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Summer Travel in Florida

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What About the Weather?

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Florida's climate is among the best in the country, but the summer heat can be a killer and afternoon thunderstorms bring the threat of dangerous lightning. Learn more about Florida's climate and weather, average temperatures, heat index, average rainfall and even hurricanes.

Elderly persons and small children, or persons who are on certain medications, overweight, or have an alcohol habit are particularly vulnerable to heat stress; so, it pays to know the symptoms.

Don't forget about the family pet either. Leaving them in a hot car can be deadly, so here's the inside scoop for traveling with fido.

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