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On Monday afternoon, at 1 p.m. National Hurricane Center issued a SPECIAL Tropical Weather Outlook for an area of rotation in the subtropical Atlantic.
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.
Tropical Storm Sara has weakened to a tropical depression after making landfall in Belize, where forecasters expect heavy rain to cause flash flooding and mudslides.
All eyes remain on Tropical Storm Sara as moisture associated with it could be playing a role in our Central Florida forecast next week.
More than one month after Hurricane Milton moved through Central Florida, debris pickup remains one of the biggest tasks for counties.
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.
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.
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.
Tropical Storm Rafael has strengthened to near hurricane intensity as it barrels toward the Cayman Islands and Cuba, where it was forecast to hit as a full hurricane.
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening to a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba.
A hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica have been issued as a weather system in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen.
Hurricane Milton ripped part of the roof off of Tropicana Field late Wednesday evening as Hurricane Milton moved through the state.
A tornado touched down and crossed Interstate 75 in South Florida as tornadic supercells from Hurricane Milton began to sweep the state, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.
In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled.
The last time the eye of a major storm like Hurricane Milton directly struck Tampa Bay was 1921 when the city was a sleepy backwater.
A hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning within 36 hours.
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.
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.
A weak stalled front over Central Florida will keep the area unsettled for a few more days with rain chances remaining elevated Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
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.
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.
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted the western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico for more potential tropical development.
Two tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land.
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.
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 has made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm as forecasters warn of “catastrophic” flooding along the Gulf Coast.
As the storm lifts through the Gulf of Mexico, outer bands from Helene will move onshore and push through Central Florida.
Hurricane officials take to social media to say that Helene is not making a big move east.
As of the 1 a.m. update, Helene had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and was moving north at 12 mph.
Forecasters are warning that Hurricane Helene will intensify into a major storm before striking Florida and further inland as it heads northward across the Gulf of Mexico.
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 John fell apart as quickly as it formed but left destruction along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, including deadly mudslides and flooding that may linger.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 was designated by the National Hurricane Center earlier Monday.
Central Florida is experiencing a dry start to fall with low rain chances, but potential tropical developments could bring more rain later in the week.
Exact path and intensity remains a bit uncertain until we have a official defined system to track.
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor three areas for potential tropical development in the next 2-7 days.
Heavy winds and rains from a storm in the Atlantic that wasn’t quite organized enough to get a name hit a stretch of the southeastern U.S. coast.
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.
A tropical storm is expected to develop in the Atlantic later Thursday as the National Hurricane Center monitors three other areas.
As Hurricane Francine, which officially strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday, continues its track toward the coast of Louisiana, it is expected to make landfall by late Wednesday.
A disturbance moving into the Gulf of Mexico is expected to become a tropical storm Monday as it heads toward the coast near Texas and Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A messy cluster of thunderstorms in the southwest Gulf might turn into a tropical system next week.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four areas, including two designated as Invest 99L and Invest 90L, as we approach the peak of hurricane season.
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.
Get the latest Central Florida forecast, including rain chances and a look at the potential tropical development.
Rain chances are a bit lower than in recent days as Central Florida is tapping into a little more drier air with a 30-50% chance of isolated showers and storms.
Three tropical cyclones are swirling over the Pacific Ocean, including a tropical storm that blasted Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain.
