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  • Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm

    Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

    Hundreds of thousands of people had been evacuated to shelters in Cuba. A hurricane warning was in effect for the provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, Holguin and Las Tunas.

    Early Wednesday, Melissa had top sustained winds of 120 mph (193 kph) and was moving northeast at 10 mph (16 kph) according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The hurricane was centered 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Chivirico and about 60 miles (97 kilometers) west-southwest of Guantánamo, Cuba.

    Melissa was forecast to cross the island through the morning and move into the Bahamas later Wednesday. The continuing intense rain could cause life-threatening flooding with numerous landslides, U.S. forecasters said. A hurricane watch was in effect for Bermuda.

    Melissa struck Jamaica on Tuesday with top sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kph).

    The storm was expected to generate a storm surge of up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) in the region and drop up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain in parts of eastern Cuba.

    “Numerous landslides are likely in those areas,” said Michael Brennan, director of the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.

    The hurricane could worsen Cuba’s severe economic crisis, which already has led to prolonged power blackouts, fuel shortages and food shortages.

    “There will be a lot of work to do. We know there will be a lot of damage,” Díaz-Canel said in a televised address, in which he assured that “no one is left behind and no resources are spared to protect the lives of the population.”

    At the same time, he urged the population not to underestimate the power of Melissa, “the strongest ever to hit national territory.”

    Provinces from Guantánamo — in the far east — to Camagüey, almost in the center of elongated Cuba, had already suspended classes on Monday.

    As Cuba prepared for the storm, officials in Jamaica prepared to fan out Wednesday to assess the damage.

    Extensive damage was reported in parts of Clarendon in southern Jamaica and in the southwestern parish of St. Elizabeth, which was “under water,” said Desmond McKenzie, deputy chairman of Jamaica’s Disaster Risk Management Council.

    The storm also damaged four hospitals and left one without power, forcing officials to evacuate 75 patients, McKenzie said.

    More than half a million customers were without power as of late Tuesday as officials reported that most of the island experienced downed trees, power lines and extensive flooding.

    The government said it hopes to reopen all of Jamaica’s airports as early as Thursday to ensure the quick distribution of emergency relief supplies.

    The storm already was blamed for seven deaths in the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica, three in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic, where another person remains missing.

    The death toll from Hurricane Melissa reached seven on Tuesday as Jamaica continued to feel impacts.

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  • Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm

    Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

    Hundreds of thousands of people had been evacuated to shelters in Cuba. A hurricane warning was in effect for the provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, Holguin and Las Tunas.

    Early Wednesday, Melissa had top sustained winds of 120 mph (193 kph) and was moving northeast at 10 mph (16 kph) according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The hurricane was centered 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Chivirico and about 60 miles (97 kilometers) west-southwest of Guantánamo, Cuba.

    Melissa was forecast to cross the island through the morning and move into the Bahamas later Wednesday. The continuing intense rain could cause life-threatening flooding with numerous landslides, U.S. forecasters said. A hurricane watch was in effect for Bermuda.

    Melissa struck Jamaica on Tuesday with top sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kph).

    The storm was expected to generate a storm surge of up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) in the region and drop up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) of rain in parts of eastern Cuba.

    “Numerous landslides are likely in those areas,” said Michael Brennan, director of the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.

    The hurricane could worsen Cuba’s severe economic crisis, which already has led to prolonged power blackouts, fuel shortages and food shortages.

    “There will be a lot of work to do. We know there will be a lot of damage,” Díaz-Canel said in a televised address, in which he assured that “no one is left behind and no resources are spared to protect the lives of the population.”

    At the same time, he urged the population not to underestimate the power of Melissa, “the strongest ever to hit national territory.”

    Provinces from Guantánamo — in the far east — to Camagüey, almost in the center of elongated Cuba, had already suspended classes on Monday.

    As Cuba prepared for the storm, officials in Jamaica prepared to fan out Wednesday to assess the damage.

    Extensive damage was reported in parts of Clarendon in southern Jamaica and in the southwestern parish of St. Elizabeth, which was “under water,” said Desmond McKenzie, deputy chairman of Jamaica’s Disaster Risk Management Council.

    The storm also damaged four hospitals and left one without power, forcing officials to evacuate 75 patients, McKenzie said.

