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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Atlantic hurricane season has started early 7 years in a row

Atlantic hurricane season has started early 7 years in a row

The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season may not be until June 1, but a tropical cyclone has developed earlier than that date in each of the last seven years.

The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season may not be until June 1, but a tropical cyclone has developed earlier than that date in each of the last seven years.

Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds

Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds

A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.

A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.

NOAA hurricane hunter retires after 42-year career: ‘Such a thrill’

NOAA hurricane hunter retires after 42-year career: ‘Such a thrill’

From Allen to Andrew to Katrina, NOAA Flight Director Jack Parrish has seen the worst hurricanes of the last four decades — and flown through them. Now, with his feet back on the ground, he’s ready for a new perspective.

From Allen to Andrew to Katrina, NOAA Flight Director Jack Parrish has seen the worst hurricanes of the last four decades — and flown through them. Now, with his feet back on the ground, he’s ready for a new perspective.

Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says

Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says

Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.

Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.

Florida escapes relatively unscathed as hurricane season comes to an end

Florida escapes relatively unscathed as hurricane season comes to an end

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active on record. It's the second consecutive year that all storm names were exhausted.

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was the third most active on record. It's the second consecutive year that all storm names were exhausted.

Florida dodges bullet as storm season nears end

Florida dodges bullet as storm season nears end

For the second consecutive year, the hurricane season has exhausted a list of names. But with days to go before the Nov. 30 end of the season, Florida has had brushes with only three named systems that were mostly rainmakers.

For the second consecutive year, the hurricane season has exhausted a list of names. But with days to go before the Nov. 30 end of the season, Florida has had brushes with only three named systems that were mostly rainmakers.

NHC: Wanda could become tropical storm, won’t threaten U.S.

NHC: Wanda could become tropical storm, won’t threaten U.S.

Wanda could become a tropical storm Tuesday, but the forecast track shows it remaining in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, avoiding the U.S. altogether.

Wanda could become a tropical storm Tuesday, but the forecast track shows it remaining in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, avoiding the U.S. altogether.