Will the season be starting in the next couple of weeks?

When that happens, no matter how you may become disconnected from the grid, it can help to know you have options when it comes to reporting and monitoring power outages in your area.

Homeowners can take these measures to protect their homes and belongings from flooding during hurricanes or other major storms.

Flash floods can happen with heavy rain from hurricanes and tropical storms.

In times of emergency, generators can be lifesavers. But without proper precautions, they can also pose serious risks.

Preparing before a hurricane arrives is key to keeping you and your loved ones safe during a storm.

Why should you buy all of your hurricane supplies before a storm? Because they’re all in stock right now.

As impactful as it was, there are several lessons we as Floridians should keep in our back pockets as we rapidly close in on the start of this years hurricane season.

While what each individual or family has in their kit may look a bit different from household to household, there are a few essential items everyone needs.

Here are five tips to prepare for flooding ahead of hurricane season.

A lookover of your home and property is a vital part of hurricane preparations and that includes checking on the health of your trees.

Would you know where to go in your home if your house was compromised?

It’s important to be prepared to evacuate ahead of a storm, especially if you live in one of those high-risk areas.

With every hurricane season, it’s important to prepare ahead of time so that if and when a storm hits, you’re ready.

As Floridians start to gear up for hurricane season, disaster relief agencies recommend individuals and families devise a preparedness plan in the event of a storm.

Know your zone to make sure you're ready if and when a storm threatens your area.

Download or print this checklist to make sure you and your family are prepared for a major storm.

So far, there are a lot more moving pieces evident for this upcoming tropical Atlantic hurricane season than years before.

The first tropical weather outlook of the year is hot off the press from National Hurricane Center as a non-tropical area of low pressure attempts to build some tropical thunderstorm action in its vortex. Here's what you need to know; and this is not as rare as one would think.

The latest in high resolution forecast models helped increase accuracy substantially during our brutal 2024 hurricane season. New data suggests the improvements won't stop there.

Taking a look at the 2024 hurricane season.

The hurricane season heartbeat seems to have faded completely with the dissipation of Sara.

With the full dissipation of Sara, hurricane season looks to finally come to a close.

All eyes remain on Tropical Storm Sara as moisture associated with it could be playing a role in our Central Florida forecast next week.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 19 has become Tropical Storm Sara.

As of now, the future of what could be Sara is going to be highly dependent on how much the system interacts with Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula over the next 4-5 days.

The disturbance in the Caribbean formerly known as Invest 99L has now been designated as Potential Tropical Cyclone 19.

The lines represent the different forecast models, and they can give us an idea of where the storm might go.

While it is still too early to pinpoint exact timing, track and intensity, there are a two main routes this system could take over the next few days.

You may be wondering what happens once an invest number gets to 99.

While there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.

While there is uncertainty in the overall track and intensity of the system, interests in Cuba, Central America and Florida should monitor the progress the system through the weekend and early next week.

All eyes are on the tropics, even though we're approaching the end of hurricane season.

Hurricane season is winding down, but it's not over.

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To the east of Rafael, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring another potential system in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean as the season draws to a close.

Hurricane Rafael has already set a record and looks to achieve an even greater one.

Hurricane Rafael is expected to near major hurricane strength before it makes landfall in Cuba later Wednesday.

Rafael is now a hurricane with 75 mph sustained winds.

Tropical Storm Rafael continues to strengthen as it moves through the Caribbean.

A small pulse of moisture is expected to move in off the Atlantic Monday afternoon increasing chances for scattered showers up to 20-30%.

Tropical Depression 18 officially strengthened into Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday afternoon.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 has formed in the south-central Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Invest 97L continues to organize and is expected to become a tropical depression in a day or two

Afternoon highs climb into the upper 80s this week as we keep an eye on possible tropical development in the southwest Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center has designated an area of disturbed weather in the Caribbean as Invest 97L.

Monitoring the southwestern Caribbean closely for tropical development in the next few days.

If you recall, we discussed the probability of this tropical season being very "back-ended." And it is.

There is a medium chance for tropical development in the next seven days.

The chances of tropical development in the Caribbean Sea are going up.

An area of low pressure could develop in the Caribbean this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The National Hurricane Center has placed a 30% chance for tropical development over the southwestern Caribbean Sea over the next week.

