's exactly why it's so important for us to respond big and to respond fast as local information starts coming in.
THIS MORNING--
HURRICANE SANDY IS MAKING AN IMPACT ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL--
BOTH CANDIDATES CANCELLED EVENTS OVER THE WEEKEND--
AND NOW MORE AND MORE POLLING PLACES MAY SHUT DOWN FOR EARLY VOTING.
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TODAY REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY WILL JOIN RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN ON HIS BUS TOUR WITH STOPS IN WISCONSIN AND OHIO---
THAT'S AFTER HE DROPPED AN APPEARANCE IN VIRGINIA SUNDAY.
MEANTIME-- PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL BE IN ORLANDO TODAY WITH A RALLY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.
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HIS PLANE TOUCHED DOWN THERE OVERNIGHT.
THEN, HE'LL RETURN TO WASHINGTON DC TO COORDINATE THE FEDERAL RESPONSE.
, ELIMINATING OTHER PLANNED POLITICAL EVENTS.
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AS CAMPAIGN EVENTS ARE ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK, SO ARE POLLING CENTERS.
SO FAR, THE STATE OF MARYLAND HAS ALREADY CANCELLED EARLY VOTING TODAY BECAUSE OF SANDY.
VIRGINIA - A BATTLEGROUND STATE - COULD SEE POWER OUTAGES LASTING TILL ELECTION DAY--- SO OFFICIALS THERE HAVE EXTENDED HOURS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING.
EARLY VOTERS COULD MAKE UP 40 PERCENT OF THIS ELECTION AND SO FAR, THEY SKEW IN FAVOR OF PRESIDENT OBAMA.
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THIS MORNING -- IT'S DAY THREE OF EARLY VOTING IN FLORIDA!
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE ALREADY CASTING THEIR BALLOTS AHEAD OF THE ELECTION.
EARLY VOTING STARTED ON SATURDAY.
AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE LINES.
PEOPLE WAITED HOURS JUST TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
YOU CAN VOTE EARLY UNTIL THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER THIRD, FROM SEVEN IN THE MORNING TO SEVEN IN THE EVENING.
WHERE YOU VOTE EARLY THOUGH, MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR VOTING PRECINCT ON ELECTION DAY.
TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO GO, HEAD OVER TO OUR WEBSITE NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING-
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE AIRPORT DIRECT CONNECT WILL BEGIN THIS WEEK.
THE PROJECT WILL BUILD A DIRECT CONNECTION FROM EYE 75 TO THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAP WE HAVE THAT SHOWS YOU WHAT THE SPRING 20-15 FINISHED PRODUCT WILL LOOK LIKE.
THE DIRECT CONNECT ADDS NEW NORTH BOUND LANES PARALLEL TO I-75 JUST SOUTH OF THE ALICO ROAD INTERCHANGE AND NEW SOUTHBOUND LANES PARALLEL TO I-75 SOUTH OF THE DANIELS PARKWAY INTERCHANGE.
THE ROAD WILL TAKES YOU DIRECTLY TO THE AIRPORT WITH NOT ONE LIGHT FROM START TO END.
THIS WEEK CREWS THIS WEEK WILL PLACE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS, INSTALL EROSION CONTROL, START CLEARING OUT TREES AND VEGETATION.
DRIVERS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING-
CONTRUCTION FOR THE AIRPORT DIRECT CONNECT WILL BEGIN THIS WEEK.
THE PROJECT WILL BUILD A DIRECT CONNECTION FROM EYE 75 TO THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE ALONG I-75 THIS MORNING TO BREAK DOWN WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU.
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IF YOU'RE LIKE ME, WHEN IT COMES TO TRAVELING, I CAN'T GET TO THE AIRPORT FAST ENOUGH.
TAKE MAST CAM SHOWING DANIEL'S PARKWAY EXIT RAMP
RIGHT NOW DANIELS PARKWAY AND ALICO ROAD ARE YOUR ONLY TWO EXITS OFF OF I-75 YOU TAKE TO GET TO THE AIRPORT…WITH TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC IT CAN SOMETIMES BE A BIT OF A HEADACHE.
