In Central Texas, a new tradition is emerging as Bee Cave Bob, an armadillo, steps into the spotlight to make a weather prediction on Armadillo Day, February 2. The event, which mimics the Groundhog Day tradition, saw Bob being ushered from a fake culvert to predict whether there would be an early spring or six more weeks of winter. The prediction was set to take place at 4 p.m. and was covered by local media, including @fox7austin, who urged viewers to tune in for the live forecast.
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Bee Cave Bob makes his Texas weather prediction https://t.co/kjpRjGNKb2
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HAPPENING NOW: Bee Cave Bob makes his weather prediction https://t.co/heQdo96bjZ
Move over, Punxsutawney Phil! It's Armadillo Day here in Central Texas, and @BeeCaveBob is ready to make his prediction.š At 4 p.m. today, Bob will be ushered from a fake culvert and decide if it's an early spring or six more weeks of winter. š·: Bee Cave Bob The Armadillo FB https://t.co/SfoPPK4iWm