Tropical Depression Seventeen forms in the Atlantic
It should strengthen into Tropical Storm Philippe today, but it currently poses no threats to the United States.
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Potential Tropical Storm 16 is sitting off South Florida coast
It is forecast to become Tropical Storm Ophelia in the next 24 hours as it moves to the north
1 dead in Maine after Lee brought strong winds, rain to New England
A man died in the coastal town of Seaport on Saturday, after a tree limb fell onto his car and brought power lines down with it.
Lee to make landfall in Nova Scotia midday as a post-tropical system
Elsewhere across the Atlantic Ocean, we have Tropical Storm Margot and Tropical Depression 15.
Meteorologists on Hurricane Lee's projected path and timeline
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
Tropical Depression 13 forms in Central Atlantic
KC Sherman says it is forecast to turn north and not threaten the US.
Satellite images show Hurricane Idalia's massive flooding in Florida
Before-and-after pictures show the extent of flooding caused by Hurricane Idalia after it made landfall.
Key moments from Hurricane Idalia's landfall
Hurricane Idalia made landfall along the Keaton Beach area in Taylor County Wednesday morning before moving to Georgia as a Category 1 storm.
Hurricane Idalia: How you can help our neighbors impacted by storm
Organizations across South Florida are stepping up to help our neighbors on the other coast to the north as they brace for Hurricane Idalia.
Tropical Depression #11 forms in Central Atlantic
Some slight strengthening is possible during the next day or so
Hurricane Idalia update: Here's what you need to know
As Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia to make landfall, many public and private agencies are preparing for the storm.
Idalia: Florida's Gulf coast on alert for intensifying storm
Part of Florida's Gulf Coast was bracing as Tropical Storm Idalia intensified Monday and forecasters predicted it would hit in days as a major hurricane with potentially life-threatening storm surges.
Floridians preparing for expected Hurricane Idalia
Idalia could approach Florida on Wednesday with winds of up to 115 mph
Some South Florida residents fear flooding from Idalia's rains
Residents of Edgewood, which flooded from a storm in April, fear rainy and windy conditions could add insult to injury
NEXT Weather forecast for Monday 8/28/2023 12PM
NEXT Weather meteorologist KC Sherman has your Monday afternoon forecast and a look at what to expect from Idalia when it passes to our west.
Gov. DeSantis on preparations for Idalia
The storm is expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a major hurricane.
DeSantis: Be 'vigilant' as Idalia threatens
The storm, named Idalia, was upgraded to a tropical storm on Sunday.
Tracking The Tropics: Tropical Storm Idalia forms as it continues toward Florida's Gulf Coast
The latest forecast has Idalia making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near the Big Bend area of Florida.
DeSantis orders storm preparations
Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the state Division of Emergency Management to prepare for a storm that could affect Florida next week.
Tracking The Tropics: Possible tropical depression heading toward Florida Gulf Coast next week
If the system does become a named storm, it will be called Idalia.
Tracking The Tropics: Tropical Depression 10 remains steady, just shy of tropical storm strength
Provided nothing else develops prior to that, this system will be named Idalia.
South Florida could seek drenching rain from disturbance in Caribbean
The National Hurricane Center gives the area a 70% chance of development over the next seven days
South Florida water officials eye adjustments amid looming storm
The South Florida Water Management District said its crews are ready to make adjustments to prepare primary canals for potentially soaking rains that could result from a tropical system.
Tropical Storm Franklin batters Dominican Republic
At least six communities were cut off by heavy rains
Tropical Storm Franklin made landfall on southern coast of Dominican Republic
Harold dissipated over northern Mexico
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Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
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House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
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