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THE AIRPORT DIRECT CONNECT WILL OFFER ANOTHER OPTION TO GET YOU TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT WITH NO TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN BETWEEN.
TAKE MAP
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAP WE HAVE THAT SHOWS YOU WHAT THE SPRING 20-15 FINISHED PRODUCT WILL LOOK LIKE.
THE DIRECT CONNECT ADDS NEW NORTH BOUND LANES PARALLEL TO I-75 JUST SOUTH OF THE ALICO ROAD INTERCHANGE AND NEW SOUTHBOUND LANES PARALLEL TO I-75 SOUTH OF THE DANIELS PARKWAY INTERCHANGE. THE ROAD WILL TAKES YOU DIRECTLY TO THE AIRPORT WITH NOT ONE LIGHT FROM A TO B.
THIS WEEK CREWS THIS WEEK WILL PLACE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS, INSTALL EROSION CONTROL, START CLEARING OUT TREES AND VEGITATION.
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AT THIS TIME THERE ARENT ANY SCHEDULED LANE CLOSURES, BUT THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS URGING DRIVERS TO USE CAUTION WHILE CREWS AND VEHICLES WORK NEAR THE INTERSTATE.
LIVE IN FORT MYERS, DANIELLE KOLENIAK, NBC-2.
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STARTING TODAY -- CURRENT AND FORMER FACEBOOK EMPLOYEES WILL BE ABLE TO SELL THEIR COMPANY ALLOTED STOCK SHARES FOR THE FIRST TIME.
EMPLOYEES OWN MORE THAN 230 MILLION SHARES -- OR 11 PERCENT OF THE COMPANY'S 2-POINT-1 BILLION TOTAL SHARES.
FINANCIAL INSIDERS SAY LIFTING THE BAN, COULD FLOOD THE MARKET WITH FACEBOOK STOCK CAUSING THE PRICE TO PLUMMENT.
FACEBOOK STOCK HAS STRUGGLED TO GAIN VALUE SINCE THE COMPANY'S INTIAL PUBLIC OFFERING LAST MAY.
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NEW NUMBERS THIS MORNING SHOW MORE LOWER PRICES AT THE PUMP FOR YOUR MONDAY MORNING COMMUTE.
TAKE A LOOK--
TRIPLE-A REPORTS THE PRICE FOR REGULAR UNLEADED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS DOWN 2 CENTS OVERNIGHT TO 3-58 ON AVERAGE.
THAT'S DOWN 10 CENTS FROM A WEEK AGO.
ACROSS FLORIDA YOU WILL FIND PRICES AT 3-52 ON AVERAGE.
AND NATIONALLY, PRICES ARE DOWN A WHOPPING 13 CENTS FROM A WEEK AGO TO 3-55 ON AVERAGE.
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THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN CAPE CORAL -- AS WELL AS SEVERAL JOBS -- IS NOW UP IN THE AIR.
LATER TODAY, CITY LEADERS WILL VOTE TO POSSIBLY DISBAND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AS A WAY TO SAVE MONEY.
CITY LEADERS STRESS THAT IF THE VOTE PASSES IT DOESN'T MEAN THE END OF THE C-R-A, BUT A NEW BEGINNING.
HOWEVER, OTHERS SAY TAKING THE AGENCY APART, COULD ULTIMATELY TAKE APART DOWNTOWN.
COUNT ON US TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
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-"The CRA will never be the same. If we leave the downtown it will be a lot of years of our hard work that will basically come to a stop." - Lou Simmons, Board Member
THE DECISION TO DISBAND THE C-R-A IS SET TO HAPPEN LATER HIS AFTERNOON.
CITY LEADERS STRESS THAT IF THE VOTE PASSES IT DOESN'T MEAN THE END OF THE C-R-A, BUT A NEW BEGINNING.