    More than half a million customers were without power as of late Tuesday as officials reported that most of the island experienced downed trees, power lines and extensive flooding.

    The government said it hopes to reopen all of Jamaica’s airports as early as Thursday to ensure the quick distribution of emergency relief supplies.

    The storm already was blamed for seven deaths in the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica, three in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic, where another person remains missing.

    The death toll from Hurricane Melissa reached seven on Tuesday as Jamaica continued to feel impacts.

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  • Tropical Storm Imelda continues moving away from US coast; Florida could see some impacts

    Tropical Storm Imelda continues to move away from the U.S coast on Monday — but the region will still see some impacts from the storm. At 8 a.m. Monday, Imelda was moving north at 8 mph. A faster motion to the east-northeastward moving away from the southeastern U.S. is expected by the middle part of this week. On the forecast track, the center of the system is expected to move across the central and northwestern Bahamas Sunday night and then turn east-northeastward, moving away from the southeastern U.S. by the middle part of this week. Maximum sustained winds: 145 mphMinimum central pressure: 993 mb Watches/warnings A tropical storm warning is in effect for portions of the Northwestern Bahamas, including Eleuthera, the Abacos, Grand Bahama Island and the surrounding keys. Possible impactsWIND Tropical storm conditions in portions of the northwestern Bahamas should continue through today. RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to produce additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches across eastern Cuba and 4 to 8 inches across the northwest Bahamas through Tuesday. This rainfall will likely produce flash and urban flooding. Mudslides are also possible in areas of higher terrain across eastern Cuba.Storm total rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with local maxima of 4 inches are expected through Tuesday across northeast Florida, coastal South Carolina, and coastal sections of southeast North Carolina. This rainfall could result in isolated flash and urban flooding.As Imelda passes near Bermuda, 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is expected from Wednesday into Thursday.STORM SURGEA storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 1to 3 feet above ground level along the immediate coast in areas of onshore winds in the northwestern Bahamas. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large waves. Minor coastal flooding is possible in areas of onshore winds over the Southeastern U.S. coastline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the surge occurs over the next several high tide cycles: Volusia/Brevard County Line, Florida to the South Santee River, South Carolina…1 to 2 ft SURF Swells generated by Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are affecting the Bahamas and will spread to much of the east coast of the U.S. early this week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Hurricane season 2025The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Stay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.>> More: 2025 Hurricane Survival GuideThe First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.>> 2025 hurricane season | WESH long-range forecast

    Tropical Storm Imelda continues to move away from the U.S coast on Monday — but the region will still see some impacts from the storm.

    At 8 a.m. Monday, Imelda was moving north at 8 mph.

    A faster motion to the east-northeastward moving away from the southeastern U.S. is expected by the middle part of this week.

    On the forecast track, the center of the system is expected to move across the central and northwestern Bahamas Sunday night and then turn east-northeastward, moving away from the southeastern U.S. by the middle part of this week.

    • Maximum sustained winds: 145 mph
    • Minimum central pressure: 993 mb

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    Watches/warnings

    A tropical storm warning is in effect for portions of the Northwestern Bahamas, including Eleuthera, the Abacos, Grand Bahama Island and the surrounding keys.

    Possible impacts

    WIND

    Tropical storm conditions in portions of the northwestern Bahamas should continue through today.

    RAINFALL:

    Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to produce additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches across eastern Cuba and 4 to 8 inches across the northwest Bahamas through Tuesday.

    This rainfall will likely produce flash and urban flooding. Mudslides are also possible in areas of higher terrain across eastern Cuba.

    Storm total rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with local maxima of 4 inches are expected through Tuesday across northeast Florida, coastal South Carolina, and coastal sections of southeast North Carolina.

    This rainfall could result in isolated flash and urban flooding.

    As Imelda passes near Bermuda, 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is expected from Wednesday into Thursday.

    STORM SURGE

    A storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 1to 3 feet above ground level along the immediate coast in areas of onshore winds in the northwestern Bahamas. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large waves.

