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Prepare for winter weather in Lakeland, FL with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
In the aftermath of Milton, the power is out for tens of thousands, trees are down, and lakes + canals are overflowing. Take a closer look at the storm’s impact on Lakeland and Polk County.
By the numbers, here’s how Hurricane Milton left its mark across Central Florida.
From how to get on the debris pick-up list to where you can get clean water, keep these resources in mind for after the storm passes.
Don’t miss a local update when a major storm hits. Bookmark these resources to stay informed during Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane season officially begins on Saturday, June 1 and will run through Saturday, Nov. 30. We’ve rounded up everything you can do to be hurricane-ready in Lakeland.
Prepare for fall weather in Lakeland, Florida with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Lakeland’s hottest day on record was June 4, 1985 when Swan City hit 105°.
Florida Thunderstorm Season runs from May 25 to Oct. 10 in West Central Florida. You don’t have to stay inside when rainy days come — keep exploring Lakeland with these indoor activities.
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Filled with checklists, FAQs, outage info, pet tips + more, the Lakeland Electric Hurricane Guide is here to help keep you safe and dry.
Prepare for summer weather in Swan City with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
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We dug through Florida’s archived photos and postcards to see how much Lakeland has changed since it was first founded in 1885 — you might be surprised.
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