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A DEER CAN'T FIND IT'S WAY OUT OF SANDY'S WILD SURF.
THE ANIMAL RUNS HELPLESSLY IN MONMOUTH COUNTY BEACH IN NEW JERSEY.
A RESIDENT WHO WAS ON THE BEACH ATTEMPED TO CHASE IT TO THE SHORELINE TO GET IT TO A POINT WHERE THE ROCKS ENDED AND THE SAND BEGAN.
EVENTUALLY, ANIMAL CONTROL TRANQUILIZED THE DEER, WHICH WAS FOUND WITH A BROKEN LEG AND IS NURSING IT BACK TO HEALTH.
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Weather Trends
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A little bit of a chill is back in the air this Monday as temperatures start in the low to mid 60s and only end up warming into the low 70s by the afternoon.
Hurricane Sandy's massive circulation is partly responsible for tapping into this cool, dry air and drawing it south. Look for this refreshing, air-conditioned northerly flow to continue through the day, keeping temperatures several degrees below today's average.
Winds will continue to be a factor in our forecast as well. A stiff, cool breeze will come in swiftly out of the northwest at 15 mph with some higher gusts up to 20-25 mph.
Several patchy clouds will float through our sky a times, but a nice mix of sunshine is also expected.
A few clouds will linger tonight, which will end up being the coolest night of the week. Temperatures across urban Southwest Florida should cool into the mid 50s while spots farther north and deeper inland dip into the low 50s and perhaps even upper 40s.
Tuesday will be another cool but pleasant day featuring low humidity, lots of sunshine, and highs in the low 70s. Winds should slack up a little Tuesday, but the breeze will remain rather stiff.
A gradual warming trend starts Wednesday as temperatures warm up to 80. Daytime highs Thursday and Friday will be a few notches warmer with afternoon temperatures ranging from the low to mid 80s.
A weak cool front will slide into the area Thursday, which will produce more clouds and even some isolated showers. The front eases to our south Friday, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky, highs in the low 80s, and dry conditions, which look to hold all the way into the upcoming weekend.
And don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends Saturday night.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THE ENTIRE NORTHEAST -- INCLUDING MAJOR CITIES FROM WASHINGTON TO BOSTON
-- IS BRACING FOR SUPERSTORM SANDY, EXPECTED TO MENACE SOME 50-MILLION
PEOPLE IN THE MOST HEAVILY POPULATED CORRIDOR IN THE COUNTRY.
AND MILLIONS ARE TAKING TO THE WEB TO POST THEIR FRUSTRATIONS AND WHAT THEY ARE SEEING OUTSIDE THEIR DOORS.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN OUR INTERACTIVE CENTER WITH DRAMATIC HURRICANE SANDY PICTURES POSTED ON INSTAGRAM, TWITTER AND FACEBOOK
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GOOD MORNING.
SOCIAL MEDIA IS PROVIDING A GLIMPSE OF JUST HOW SEVERE THIS SUPER STORM COULD BE.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS ----
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LIVE IN THE STUDIO, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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THERE'S STILL HELP AND HOPE FOR THOSE FORECLOSED ON OR FEARING FORECLOSURE.
THE GOVERNMENT HAS EXTENDED ITS DEADLINE TO REVIEW POSSIBLE MISTAKES MADE BY LENDERS.
IT'S CALLED INDEPENDENT FORECLOSURE REVIEW-- AND NOW YOU CAN APPLY UP UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST.
FORECLOSURE REVIEW IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS BETWEEN JANUARY FIRST 2009 AND DECEMBER 31ST 2010.
MEANTIME-- HUD-APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE. AND IT'S FREE.
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"It could be a person who lost maybe a thousand dollars as a result of the process or someone who lost their home with a couple hundred thousand dollars you know people are getting checks in the mail as a result of this free process."
IF SOMEONE TRIES TO CHARGE YOU FOR HELP. IT'S LIKELY A SCAM.