    Minor coastal flooding is possible in areas of onshore winds over the Southeastern U.S. coastline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the surge occurs over the next several high tide cycles: Volusia/Brevard County Line, Florida to the South Santee River, South Carolina…1 to 2 ft

    SURF

    Swells generated by Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are affecting the Bahamas and will spread to much of the east coast of the U.S. early this week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

    Hurricane season 2025

    The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Stay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.

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  • NHC monitoring multiple systems, including potential tropical storm

    NHC monitoring multiple systems, including potential tropical storm

    Video above: Latest on Tropical Depression 18With less than a month of hurricane season left, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential. Here’s the latest on Tropical Depression 18 and more. Tropical Depression 18Tropical Depression, which was upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 on Monday morning, is currently strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea. The NHC expects this system to become a tropical storm Monday, named Rafael.Click here for the latest.Tropical Storm Patty Currently located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the NHC says Tropical Storm Patty is quickly losing its tropical characteristics.Patty is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone late Monday. There are currently no impacts to land in the United States as the system continues to quickly move east north-east.Area of interest in the southwestern AtlanticWhile nothing has formed so far, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form near the northern Leeward Islands in the next few days.After that, the system could develop slowly as it moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic. It’s too early to know exactly where this system may head or how strong it will become, but the NHC says formation chances are low for now. Models will become more accurate when or if the low actually forms. Formation chance in the next 48 hours: near 0%Formation chance in the next seven days: 20%> Related: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls> Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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    Video above: Latest on Tropical Depression 18

    With less than a month of hurricane season left, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential.

    Here’s the latest on Tropical Depression 18 and more.

    Tropical Depression 18

    Tropical Depression, which was upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 on Monday morning, is currently strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea. The NHC expects this system to become a tropical storm Monday, named Rafael.

    Click here for the latest.

    Tropical Storm Patty

    Currently located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the NHC says Tropical Storm Patty is quickly losing its tropical characteristics.

    Patty is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone late Monday. There are currently no impacts to land in the United States as the system continues to quickly move east north-east.

    Area of interest in the southwestern Atlantic

    While nothing has formed so far, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form near the northern Leeward Islands in the next few days.

    After that, the system could develop slowly as it moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic. It’s too early to know exactly where this system may head or how strong it will become, but the NHC says formation chances are low for now.

    Models will become more accurate when or if the low actually forms.

    Formation chance in the next 48 hours: near 0%

    Formation chance in the next seven days: 20%

    > Related: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls

    > Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024

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  • NHC monitoring multiple systems, including potential tropical storm

    NHC monitoring multiple systems, including potential tropical storm

    With less than a month of hurricane season left, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential. Here’s the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 and more. Potential Tropical Cyclone 18PTC 18 is currently strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea. The NHC expects this system to become a tropical storm Monday, named Rafael.Click here for the latest.Tropical Storm Patty Currently located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the NHC says Tropical Storm Patty is quickly losing its tropical characteristics.Patty is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone late Monday. There are currently no impacts to land in the United States as the system continues to quickly move east north-east.Area of interest in the southwestern AtlanticWhile nothing has formed so far, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form near the northern Leeward Islands in the next few days.After that, the system could develop slowly as it moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic. It’s too early to know exactly where this system may head or how strong it will become, but the NHC says formation chances are low for now. Models will become more accurate when or if the low actually forms. Formation chance in the next 48 hours: near 0%Formation chance in the next seven days: 20%> Related: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls> Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    With less than a month of hurricane season left, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential.

    Here’s the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 and more.

    Potential Tropical Cyclone 18

    PTC 18 is currently strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea. The NHC expects this system to become a tropical storm Monday, named Rafael.

    Click here for the latest.

    Tropical Storm Patty

    Currently located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the NHC says Tropical Storm Patty is quickly losing its tropical characteristics.

    Patty is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone late Monday. There are currently no impacts to land in the United States as the system continues to quickly move east north-east.

    Area of interest in the southwestern Atlantic

    While nothing has formed so far, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form near the northern Leeward Islands in the next few days.

    After that, the system could develop slowly as it moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic. It’s too early to know exactly where this system may head or how strong it will become, but the NHC says formation chances are low for now.

    Models will become more accurate when or if the low actually forms.

