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Tropical Storm Ernesto drenches southern Florida; more than a foot of rain is forecast

Tropical Storm Ernesto drenches southern Florida; more than a foot of rain is forecast
MIAMI (AP) -- Tropical Storm Ernesto's leading edge drenched Miami and the rest of southern Florida on Tuesday as it steamed toward the Sunshine State with a potential for more than a foot of rain. But forecasters said there was only an outside chance it would strengthen into a hurricane. [Full Story]

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7 StormTracker: Broward County
7 StormTracker: Upper-Keys
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Video: Broward County's EOC 4:30pm Update
Video: Natalie Solis reports on the fuel situation
Video: Carmel Cafiero reports on FPL & generator safety
Video: Patrick Fraser reports from Miami Beach
Video: State of Florida EOC 2pm update
Video: NHC's Richard Nabb's 3pm update
Video: Miami-Dade County's EOC Update
Video: Sharon Melton reports on locals shopping for supplies
Video: Rosh Lowe reports from Key Largo
Video: Derek Hayward reports from Marathon
Video: J.P. Hervis reports from Key West

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Last-minute fishing on Marco Island before Ernesto blows in
South Florida residents take advantage of shelters
Ernesto approaching Florida, but not strengthening yet
Ernesto forces residents to make last minute preparations
Eight passengers board last bus Greyhound bus service out of Key West
Ernesto readiness extends north to South Carolina
Shelters open but not very crowded in South Florida
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Governor Bush Urges Preparedness as Ernesto Nears
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Dolphins, Rams keep an eye on Ernesto
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State officials prepare for Ernesto
NASA scrubs Tuesday launch, readies to move shuttle indoors
Boy seriously injured while helping to shutter home
Coast Guard Urges Mariners to Stay Informed of Changing Weather Conditions
Monroe County state park closures