MORE INFORMATION ON COUNSELING AGENCIES, INDEPENDENT FORECLOSURE REVIEW AND IF YOU QUALIFY--
HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--
NBC-2 DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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HAPPENING TODAY--
SOME OF THE NATION'S TOP EXPERTS IN CHILD SEX ABUSE ARE GATHERING AT PENN STATE.
THE UNIVERSITY IS HOSTING A CHILD SEX ABUSE CONFERENCE.
THE TWO DAY EVENT WILL FEATURE A KEYNOTE ADDRESS FROM AMERICAN BOXING ICON SUGAR RAY LEONARD AND CLOSING REMARKS MADE BY ELIZABETH SMART. BOTH OF WHOM SUFFERED SEXUAL ABUSE AS CHILDREN.
THE CONFERENCE COMES IN THE WAKE OF THE JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL.
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TODAY THE U-S SUPREME COURT TAKES UP A CASE THAT COULD HAVE AN IMPACT ON WHAT YOU SELL ON E-BAY, AT THE FLEA MARKET. EVEN GARAGE SALES.
THE LEGAL BATTLE INVOLVES A STUDENT FROM THAILAND WHO ARRIVED IN THE U-S TO GO TO SCHOOL.
HE ENDED UP STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS OUT OF HIS APARTMENT. SELLING OTHER STUDENTS TEXTBOOKS ON EBAY THAT WERE PUBLISHED OVERSEAS AND SOLD AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE.
A PUBLISHER ENDED UP SUING HIM FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.
THAT STUDENT IS NOW HOPING THE SUPREME COURT WILL SEE IT HIS WAY.
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HALLOWEEN IS IN JUST TWO DAYS--
AND THIS YEAR IT'S ESTIMATED AMERICANS WILL SHELL OUT AN AVERAGE OF 80 DOLLARS ON CANDY, DECORATIONS, AND COSTUMES.
BUT IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO SAVE SOME MONEY---
YOU CAN RENT A COSTUME, BUT JUST MAKE SURE TO READ THE FINE PRINT.
THAT COMES FROM THE FOLKS AT ANGIE'S LIST, WHO ADVISE YOU TO MAKE SURE THE DATES ARE CORRECT, AND KNOW "WHO'S" RESPONSIBLE IF THE COSTUME GETS STAINED OR DAMAGED.
ALSO, MAKE SURE THE OUTFIT INCLUDES ANY AND ALL ACCESSORIES THAT YOU THINK IT SHOULD.
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WEARING A COSTUME WILL GET YOU A FREE DOUGHNUT AT PARTICIPATING KRISPY KREMES ON HALLOWEEN.
THERE'S NO COUPON OR PURCHASE REQUIRED.
NO COSTUME REQUIRED FOR KIDS TO EAT FREE AT PARTICIPATING "OUTBACK STEAKHOUSES" THIS HALLOWEEN.
BUT YOU "DO" HAVE TO BUY AN ADULT ENTREE.
THE DEAL'S GOOD FOR CHILDREN AGES TEN AND UNDER, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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NOW TO WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY--
THE STORY ON THE WEB THAT'S GETTING THE MOST CHATTER THIS MORNING.
THE MATERIAL GIRL'S POLITICAL VIEWS AREN'T EXACTLY DRAWING APPLAUSE.
IN FACT, MADONNA WAS BOOED DURING HER CONCERT IN NEW ORLEANS OVER THE WEEKEND, AFTER TELLING THE CROWD QUOTE "I DON'T CARE WHO YOU VOTE FOR AS LONG AS YOU VOTE FOR OBAMA.
BUT ACCORDING TO SEVERAL REPORTS, THE SINGER QUICKLY TWEAKED HER TUNE, EXPLAINING SHE DIDN'T CARE "WHO YOU VOTE FOR.GO VOTE."
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HURRICANE SANDY IS BEARING DOWN ON THE EASTERN SEABOARD.
MILLIONS OF RESIDENTS IN THE PATH OF THE STORM COULD BE IMPACTED.