    Formation chance in the next 48 hours: near 0%

    Formation chance in the next seven days: 20%

    > Related: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls

    > Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024

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  • Development chances rise for Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 in Caribbean; NHC monitoring other areas

    Development chances rise for Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 in Caribbean; NHC monitoring other areas

    Video above: Latest on the tropicsThe National Hurricane Center is tracking three areas of interest as we enter the final month of hurricane season. PTC 18 in the western Caribbean SeaPotential Tropical Cyclone 18 is a broad area of low pressure in the South Central Caribbean Sea. According to the NHC, the system is expected to become a tropical depression in the next day or two as it moves toward Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Cuba. Tropical storm watches or warnings are expected to be issued late Sunday, as heavy rains are expected in these three areas. The system is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday. However, where the system goes after is still unclear. Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft are investigating the system, according to the NHC. The following named storm will be Rafael. Formation chance through 48 hours: 90%Formation chance through seven days: 90%Area of low pressure near the southeastern BahamasA trough of low pressure near the Southeastern Bahamas is producing disorganized showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds, according to the NHC. The system’s slow development is possible the next day as it moves westward toward Cuba and the Bahamas. The system is expected to be absorbed into the low-pressure area in the Caribbean, PTC 18, by late Monday, ending its chance of further development. Heavy rains are possible during the following days across the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas. Formation chance through 48 hours: 10% Formation chance through 7 days: 10% RELATED: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls Area of low pressure southwestern Atlantic The NHC is monitoring an area of disturbed weather that is expected to develop near the northeastern Leeward Islands around the middle of the week. Slow development is possible as it moves westward over the southwestern Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours.: 0%Formation chance through 7 days: 10% Subtropical Storm Patty in North AtlanticSubtropical Storm Patty formed in the Atlantic on Saturday, according to the NHC. The system poses no threat to Florida. As the system moves eastward during the next few days, any additional development into a subtropical or tropical cyclone is expected to be slow. Maximum sustained winds: 45 mphMinimum central pressure: 992 mbRELATED: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024 First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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    The National Hurricane Center is tracking three areas of interest as we enter the final month of hurricane season.

    PTC 18 in the western Caribbean Sea

    Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 is a broad area of low pressure in the South Central Caribbean Sea.

    According to the NHC, the system is expected to become a tropical depression in the next day or two as it moves toward Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Cuba.

    Tropical storm watches or warnings are expected to be issued late Sunday, as heavy rains are expected in these three areas.

    The system is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday. However, where the system goes after is still unclear.

    Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft are investigating the system, according to the NHC.

    The following named storm will be Rafael.

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    Formation chance through 48 hours: 90%

    Formation chance through seven days: 90%

    Area of low pressure near the southeastern Bahamas

    A trough of low pressure near the Southeastern Bahamas is producing disorganized showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds, according to the NHC.

    The system’s slow development is possible the next day as it moves westward toward Cuba and the Bahamas.

    The system is expected to be absorbed into the low-pressure area in the Caribbean, PTC 18, by late Monday, ending its chance of further development.

    Heavy rains are possible during the following days across the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: 10%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 10%

    RELATED: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls

    Area of low pressure southwestern Atlantic

    The NHC is monitoring an area of disturbed weather that is expected to develop near the northeastern Leeward Islands around the middle of the week.

    Slow development is possible as it moves westward over the southwestern Atlantic.

    Formation chance through 48 hours.: 0%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 10%

    Subtropical Storm Patty in North Atlantic

    Subtropical Storm Patty formed in the Atlantic on Saturday, according to the NHC.

    The system poses no threat to Florida.

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    As the system moves eastward during the next few days, any additional development into a subtropical or tropical cyclone is expected to be slow.

    Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph

    Minimum central pressure: 992 mb

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  • Tropics: 3 areas being monitored as we enter final month of hurricane season

