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Tropical Storm Sara weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in Belize
Read full article: Tropical Storm Sara weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in BelizeTropical Storm Sara has weakened to a tropical depression after making landfall in Belize, where forecasters expect heavy rain to cause flash flooding and mudslides.
Tropical moisture from Sara could head to Central Florida. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Tropical moisture from Sara could head to Central Florida. Here’s what to knowAll eyes remain on Tropical Storm Sara as moisture associated with it could be playing a role in our Central Florida forecast next week.
‘It’s not a sprint:’ Here’s why it’s taking so long to collect Milton debris
Read full article: ‘It’s not a sprint:’ Here’s why it’s taking so long to collect Milton debrisMore than one month after Hurricane Milton moved through Central Florida, debris pickup remains one of the biggest tasks for counties.
Models, satellite: Invest 99L expected to strengthen, could impact Florida. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Models, satellite: Invest 99L expected to strengthen, could impact Florida. Here’s what to knowWhile 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.
Invest 99L designated in Caribbean. Here’s what that means for Florida
Read full article: Invest 99L designated in Caribbean. Here’s what that means for FloridaWhile 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.
Tropics Watch: First spaghetti models for Invest 99 show possible track through Gulf of Mexico
Read full article: Tropics Watch: First spaghetti models for Invest 99 show possible track through Gulf of MexicoWhile 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.
Tropical Storm Rafael swirls over the Gulf, NHC watching Invest 98L
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael swirls over the Gulf, NHC watching Invest 98LTo 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 near hurricane intensity as it barrels toward Cuba and Cayman Islands
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael near hurricane intensity as it barrels toward Cuba and Cayman IslandsTropical 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.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricaneForecasters 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.
Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores
Read full article: Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near AzoresA 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.
Roof rips away from Tropicana Field as Hurricane Milton roars through Florida
Read full article: Roof rips away from Tropicana Field as Hurricane Milton roars through FloridaHurricane Milton ripped part of the roof off of Tropicana Field late Wednesday evening as Hurricane Milton moved through the state.
Tornado crosses I-75 in South Florida as Hurricane Milton supercells sweep state
Read full article: Tornado crosses I-75 in South Florida as Hurricane Milton supercells sweep stateA 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.
UPDATED COUNTY-BY-COUNTY IMPACTS: How Hurricane Milton will affect Central Florida
Read full article: UPDATED COUNTY-BY-COUNTY IMPACTS: How Hurricane Milton will affect Central FloridaMilton officially made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
Read full article: Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists sayIn 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.
As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?
Read full article: As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?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.
Central Florida goes through more than 2 dozen tornado warnings so far as Hurricane Milton nears
Read full article: Central Florida goes through more than 2 dozen tornado warnings so far as Hurricane Milton nearsA hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning within 36 hours.
Tracking Hurricane Milton: Cone, spaghetti models, more as storm targets Florida
Read full article: Tracking Hurricane Milton: Cone, spaghetti models, more as storm targets FloridaHurricane Milton presents an increasing risk of storm surge and wind impacts for portions of Florida's Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical moisture to surge in from Gulf of Mexico to Florida. Here’s when
Read full article: Tropical moisture to surge in from Gulf of Mexico to Florida. Here’s whenAn 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.
Stalled front leads to more scattered storms in Central Florida. Here’s when things change
Read full article: Stalled front leads to more scattered storms in Central Florida. Here’s when things changeA 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.
Hurricane Kirk forms in Atlantic, slow development still possible in Gulf
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk forms in Atlantic, slow development still possible in GulfCentral 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.
Timeline shifts slightly for possible tropical development in Gulf of Mexico. Here’s the latest
Read full article: Timeline shifts slightly for possible tropical development in Gulf of Mexico. Here’s the latestAn 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.
Another system could move into the Gulf late this week; DeSantis addresses storm concerns
Read full article: Another system could move into the Gulf late this week; DeSantis addresses storm concernsThe National Hurricane Center has highlighted the western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico for more potential tropical development.
Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land
Read full article: Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from landTwo tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land.
Possible tropical development in the Caribbean and Gulf this week
Read full article: Possible tropical development in the Caribbean and Gulf this weekAn 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 forms in the Atlantic. Here’s the latest in the tropics
Read full article: Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic. Here’s the latest in the tropicsTropical 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.
Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Read full article: Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricaneHurricane Helene has made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm as forecasters warn of “catastrophic” flooding along the Gulf Coast.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in briefing as Hurricane Helene nears landfall
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in briefing as Hurricane Helene nears landfallAs the storm lifts through the Gulf of Mexico, outer bands from Helene will move onshore and push through Central Florida.
