Tropical Storm Bonnie forms, aims for Central America

A tropical disturbance that’s continuing to zip across the southern Caribbean Sea is now the second-named storm of the Atlantic season has formed: Tropical Storm Bonnie.

Tropical Storm Bonnie may form in Caribbean; current track takes it to Pacific Ocean

Tropical Storm Bonnie is expected to form sometime Thursday, forecasters say, adding that its forecast track doesn't impact Florida, let alone the entire U.S.

Why didn't Tropical Storm Alex form in the Gulf of Mexico?

The early season setting that so many tropical systems struggle to organize in proved to be unsurmountable for Potential Tropical Cyclone One -- which didn't become Tropical Storm Alex until it reached the Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Alex: First named storm of 2022 season forms over Atlantic

Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, gained a bit more force as it headed toward Bermuda on Sunday after dumping rain on parts of Florida, flooding some roads.

Potential Tropical Cyclone One moves across state, soaks South Florida

Potential Tropical Cyclone One had a high chance of developing into something stronger as it rolled off the coast of Mexico but it did not materialize into a named system by Saturday morning as it bared down on South Florida with flooding rain.

Heavy rain expected in South Florida as tropical system makes its way over Florida

While the heaviest rain is expected to be in South Florida, parts of the Bay Area could see plenty of rain as a tropical system makes its way over the state.

Sandbag sites open around Bay Area ahead of tropical system

While mainly South Florida will get the brunt of heavy rain this weekend from a tropical system, some Bay Area governments still want to make sure residents are prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas.

Potential Tropical Cyclone One forms in Gulf, to bring heavy rain to South Florida

A disturbance heading for the Sunshine State will bring heavy rain to South Florida, and, at the moment, the forecast shows conditions are not favorable for it to rapidly intensify as it travels through the Gulf.

Tampa tests drones to improve safety, response time after a hurricane

On Wednesday, several Tampa city employees went hands-on with drones that may be some of the first tools used should a hurricane blow through this season. 

Preparation is key: 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is officially here

June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season – the one season Floridians do not look forward to, but it's also the time to get ready as officials say it's better to be proactive than reactive.

Agatha weakens over Mexico, remnants will likely soak at least South Florida this weekend

Agatha started as a strong, record-breaking hurricane for the Eastern Pacific season, but has now been downgraded to a tropical storm as Mexico's rough terrain tears it apart. As its remnants enter the Gulf, there is a 60% chance it could redevelop into another tropical system.

1 out of 4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings, survey says

According to a AAA survey, 1 out of 4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings while 60% would leave for a hurricane that is at least a Category 3.

Pacific’s Hurricane Agatha's remnants could bring plenty of rain to Florida this weekend

The Eastern Pacific hurricane season is underway with Hurricane Agatha ready to make landfall in Mexico, but as its remnants make their way to the Gulf this week, that tropical moisture could end up as far north as the Bay Area, bringing more rain this weekend.

New NOAA research takes hurricane hunting to new heights

Researchers at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s operations center in Lakeland are testing new technology that could help forecasters more accurately predict a hurricane’s movement and intensity.

Florida's hurricane sales tax holiday includes pet supplies for first time

With a sales-tax "holiday" starting this weekend, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcoming hurricane season.

NOAA forecasts above-average 2022 Atlantic hurricane season with up to 21 named storms

A little more than a week away from the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook for the 2022 season, predicting an above-average number of named storms.