Tropical Storm Fernand expected to weaken as we approach peak of hurricane season, NHC says

Little change in strength is expected from Tropical Storm Fernand over the next 12 hours, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) say the storm will become post-tropical by Wednesday night.

Maps: Tropical Storm Fernand, Invest 99L

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Fernand, which is expected to stay out in the open ocean, and Invest 99L, which has the chance of becoming a tropical depression.

Tropical Storm Fernand tracker: Forecast, timeline, spaghetti models

Tropical Storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the 6th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Fernand is expected to stay out into the ocean and does not currently pose a threat to Florida or the United States.

Tropical Storm Fernand forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Fernand – pronounced fair-nahn – has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical weather maps: NHC outlook, Saharan dust, water temperatures, wave heights

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs for six months every year, from June 1 to November 30. It is important to stay alert, stay aware, and stay connected to the latest news and updates on potential tropical disturbances, storms, or hurricanes.

Tropical Depression Barry makes landfall over Mexico

Tropical Storm Barry weakened to a tropical depression before making landfall Sunday night over Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. 

Tropics update: NHC tracking disturbance near Florida over July 4 weekend

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking a new disturbance that could potentially develop over Florida during the July 4 weekend.

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast: 17 storms in above-average season

Colorado State University released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, predicting an above-average season for tropical storms and hurricanes.

2025 Atlantic hurricane season guide: storm names, predictions, Florida impact, activity zones

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ended with 18 storms, 11 tropical storms, and 5 hurricanes – 3 of which made landfall in Florida (2 as major hurricanes). The 2025 hurricane season is a few months away (Feb. 21 marks 100 days until June 1, the official start of the hurricane season).

Tropical Storm Sara tracker: Spaghetti models, cone, path, potential Florida impacts

Tropical Storm Sara has formed in the Caribbean and is expected to bring life-threatening rainfall, flooding, and the potential for mudslides to parts of Central America, the National Hurricane Center said.

Invest 98L forms near Bahamas, as Tropical Storm Rafael spins in Gulf of Mexico

With weeks left in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Rafael spins in the Gulf of Mexico, and a new disturbance near the Bahama is being tracked for potential development.

Hurricane Rafael forms in the Caribbean, tropical storm watch for Florida Keys

Rafael was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane Tuesday night, and is expected to strengthen further, possibly becoming a Category 2 or 3 storm, according to FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergren.

Tropical Storm Rafael tracker: Latest path, spaghetti models

Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday afternoon in the Caribbean Sea, where it is expected to cross Jamaica, the Grand Cayman Islands, and Cuba, before entering the Gulf of Mexico this week. It is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before weakening back down to a tropical storm in the Gulf.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to become hurricane in Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday afternoon in the Caribbean, and is forecast to briefly become a Category 2 hurricane later this week over Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 forecast to become hurricane in Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico

A tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea, now known as Potential Tropical Cyclone 18, is likely to become Tropical Storm Rafael by Monday and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday night.