The season’s first tropical cyclone forms sixteen days before the official start of hurricane season.

Heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf are expected Friday across southeast Florida from a potential tropical or subtropical storm developing nearby.

A disturbance near The Bahamas might develop into a subtropical storm this weekend, but it poses no significant threat to the state of Florida.

Beneficial rain is still expected for South Florida, but amounts will be much lighter across the rest of the state.

Moisture is expected to return to the Sunshine State this weekend, and it will likely bring much-needed rain to the drought-stricken landscape of central and south Florida.

Imaging self-isolating at home, and being without power, running water, or access to food for days, if not weeks.

Knowing your zone will make it much easier to know when to go.

The first step to preparing is learning about your risk.