Uncertainty in the fate of the developing storm is high, but parts of the Sunshine State could be affected by the end of the week.
Uncertainty in the fate of the developing storm is high, but parts of the Sunshine State could be affected by the end of the week.
While the season's first hurricane makes landfall in South Texas this weekend, a new tropical wave in the Central Atlantic could be one Floridians need to watch.
Tropical Storm Hanna — the earliest recorded “H” storm — developed late Thursday evening in the western Gulf of Mexico.
Tropical Storm Watches are in effect for the Texas Gulf coast ahead of the likely arrival and strengthening of the season's eighth tropical depression.
Tropical Depression Seven strengthened into Tropical Storm Gonzalo Wednesday morning in the central Atlantic, and it could become a hurricane before it approaches the Lesser Antilles this weekend.
The tropical wave that has been depositing soaking downpours over parts of South Florida, the Keys, and the western half of the Florida peninsula may be the next system to organize into a tropical depression this week.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves for potential development, but neither are a significant or direct threat to Florida over the next five days.
A tropical wave in the northern Caribbean is expected to cross South Florida this week, which could produce multiple rounds of rain, waterspouts, and urban street flooding at times.