Hurricane Season

Colorado State University hurricane researchers are maintaining their forecast for a slightly above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, citing an above-average tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea surface temperatures as a primary factor for their prediction of eight hurricanes this year.

As we approach the peak of hurricane season, tropical activity tends to ramp up in August with more tropical waves emerging from Africa. These are the three historical areas where most storms have formed.

Florida House Bill 7031 was signed on June 30 and eliminates state sales tax on hurricane kit essentials. The law takes effect Aug. 1.

On average, a wave this far would take over 8 days to come close to the U.S. What are the chances of this developing?

The first named storm of Hurricane Season has kicked off what it expected to be a busy storm period. A new app has been released the offers up-to-date information about a variety of weather concerns.

Charlotte County Public Works is helping residents prepare for hurricane season.

As part of of budgets cuts, staff reductions were made to both NOAA and FEMA. As Hurricane Season arrives, the Trump Administration is looking to add over 100 employees to help stabilize operations.

Ahead of a forecasted active hurricane season, Florida Power & Light and Community Cooperative teamed up on Tuesday to distribute hurricane preparedness meal kits to over 500 seniors throughout Lee County.

Severe cuts to the National Weather Service by the Trump administration has many worried as hurricane season gets under way.

A New WGCU Documentary, Rising: Surviving The Surge, captures the previous unheard stories from individuals who were stuck in the destruction that surrounded the area following Hurricane Ian.