Seminole County preps for Helene as flooding concerns grow

Seminole County is especially worried about the soon-to-be Hurricane Helene because they have only just recovered from flooding in different locations around the city.

Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge

Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems. 

Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Tropical Storm Helene update: Gov. DeSantis press conference
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Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie held a news conference Tuesday morning to discuss the state's preparations ahead of projected Hurricane Helene's potential landfall.

Florida hurricane prep guide: Emergency kit, evacuation zone, shelters, emergency contacts

Officials are encouraging residents to prepare as Florida appears to be in the path of a potential tropical storm or hurricane. Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to rapidly strengthen into a hurricane – possibly a major hurricane – in the Gulf of Mexico – and Florida is in the storm's potential path.

Is next named tropical storm in the Caribbean? NHC monitoring disturbance

A tropical disturbance expected to form in the Caribbean Sea in the coming days has a medium chance – 60% – of further development over the next week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Odds increase for development of disturbance in Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, NHC says: Will it affect Florida?

The odds of a tropical disturbance developing in the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southeastern Gulf of Mexico have increased, according to the National Hurricane Center’s (NHC) Thursday advisory.

Tropics update: New disturbance threat puts Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean on alert

A potential disturbance in the Caribbean Sea is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center to see if it develops into a tropical system on its way toward the Gulf of Mexico.

The Central American Gyre: What to know as hurricane season continues

Learn how the Central American Gyre, a broad low-pressure system, can influence tropical storm formation and impact hurricane season. Stay informed about its potential effects on the Gulf and Caribbean.

Francine strengthens into hurricane as Texas, Louisiana rush preparations

Hurricane Francine has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Francine forms in Gulf of Mexico, forecast to become hurricane

Tropical Storm Francine has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, and millions of people along parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Texas to Louisiana are bracing for a potentially life-threatening Category 2 hurricane strike this week.

Chances increase for development of tropical disturbance in Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center is tracking potential tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico, and conditions are starting to look more favorable.

Invests 90L, 99L among 4 tropical systems being monitored for development in Atlantic: NHC

Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are monitoring four tropical disturbances swirling in the Atlantic Basin, including a newly designated Invest 99L off the U.S. East Coast and Invest 90L off the Gulf Coast.

Colorado State University says next 2 weeks will be below average for tropical development

For the next two weeks, researchers at Colorado State University expect a 60% likelihood of below-average tropical activity, 30% of average activity, and 10% of above-normal activity.