    Tropics: 3 areas being monitored as we enter final month of hurricane season

    Video above: Latest on the tropicsThe National Hurricane Center is tracking three areas of interest as we enter the final month of hurricane season. Invest 97- L in the Southwestern Caribbean SeaInvest 97- L will likely develop over the southwestern Caribbean Sea during the next day or two.Gradual development is possible after that, and a tropical depression could form over the weekend or early next week while the system drifts generally northward or northwestward over the central or western Caribbean Sea. Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible during the next several days across portions of the area from Nicaragua southeastward and eastward to northern Colombia. Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft will investigate the system on Sunday, according to the NHC. Formation chance through 48 hours: 80%Formation chance through 7 days: 90% To read more on Invest 97-L, click here.Area of low pressure near Greater AntillesA trough of low pressure near Puerto Rico is producing widespread cloudiness and showers over the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the northern Leeward Islands, and the adjacent waters of the Atlantic and the northeastern Caribbean. Slow development of this system is possible during the next 2-3 days as it moves west-northwestward near the Greater Antilles. After that time, this system is expected to be absorbed into the low pressure area over the Caribbean. Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible during the next several days from the northern Leeward Islands westward across Puerto Rico and Hispaniola to eastern Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas. Formation chance through 48 hours.: 10% Formation chance through 7 days: 10 % RELATED: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfallsSubtropical Storm Patty in North AtlanticSubtropical Storm Patty formed in the Atlantic on Saturday, according to the NHC. Showers and thunderstorms have developed near the center of a storm-force non-tropical low-pressure area located about 85 miles southeast of the Azores.The system poses no threat to Florida. As the system moves eastward during the next few days, any additional development into a subtropical or tropical cyclone is expected to be slow. Maximum sustained winds: 50 mphMinimum central pressure: 989 mbTo read more on Patty, click here.RELATED: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    Video above: Latest on the tropics

    The National Hurricane Center is tracking three areas of interest as we enter the final month of hurricane season.

    Invest 97- L in the Southwestern Caribbean Sea

    Invest 97- L will likely develop over the southwestern Caribbean Sea during the next day or two.

    Gradual development is possible after that, and a tropical depression could form over the weekend or early next week while the system drifts generally northward or northwestward over the central or western Caribbean Sea.

    Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible during the next several days across portions of the area from Nicaragua southeastward and eastward to northern Colombia.

    Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft will investigate the system on Sunday, according to the NHC.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: 80%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 90%

    To read more on Invest 97-L, click here.

    Area of low pressure near Greater Antilles

    A trough of low pressure near Puerto Rico is producing widespread cloudiness and showers over the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the northern Leeward Islands, and the adjacent waters of the Atlantic and the northeastern Caribbean.

    Slow development of this system is possible during the next 2-3 days as it moves west-northwestward near the Greater Antilles. After that time, this system is expected to be absorbed into the low pressure area over the Caribbean.

    Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible during the next several days from the northern Leeward Islands westward across Puerto Rico and Hispaniola to eastern Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas.

    Formation chance through 48 hours.: 10%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 10 %

    RELATED: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls

    Subtropical Storm Patty in North Atlantic

    Subtropical Storm Patty formed in the Atlantic on Saturday, according to the NHC.

    Showers and thunderstorms have developed near the center of a storm-force non-tropical low-pressure area located about 85 miles southeast of the Azores.

    The system poses no threat to Florida.

    As the system moves eastward during the next few days, any additional development into a subtropical or tropical cyclone is expected to be slow.

    Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph

    Minimum central pressure: 989 mb

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  • Tropics: 3 areas being monitored as we enter final month of hurricane season

    Tropics: 3 areas being monitored as we enter final month of hurricane season

    The National Hurricane Center is tracking three areas of interest as we enter the final month of hurricane season. Southwestern Caribbean SeaA broad area of low pressure is likely to develop over the southwestern Caribbean Sea during the next day or two. Gradual development is possible thereafter, and a tropical depression could form over the weekend or early next week while the system drifts generally northward or northwestward over the central or western Caribbean Sea. Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible during the next several days across portions of the area from Nicaragua southeastward and eastward to northern Colombia. Formation chance through 48 hours: 30%Formation chance through 7 days: 70% Northeastern Caribbean Sea and Greater AntillesA trough of low pressure near Puerto Rico is producing widespread cloudiness and showers over the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the northern Leeward Islands, and the adjacent waters of the Atlantic and the northeastern Caribbean. Slow development of this system is possible during the next 2-3 days as it moves west-northwestward near the Greater Antilles. After that time, this system is expected to be absorbed into the low pressure area over the Caribbean. Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible during the next several days from the northern Leeward Islands westward across Puerto Rico and Hispaniola to eastern Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas. Formation chance through 48 hours.: 10% Formation chance through 7 days: 10 % RELATED: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfallsNorth AtlanticShowers and thunderstorms have developed near the center of a storm-force non-tropical low pressure area located about 550 miles west of the western Azores. Any additional development into a subtropical or tropical cyclone is expected to be slow to occur as the system moves eastward during the next few days. Formation chance through 48 hours: 20%Formation chance through 7 days: 20%RELATED: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    The National Hurricane Center is tracking three areas of interest as we enter the final month of hurricane season.