OF COURSE NBC-2 IS YOUR HOME FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE COVERAGE--
A LIVE REPORT FROM NEW JERSEY JUST AHEAD, PLUS THE REST OF YOUR TOP STORIES.
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AS HURRICANE SANDY CHURNS IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. SOME CITIES ALONG THE EAST COAST ARE ALREADY UNDERWATER.
IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. STREETS SLOWLY BEGAN FLOODING SUNDAY MORNING.
DRIVERS BRAVED THE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOODED ROADS. WHILE BIRDS AND DUCKS WERE SEEN SWIMMING IN THE MIDDLE OF SOME OF THE STREETS.
THE WATER ALSO CREPT UP TO MANY HOMES IN THE AREA.
SOME RESIDENTS PUT OUT SANDBAGS TO TRY AND KEEP THE WATER FROM GETTING INSIDE.
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CHECK OUT THIS BRAND NEW VIDEO INTO OUR NEWSROOM.
THIS IS A TIME LAPSE FROM NASA OF HURRICANE SANDY OFF THE COAST OF THE CAROLINAS.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS REPORTING SUSTAINED WINDS OF 85 MILES PER HOUR.
YOU CAN SEE JUST HOW BIG IT IS.
BECAUSE OF SANDY'S SIZE FORECASTERS EXPECT 50-MILLION PEOPLE TO FEEL THE IMPACTS OF THIS MASSIVE STORM.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A little bit of a chill is back in the air this Monday as temperatures start in the low to mid 60s and only end up warming into the low 70s by the afternoon.
Hurricane Sandy's massive circulation is partly responsible for tapping into this cool, dry air and drawing it south. Look for this refreshing, air-conditioned northerly flow to continue through the day, keeping temperatures several degrees below today's average.
Winds will continue to be a factor in our forecast as well. A stiff, cool breeze will come in swiftly out of the northwest at 15 mph with some higher gusts up to 20-25 mph.
Several patchy clouds will float through our sky a times, but a nice mix of sunshine is also expected.
A few clouds will linger tonight, which will end up being the coolest night of the week. Temperatures across urban Southwest Florida should cool into the mid 50s while spots farther north and deeper inland dip into the low 50s and perhaps even upper 40s.
Tuesday will be another cool but pleasant day featuring low humidity, lots of sunshine, and highs in the low 70s. Winds should slack up a little Tuesday, but the breeze will remain rather stiff.
A gradual warming trend starts Wednesday as temperatures warm up to 80. Daytime highs Thursday and Friday will be a few notches warmer with afternoon temperatures ranging from the low to mid 80s.
A weak cool front will slide into the area Thursday, which will produce more clouds and even some isolated showers. The front eases to our south Friday, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky, highs in the low 80s, and dry conditions, which look to hold all the way into the upcoming weekend.
And don't forget! Daylight Saving Time ends Saturday night.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE OUT OF THEIR HOMES THIS MORNING,
AND ONTO HIGHER GROUND AS HURRICANE SANDY MAKES ITS WAY UP THE EAST COAST.
NBC'S DANIELLE LEIGH IS LIVE IN CAPE MAY WHERE SOME OF THOSE MANDATORY EVACUATIONS ARE IN PLACE IN ANTICIPATION OF FLOODING AND POWER OUTAGES WITH THE LATEST.
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ALREADY FEELING THE EFFECTS- POWER OUTAGES ALREADY REPORTED.
AND THIS STORM IS JUST GETTING STARTED.
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Nats
ACROSS THE NORTHEAST, A RISING TIDE IS SENDING VIOLENT WAVES CRASHING DOWN ON COASTAL COMMUNITIES.
Nats
IN ORDLEY BEACH-NEW YORK. THE WATERS ALREADY UNCOMFORTABLE CLOSE TO HOMES.
Mos: God knows what can happen
FROM NEW YORK- TO NEW JERSEY. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN FORCED TO PACK UP AND GET OUT.
Nats:
PUBLIC TRANSPIRATION IS SHUT DOWN- AND THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS CANCELED.