No, the eye of Helene did not move drastically east. Hurricane still targeting Big Bend of Florida
Read full article: No, the eye of Helene did not move drastically east. Hurricane still targeting Big Bend of FloridaHurricane officials take to social media to say that Helene is not making a big move east.
CONE, MODELS, SATELLITE: Hurricane Helene now expected to strike Florida as massive Category 4 storm
Read full article: CONE, MODELS, SATELLITE: Hurricane Helene now expected to strike Florida as massive Category 4 stormAs of the 1 a.m. update, Helene had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and was moving north at 12 mph.
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
Read full article: A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inlandForecasters 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.
Could Helene shift east like Hurricane Ian did en route to Florida?
Read full article: 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.
CONE, MODELS, SATELLITE: Tropical Storm Helene forms, projected to become major hurricane on path toward Florida
Read full article: CONE, MODELS, SATELLITE: Tropical Storm Helene forms, projected to become major hurricane on path toward FloridaTropical Storm Helene formed in the Caribbean on Tuesday on a projected path toward Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coast
Read full article: Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coastHurricane 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.
Here’s what’s steering the likely Gulf of Mexico hurricane, Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, to Florida
Read full article: Here’s what’s steering the likely Gulf of Mexico hurricane, Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, to FloridaPotential Tropical Cyclone 9 was designated by the National Hurricane Center earlier Monday.
Dry start to fall but tropical trouble nears Florida this week. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Dry start to fall but tropical trouble nears Florida this week. Here’s what to knowCentral Florida is experiencing a dry start to fall with low rain chances, but potential tropical developments could bring more rain later in the week.
CONE, MODELS: Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 forecast to become hurricane on projected path to Florida
Read full article: CONE, MODELS: Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 forecast to become hurricane on projected path to FloridaExact path and intensity remains a bit uncertain until we have a official defined system to track.
Still too soon to know: Potential tropical system could enter Gulf of Mexico next week
Read full article: Still too soon to know: Potential tropical system could enter Gulf of Mexico next weekThe National Hurricane Center continues to monitor three areas for potential tropical development in the next 2-7 days.
Wind, rain but no name as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas coast
Read full article: Wind, rain but no name as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas coastHeavy 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.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 forms and strengthens, warnings issued for Carolinas
Read full article: Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 forms and strengthens, warnings issued for CarolinasThe 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.
Tropical storm to develop in Atlantic; hurricane center watches 2 other areas
Read full article: Tropical storm to develop in Atlantic; hurricane center watches 2 other areasA tropical storm is expected to develop in the Atlantic later Thursday as the National Hurricane Center monitors three other areas.
Hurricane Francine takes aim at Louisiana coast; tropical depression forms in Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Francine takes aim at Louisiana coast; tropical depression forms in AtlanticAs 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.
Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to become hurricane
Read full article: Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to become hurricaneA 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.
Invest 91L is expected to develop into a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico this week
Read full article: Invest 91L is expected to develop into a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico this weekA messy cluster of thunderstorms in the southwest Gulf might turn into a tropical system next week.
Invests 99L, 90L and 2 other areas in tropics monitored for development
Read full article: Invests 99L, 90L and 2 other areas in tropics monitored for developmentThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring four areas, including two designated as Invest 99L and Invest 90L, as we approach the peak of hurricane season.
3 areas to watch as the tropics become more active. What you need to know
Read full article: 3 areas to watch as the tropics become more active. What you need to knowAs we head into Labor Day weekend, the tropics are becoming increasingly active. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring three areas for potential development.
Another round of afternoon storms in Central Florida. Here’s when rain chances ramp up
Read full article: Another round of afternoon storms in Central Florida. Here’s when rain chances ramp upGet the latest Central Florida forecast, including rain chances and a look at the potential tropical development.
Isolated storms, heat in Central Florida. Here’s your forecast
Read full article: Isolated storms, heat in Central Florida. Here’s your forecastRain 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.
Tropical Storm Hone moves past Hawaii as two other cyclones stay active in the Pacific Ocean
Read full article: Tropical Storm Hone moves past Hawaii as two other cyclones stay active in the Pacific OceanThree tropical cyclones are swirling over the Pacific Ocean, including a tropical storm that blasted Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain.
Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic
Read full article: Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open AtlanticTwo people who drowned off South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island where rip current warnings related to Hurricane Ernesto were posted have been identified as Ohio men.