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Charge your devices for free today: Find times and locations

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Many areas are experiencing widespread power outages in the aftermath of Irma.

WPTV is helping you charge all of your mobile devices so you can stay connected to your loved ones.

Our mobile charging stations are at 201 W. Avenue A in Belle Glade until 4 p.m today. We're in the parking lot of Downtown Plaza at the corner of W. Canal Street S. and NW 3rd. Street.

WPTV is partnering with Power Up to provide this service to the community.
 

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TROPICAL STORM WATCH: An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.

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HURRICANE WARNING: An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.