Tropical Depression 5 likely to become Tropical Storm Elsa Thursday
Forecasters are keeping an eye on an area of low pressure that has a high chance of developing into at least a tropical depression.
Forecasters are keeping an eye on an area of low pressure that has a high chance of developing into at least a tropical depression.
Danny weakens to Tropical Depression after making landfall on South Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Danny weakened to a Tropical Depression but continued to dump heavy rain over parts of Georgia and South Carolina Monday evening.
Tropical Storm Danny weakened to a Tropical Depression but continued to dump heavy rain over parts of Georgia and South Carolina Monday evening.
Disturbance off South Carolina coast has narrow window for development
A loosely organized area of showers and storms, located east-southeast of Charleston, SC, had shown signs of getting better organized Sunday, but strong upper-level winds have been working against it so far.
A loosely organized area of showers and storms, located east-southeast of Charleston, SC, had shown signs of getting better organized Sunday, but strong upper-level winds have been working against it so far.
Hurricane Enrique sweeps past Mexico’s southwestern coast
The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season stayed just off Mexico’s southwestern coast Sunday.
The first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season stayed just off Mexico’s southwestern coast Sunday.
Claudette regains tropical storm strength after 13 deaths, including 8 kids in youth van
Eight children in a van from a youth home for abused or neglected children were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on a wet interstate.
Eight children in a van from a youth home for abused or neglected children were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on a wet interstate.
Tropical system takes aim for northern Gulf coast heading into Father’s Day weekend
The tropical system could bring up to 12 inches of rain through the weekend to the central U.S. Gulf Coast.
The tropical system could bring up to 12 inches of rain through the weekend to the central U.S. Gulf Coast.
Warnings issued as Tropical Storm Claudette expected to form in Gulf
The National Hurricane Center has issued tropical storm warnings for the central Gulf Coast ahead of the likely formation of Tropical Storm Claudette, which is expected to dump several inches of rain on Louisiana but stay west of Florida.
The National Hurricane Center has issued tropical storm warnings for the central Gulf Coast ahead of the likely formation of Tropical Storm Claudette, which is expected to dump several inches of rain on Louisiana but stay west of Florida.
Tropical Storm Bill forms off coast of North Carolina, on 'fast path' away from U.S.
The second named storm of this year’s hurricane season, Tropical Storm Bill, has formed far off the North Carolina coast.
The second named storm of this year’s hurricane season, Tropical Storm Bill, has formed far off the North Carolina coast.
Costs and benefits of underground power lines in Florida
When a hurricane whips through, underground power lines could keep the lights on. But it costs as much as $1 million a mile, and when something does go wrong, they have to be dug up to get fixed -- which opponents warn will drive up electric bills.
When a hurricane whips through, underground power lines could keep the lights on. But it costs as much as $1 million a mile, and when something does go wrong, they have to be dug up to get fixed -- which opponents warn will drive up electric bills.
Season's second tropical depression forms as forecasters watch two other areas of interest
Forecasters say the second tropical depression of the season has formed and they are now watching two other areas for tropical development, though none of the potential systems poses an immediate threat to Florida.
Forecasters say the second tropical depression of the season has formed and they are now watching two other areas for tropical development, though none of the potential systems poses an immediate threat to Florida.
Gulf's first tropical system possible next week
It’s a common spot for tropical development this time of year. It looks like a broad area of low pressure should form early next week over the Bay of Campeche, and gradually move north through the week.
It’s a common spot for tropical development this time of year. It looks like a broad area of low pressure should form early next week over the Bay of Campeche, and gradually move north through the week.
As hurricane season starts again, memories of 2004 will always linger
2004 brought Charley, Jeanne, and Frances -- a triple-hit that left devastation across the Tampa Bay area and central Florida, especially in the normally quiet town of Lake Wales.
2004 brought Charley, Jeanne, and Frances -- a triple-hit that left devastation across the Tampa Bay area and central Florida, especially in the normally quiet town of Lake Wales.
Hurricane Hunters ready to take off from Lakeland, gather invaluable data for Atlantic season
Every hurricane season, a group of brave pilots and scientists heads into storms to collect data needed to create forecasts and keep people safe – and it all starts from Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Every hurricane season, a group of brave pilots and scientists heads into storms to collect data needed to create forecasts and keep people safe – and it all starts from Lakeland Linder International Airport.
First day of hurricane season 2021 starts quietly
June 1 is the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season, and it begins this year with no tropical activity expected in the next five days.
June 1 is the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season, and it begins this year with no tropical activity expected in the next five days.
Biden gets hurricane season briefing at FEMA, doubles funding for extreme weather
President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.
President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.
Ana becomes a post-tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean: NHC
Ana weakened into a post-tropical cyclone late Sunday as it moved away from Bermuda.
Ana weakened into a post-tropical cyclone late Sunday as it moved away from Bermuda.
Ana weakens into a depression as it moves away from Bermuda
Tropical Storm Ana was moving away from Bermuda early Sunday after bringing rain and wind to the island in the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said.
Tropical Storm Ana was moving away from Bermuda early Sunday after bringing rain and wind to the island in the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said.
Subtropical Storm Ana jump-starts 2021 Atlantic hurricane season
The first storm of the 2021 hurricane season has formed in the Atlantic, but it poses no threat to the U.S. Meanwhile, another system in the Gulf of Mexico will soak the Gulf Coast.
The first storm of the 2021 hurricane season has formed in the Atlantic, but it poses no threat to the U.S. Meanwhile, another system in the Gulf of Mexico will soak the Gulf Coast.
Emergency managers prepare for above-average hurricane season
The one thing we know for sure about hurricanes is they're bigger than all of us. What we don't know is how many there will be, if they'll hit land, or how strong they'll be.
The one thing we know for sure about hurricanes is they're bigger than all of us. What we don't know is how many there will be, if they'll hit land, or how strong they'll be.
NOAA expects above-average hurricane season in 2021
The 2021 hurricane season will be another busy one, according to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but probably not quite as busy as last year’s record-shattering season.
The 2021 hurricane season will be another busy one, according to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but probably not quite as busy as last year’s record-shattering season.



