Nats
SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES ALSO ON HOLD TODAY.
Nats
NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE HAD STERN WORDS FOR ANYONE IGNORING EVACUATION ORDERS.
Sot: Gov. Chris Christie New Jersey
"if something looks like it's stupid to do it is stupid."
A SIMILAR TONE FROM NEW YORK MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG.
Sot: Mayor Michael Bloomberg New York City
"you're not only putting yourself at risk, but also the first responders who will have to assist you in an emergency.
HURRICANE SANDY IS OVER 700 MILES WIDE. PACKING WIND AND RAIN THAT COULD LAST 36 HOURS.
Nat:
HOME OWNERS IN IT'S PATH SPENT SUNDAY BOARDING UP.
NatS: laying sandbags.
Nats: shoppers
AND GATHERING LAST MINUTE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES.
MOS - Point Pleasant Beach
"we're worried. We lucked out with Irene. And now, I don't know."
THE TIME TO PREPARE NOW OVER. PEOPLE NEED TO STAY INSIDE AND HUNKER DOWN
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HURRICANE SANDY IS HAVING A MAJOR IMPACT ON TRAVEL.
THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS NATIONWIDE HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
NBC-2 JUST CHECKED R-S-W'S WEBSITE MOMENTS AGO.
THERE ARE ABOUT A DOZEN CANCELLATIONS FOR FLIGHTS HEADED TO THE NORTHEAST THIS MORNING.
WE'RE TOLD AIRLINES HAVE CANCELLED MORE THAN FIVE-THOUSAND FLIGHTS SO FAR.
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IT'S DAY THREE OF EARLY VOTING!
IF YOU WANT TO CAST YOUR BALLOT BEFORE THE NOVEMBER SIXTH ELECTION,
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
YOU CAN VOTE EARLY UNTIL THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER THIRD, FROM SEVEN IN THE MORNING TO SEVEN IN THE EVENING.
TO FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE, JUST HEAD OVER TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC-DASH TWO DOT COM.
MEANTIME, BOTH PARTIES ARE CAMPAIGNING IN FLORIDA TODAY.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS HOLDING A RALLY AT U-C-F IN ORLANDO.
MITT ROMNEY IS IN THE MIDWEST, HOLDING EVENTS IN IOWA AND WISCONSIN.
HIS RUNNING MATE, PAUL RYAN, IS IN NORTH FLORIDA TODAY.
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FIRE OFFICIALS ARE WORKING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT SPARKED A FIRE AT A FORT MYERS R-V PARK.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE SCENE EARLY THIS MORNING.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 12:45 ON FLORIDA LOOP AT FORT MYERS R-V PARK.
THAT'S OFF OF U-S 41 NEAR ALICO ROAD.
ONE FIREFIGHTER WAS TREATED AT THE SCENE FOR SMOKE INHALATION.
WE'RE TOLD HE'S DOING OKAY.
NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT.
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AND THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS THIS MORNING. LED BY SERIES M-V-P PABLO SANDOVAL THEY BEAT THE DETROIT TIGERS LAST 4 TO 3 IN 10 INNINGS. THE GIANTS TAKE HOME THEIR SECOND TITLE IN THE PAST 3 YEARS.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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REMEMBER FOR BREAKING NEWS, WEATHER INFORMATION AND NEWS ONLINE, 24-HOURS A DAY, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--
NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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CHECK OUT THIS BRAND NEW VIDEO INTO OUR NEWSROOM.
THIS IS A TIME LAPSE FROM NASA OF HURRICANE SANDY OFF THE COAST OF THE CAROLINAS.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS REPORTING SUSTAINED WINDS OF 85 MILES PER HOUR.
YOU CAN SEE JUST HOW BIG IT IS.
BECAUSE OF SANDY'S SIZE FORECASTERS EXPECT 50-MILLION PEOPLE TO FEEL THE IMPACTS OF THIS MASSIVE STORM.
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