Are you getting your weather information from a quality source? Here’s how you can check.

This could be the end of the hurricane season after one last hard push from our Madden-Julian Oscillation to help alleviate wind shear, dry air, and focus lift over the Caribbean Sea

What started out Saturday as Invest 94L quickly became Tropical Storm Oscar before noon, then Hurricane Oscar by 2 p.m., according to the National Hurricane Center.

Two areas in the tropics are being monitored for development, including one system in the Atlantic that could become a tropical depression.

A tropical depression could form this week in the Atlantic near the Leeward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Dirty side of the storm

It’s important to be prepared to evacuate ahead of a storm, especially if you live in one of those high-risk areas.

Communities along the U.S. east and Gulf coasts are particularly vulnerable when it comes to storm surge.

Hurricane Milton caused major issues across Central Florida.

Hurricane Milton presents an increasing risk of storm surge and wind impacts for portions of Florida's Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Most of Florida is in the latest forecast cone of Tropical Storm Milton, which is forecast to become a hurricane and strike the state.

Florida impacts expected mid-week.

Here's where you can get sandbags in Central Florida.

How much rain will Central Florida get?

Here's where we stand so far this year.

Even though Hurricane Kirk is over 2,000 miles away from Florida, we will still see its impact here at our Central Florida beaches.

An area of low pressure from the Gulf of Mexico is tracking toward Florida, bringing a surge of tropical moisture to the state by the end of the weekend.

Central Floridians should closely watch the progress of this area as an area of low pressure is expected to lift north into the southern Gulf of Mexico by the end of the week.

The peak of the 2024 hurricane season had been quiet until it wasn’t. So, why did the switch flip so abruptly?

An area of low pressure is expected to form in the Caribbean this week, moving into the Gulf of Mexico where it could develop further, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Central Florida will experience sweltering weather Monday, with “feels like” temperatures hitting triple digits by Monday afternoon.

Tropical Depression 12 has formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, moving slowly to the northwest as of the 5 p.m. Advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center.

The National Hurricane Center has highlighted the western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico for more potential tropical development.

An area that the National Hurricane Center has identified with a medium chance for tropical development has a high interest because it could become a storm this week in the Gulf of Mexico.

Helene was a historic storm, marking the strongest landfall since 1851.

Some terms you may know, others not so much.

Tropical Storm Joyce formed in the Atlantic on Friday, just hours after Helene made landfall as a strong Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend Region.

Hurricane Helene was a historic storm, marking the strongest landfall on record since 1851.

The National Hurricane Center makes an area of interest in the western Caribbean.

Volusia County’s message for anyone looking to visit coastal parks, drive on the beach and jump in the water during Hurricane Helene? Don’t.

Hurricane Helene hits Florida as a Category 4 storm, bringing devastating winds and storm surge to the region.

In Marion County, Dunnellon Police Chief Chris Scaglione said they're preparing for wind damage including downed power lines and trees.

Hurricane Helene is set to become the fifth major hurricane in six years

Helene has strengthened into a hurricane with forecasters warning that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.

Before and after tropical systems, we tend to see gorgeous and vibrant sunrises and sunsets. But why?

Tropical Storm Helene is forecast to rapidly intensify, almost doubling in strength in less than 36 hours.

While Helene is not directly heading toward Central Florida, the storm’s outer bands will reach the area as early as Wednesday evening, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.

As of the 1 a.m. update, Helene had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and was moving north at 12 mph.

Here is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.

The Orlando Utilities Commission gave News 6 a first look at its new drone program.

Hurricane Helene is on a path toward Florida.

Residents are preparing for a potential impact from an approaching tropical system less than a month after flash flooding near the Wadeview Park neighborhood.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 continues to show signs of strengthening Tuesday morning, with rapid intensification expected over the next 48 hours.

The early forecasts from the National Hurricane Center for Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 are reminding a lot of Floridians of the projected path for another recent hurricane, Ian.

Tropical Storm Helene formed in the Caribbean on Tuesday on a projected path toward Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Helene is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before reaching Florida’s Big Bend region.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 was designated by the National Hurricane Center earlier Monday.

With a projected hurricane bearing down on Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded a state of emergency declaration to 61 counties.