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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.