Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Fay formed southwest of the Azores in the northeast Atlantic, but there is no direct threat to land.

Florida Gulf Coast University researchers are investigating why nearby barrier islands can respond differently to the same storm to give those communities a blueprint for best hurricane protection

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is poised to take the record for the furthest into the season before a hurricane formed.

A very strong El Niño can knock back the drought that has had a grip on South Florida since early 2025, and ease the wildfire threat. Or not.

Tropical Storm Dolly no longer has a closed circulation and is now a tropical wave.

Two tropical waves around the coast of Africa are being watched.

More than a month into hurricane season and no storms yet have threatened the Sunshine State. Still, that doesn’t mean residents should not be prepared.

The Sarasota County Commission on Wednesday approved a $91.8 million budget amendment to fund hurricane recovery projects, a stark reminder that efforts to return the area to a sense of normalcy after a rash of major storms remains a work in progress.

Local experts say that with an increase in tropical disturbances, and as the area progresses into a new hurricane season every year, mangroves have little time to recover, and therefore, lack strength to guard our coastlines from inclement weather.

National Weather Service meteorologists across the state of Florida are teaming-up before the peak of hurricane season to review recommended tropical readiness, preparedness, response and recovery actions.