WEATHER ALERT
Possible tropical development in the Caribbean and Gulf this week
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.
Medium rain chances as remnants of Helene drag drier air toward Florida
Central Florida will experience breezy conditions with winds continuing to pick up from the south, which will increase humidity levels.
Amid Helene, this Central Florida county is closing beach parking and discouraging anyone from getting in the ocean
Volusia Countyโs message for anyone looking to visit coastal parks, drive on the beach and jump in the water during Hurricane Helene? Donโt.
WATCH: Waves from Helene slam Southernmost Point Buoy despite stormโs distance from Florida
Hurricane Helene sent waves crashing into Key Westโs Southernmost Point Buoy early Thursday while the storm itself was still hundreds of miles away.
Sumter County prepares for Hurricane Helene
Sumter County Chairman Craig Estep wants to make sure people in The Villages, Wildwood and all parts of the county have supplies in case they lose power or have other problems due to Hurricane Helene.
Central Florida coastal counties prepare for storm surge impacts from Hurricane Helene
Although Helene is tracking along Florida's Gulf Coast, Central Florida's East Coast could still see some big impacts as far as wind, storm surges and potential erosion.
Watch vs. Warning: What to know about the different weather alerts
Much of Florida is under either a watch or a warning of some kind right now because of Helene. These weather alerts are issued by the National Weather Service. Itโs important to know the difference between them as you prepare to weather the storm where you live.
โThatโs our biggest fear is the flooding:โ Winter Springs residents brace for Tropical Storm Helene
People who live near Gee Creek are once again worried about flooding as Tropical Storm Helene makes its way to Florida.
Could Helene shift east like Hurricane Ian did en route to Florida?
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.
Hereโs whatโs steering the likely Gulf of Mexico hurricane, Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, to Florida
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 was designated by the National Hurricane Center earlier Monday.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 forms and strengthens, warnings issued for Carolinas
The National Hurricane Center announced that Invest 95L is now classified as a potential tropical cyclone to enable tropical storm warnings along the Southeast coast. There are no tropical threats to central Florida.
Invest 91L is expected to develop into a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico this week
A messy cluster of thunderstorms in the southwest Gulf might turn into a tropical system next week.
LIVE RADAR: Another round of heavy rain as a cool front approaches Central Florida
A few strong thunderstorms are possible and we may see rainfall of 2-4 inches or more in some areas, which could lead to flooding.
โWe donโt go out there:โ Family shares how they stay safe at the beach during holiday weekend
There's still time left to enjoy the holiday weekend, and should you spend some of that time at the beach, but it's important to keep water safety in mind.
3 areas to watch as the tropics become more active. What you need to know
As we head into Labor Day weekend, the tropics are becoming increasingly active. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring three areas for potential development.
Hurricane Ernesto to send big waves and rip current risk to Florida. Hereโs when
Hurricane Ernesto will pass hundreds of miles east of Florida, however the large storm will create dangerous beach conditions locally.
National Hurricane Center officially unveils new โexperimentalโ cone
The experimental cone is geared to help highlight the far-reaching impacts of a storm rather than just show the track of the center of the storm.
โEssential to our society:โ Leaders push for OSHA heat protection standards for workers
As temperatures continue to soar across the country, the threat of heat-related illnesses for those who work outside is becoming increasingly concerning.
Colorado State forecasters still predict โextremely activeโ hurricane season in latest update
Several times through the hurricane season, meteorologists from Colorado State University update their tropical activity forecasts. The latest revision came early August and still calls for an โextremely active Atlantic hurricane season in 2024.โณ
Tropical weather arrives in Central Florida. Hereโs what you can expect
Hurricane Debby continues its path toward the Gulf Coast of Florida on Sunday, with most models favoring a landfall between Apalachicola and Perry by Monday morning.
โVery large and very wet:โ Florida emergency leader Kevin Guthrie talks impact of Tropical Storm Debby
Tropical depression 4 strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby on Saturday as the storm continued to move through Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
Atlantic disturbance holds 40% chance for tropical development, hurricane center says
A disturbance in the Atlantic is holding at medium chances into Sunday evening for tropical development over the next week.
Development chances hold steady overnight for disturbance in Atlantic, hurricane center says
A disturbance in the Atlantic maintained medium chances into Sunday morning for tropical development over the next week.
New system highlighted off Florida coast expected to increase rain, storm chances
While activity across much of the tropics remains limited, the National Hurricane Center has highlighted a broad low-pressure system off the southeast coast of the U.S.
With hurricane season already active, Colorado State forecasters increase storm prediction
CSU revised its forecast for the 2024 hurricane season upward โ from 23 named storms to 25 named storms.
Hurricane Beryl becomes earliest Category 5 storm on record
As of 11 p.m. Monday, Hurricane Hunters have found that Berylโs maximum sustained winds have increased to 160 mph, making the storm a category 5 hurricane on the Saffir Simpson scale.
โWe are ready for that:โ Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for this hurricane season
With this hurricane season already breaking records, state and and local emergency management leaders are urging Floridians to start preparing now.
Lightning death toll goes up approaching most active time of year for strikes
The National Lightning Safety Council has announced another death due to lightning making the fatality count 3 so far this year.