13 hours agoDisturbance poised to develop, approach Lesser Antilles early next week
A strong tropical disturbance over the eastern Atlantic – designated Invest 95L by the National Hurricane Center – is poised to organize into the first significant storm of the young hurricane season as it churns toward the easternmost Caribbean islands for early next week.1 day agoTropical wave train picks up steam
In Tuesday’s newsletter we previewed a tropical wave – a strong disturbance emerging off the coast of Africa – that could make a run at development as it heads toward the Caribbean for next week. By late yesterday, NHC added the area to its outlook, indicating slow development in the days ahead.2 days agoA preview of things to come for July
3 days agoBiggest dust outbreak of the season blankets the Atlantic
So far the Atlantic hurricane season hasn’t thrown us any curveballs. It’s been business-as-usual for June with lots of rich tropical air getting pulled out of the Caribbean, one named tropical storm (Alberto) that formed almost to the day we’d expect our first named storm, and two close-call tropical depressions that just couldn’t make it the extra mile.Disturbance almost a depression on the doorstep of the Southeast US
The disturbance we’ve been following since this weekend took advantage of a narrow window of more conducive conditions to make a run at becoming a tropical depression on approach to the southeastern U.S. Friday morning.Alberto moves ashore in Mexico as tropical disturbance nears the Southeast US
Tropical Storm Alberto came ashore around daybreak Thursday near the border of Tamaulipas and Veracruz in northeastern Mexico.Miami-Dade officials urge residents affected by severe flooding to fill out survey
Miami-Dade County officials are urging all residents and business owners who were affected by last week’s severe flooding to fill out a survey to help them better assess which areas of the county were most affected and to help them connect residents with resources or services they may need.Alberto forms, bringing major coastal flooding and heavy rains to Texas
The large and lumbering circulation of the tropical disturbance formerly designated Potential Tropical Cyclone One has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.First forecast cone of the hurricane season issued as the tropics awaken
On Monday, the National Hurricane Center designated the sprawling area of low pressure twisting through the southern Gulf of Mexico Potential Tropical Cyclone One, introducing the first forecast cone of the 2024 hurricane season.Torrential tropical rains headed to Texas with area to watch off the Southeast
It’s a scenario South Floridians know all-too-well. A major surge of saturated tropical air from the Caribbean will bring rounds of heavy rainfall and a prolonged, multi-day flood threat – but this week on the other side of the Gulf to parts of northern Mexico and much of South Texas.Over 75 million people in the US are under heat alerts. Go indoors and hydrate
Over 75 million people in the United States are under extreme heat alerts as a heat wave moves eastward.Emergency management directors talk about recent flooding in South Florida
Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Kevin Guthrie, the management director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, on the state's response to the recent flooding emergency in areas of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.New system could bring tropical threat to Florida this week
As we say often in this newsletter, things can change in a hurry in the tropics, and with formation areas closer to the U.S. in the early months, it’s always worth a daily check-in. Our forecast models reminded us of this over the weekend as they quickly latched on to a new system east of the Bahamas for possible development in the days ahead.A dry Fathers’ Day to help recovery after days of flooding in South Florida
New flooding is highly unlikely on Saturday in South Florida. Widespread clouds are set to keep the chance of rain at 50% in South Florida.Flood risk is very low Saturday in South Florida
New flooding is highly unlikely on Saturday in South Florida. Widespread clouds are set to keep the chance of rain at 50% in South Florida.Flooding causes property damage, covers roads, prompts evacuations in areas of Miami-Dade, Broward counties
Three days of heavy rainfall flooded some areas of Miami-Dade and Broward counties before scattered showers continued Friday and there was a 50% probability of more rain Saturday.