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.

3 disturbances in the Caribbean, Atlantic as 2024 hurricane season continues

The area of potential tropical development in the Caribbean has increased in development chances. It has increased from a 40% chance to 50% chance of formation by the weekend. 

Caribbean system likely to develop over the next couple of days, NHC says

Forecasters are closely monitoring a broad area of low pressure over the Caribbean with a 40% chance of tropical development over the next week. 

Caribbean system could potentially develop in the next seven days, NHC says

Forecasters are closely monitoring a broad area of low pressure over the Caribbean with a 40% chance of tropical development over the next week.

Something may yet be brewing in the tropics: See 3 possible scenarios

The National Hurricane Center says no additional tropical development is expected within the next seven days. But don’t let your guard down on the tropics just yet — signs are emerging that the break may be brief.

Tropical Storm Oscar set to track away from Florida

On Monday evening, Tropical Storm Oscar was over Cuba’s eastern coast, bringing strong winds and rain.

Hurricane Oscar makes landfall over Caribbean, second landfall over Cuba

Hurricane Oscar made landfall early Sunday morning on Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas and over Cuba hours later, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Nadine makes landfall in Belize; Oscar becomes small, powerful hurricane

Tropical Storm Nadine made landfall over Beliza, and Oscar quickly went from a tropical storm or a hurricane on its way towards Turks and Caicos, the National Hurricane Center said.

Frustration mounts in Cocoa Beach over FEMA response following tornado

More than a week after a tornado touched down, frustration is growing among Cocoa Beach residents as they struggle to rebuild their homes and businesses with limited help from FEMA.

17 tornadoes confirmed in Central Florida, Tampa during Hurricane Milton: NWS

At least 17 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Central Florida and the Tampa Bay region in the hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast, according to the National Weather Service.

Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree

It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.

Hurricane Milton photos: The impact on the Bay Area

Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf coast as a major hurricane, causing devastation as it moved through the Tampa Bay area late Wednesday and early Thursday.