First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Hurricane Melissa is the 13th named storm in the Atlantic of the 2025 hurricane season.
Priscilla has been losing punch but could still bring flash flooding to the southwestern U.S. over the weekend, forecasters say.
Thunderstorms continue to organize around a storm center with estimated sustained winds of 50 mph.
Tropical Storm Jerry could become a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters say.
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a post-tropical storm after lashing Bermuda with wind and rain.
Along the beaches of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties on Sunday, you'll see red flags indicating that there are rip currents.
Hurricane Humberto's swells will probably cause "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions," the National Hurricane Center warned.
Friday morning was mostly quiet across South Florida but later in the day, scattered storms will develop.
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Tropical Storm Fernand formed on Saturday, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Erin was on the verge of becoming the Atlantic season's first hurricane early Friday.
This system is likely to become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Erin, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The NEXT Weather team is monitoring an area of low pressure that is looking better defined as it approaches the Cabo Verde Islands Sunday night.
As the Atlantic Ocean stirs with a tropical storm and two disturbances, including one off Northeast Florida, the university's researchers maintained that the season's activity will be slightly above normal.
National Hurricane Center forecasters say the two storms are expected to drench the region for several days.
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
The National Hurricane Center said swells generated by Hurricane Barbara will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico over the next few days.
Tropical systems are categorized by wind speed, but experts say there's much more to the story when it comes to storm impacts.
Tropical Storm Sara made landfall near Dangriga, about 55 miles southeast of the capital Belmopan, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said.
Honduran officials said that there had been at least 90 rescues and over 47,000 people affected by the storm.
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finish line, the Caribbean apparently has other thoughts in mind.
Rafael, the 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, became a hurricane on Tuesday evening as it approached the Cayman Islands.
The Atlantic Hurricane season has been busy with 15 named storms already forming this year. The season runs through Nov. 30.
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The school board was set to vote Wednesday night on a preliminary search plan that includes a $50,000 budget.
Travel experts say this potential bailout could be a good deal for consumers, but not for taxpayers.
The search caused major disruptions for people trying to get through the area, with some waiting for hours as roads remained shut down.
Rick Case Kia Sunrise and CEO Rita Case were named to Kia America's President's Club, recognizing top U.S. dealers for sales performance and customer satisfaction.
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16, the University of South Florida Police Department said. Loved ones say their disappearances are out of character and they're concerned.
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