    Southwestern Caribbean Sea

    A broad area of low pressure is likely to develop over the southwestern Caribbean Sea during the next day or two. Gradual development is possible thereafter, and a tropical depression could form over the weekend or early next week while the system drifts generally northward or northwestward over the central or western Caribbean Sea.

    Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible during the next several days across portions of the area from Nicaragua southeastward and eastward to northern Colombia.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: 30%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 70%

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    Northeastern Caribbean Sea and Greater Antilles

    A trough of low pressure near Puerto Rico is producing widespread cloudiness and showers over the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the northern Leeward Islands, and the adjacent waters of the Atlantic and the northeastern Caribbean. Slow development of this system is possible during the next 2-3 days as it moves west-northwestward near the Greater Antilles. After that time, this system is expected to be absorbed into the low pressure area over the Caribbean. Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible during the next several days from the northern Leeward Islands westward across Puerto Rico and Hispaniola to eastern Cuba and the southeastern Bahamas.

    Formation chance through 48 hours.: 10%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 10 %

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    North Atlantic

    Showers and thunderstorms have developed near the center of a storm-force non-tropical low pressure area located about 550 miles west of the western Azores.

    Any additional development into a subtropical or tropical cyclone is expected to be slow to occur as the system moves eastward during the next few days.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: 20%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 20%

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  • National Hurricane Center tags new disturbance in Caribbean Sea that could develop next week

    National Hurricane Center tags new disturbance in Caribbean Sea that could develop next week

    STILL GOT A COUPLE MORE WEEKS LEFT OF HURRICANE SEASON. THAT’S RIGHT. 34 DAYS, IN FACT, TO BE THE OFFICIAL COUNT HERE. BUT WE ARE TRACKING A BIT OF A DISTURBANCE. A TROPICAL WAVE IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA THIS MORNING. GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT IS POSSIBLE THROUGH LATE WEEK WITH THIS FEATURE AS IT DRIFTS NORTHEASTWARD IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA. THE CHANCES OF IT DEVELOPING FAIRLY LOW. ONLY A 30% CHANCE OVER THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS. HERE’S A LOOK AT THE SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON OF THE GFS AND THE EUROPEAN MODELS. TWO OF OUR LONG RANGE GLOBAL MODELS, AND YOU CAN SEE THE GREEN IS INDICATED BY THE GFS HERE. THE GFS WANTS TO TRY TO DEVELOP SOMETHING BY SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK. EUROPEAN THOUGH NOT SHOWING ANYTHING. SO AGAIN A LOT OF DISCREPANCIES WITH THIS. STILL WAY TOO EARLY TO KNOW EXACTLY IF IT CAN DEVELO

    National Hurricane Center tags new disturbance in Caribbean Sea that could develop next week

    Video above: Latest coverage about the tropicsThe National Hurricane Center tagged a new area of low pressure that will likely develop over the Caribbean Sea around mid-next week.Southwestern Caribbean SeaAs it moves northeast across the southwestern Caribbean Sea, the gradual development of an area of low pressure could be possible by the end of next week, according to the NHC. Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024The system has zero chance of development over the next two days. However, this likelihood rises to 30 percent over the following seven days. It is still too early to determine the system’s specific track and possible effects on Florida. Hurricane season in Florida ends on Nov. 30. Related: Hurricane KidCast: What’s a hurricane? And more answers to kids’ questionsFirst Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Video above: Latest coverage about the tropics

    The National Hurricane Center tagged a new area of low pressure that will likely develop over the Caribbean Sea around mid-next week.

    Southwestern Caribbean Sea

    As it moves northeast across the southwestern Caribbean Sea, the gradual development of an area of low pressure could be possible by the end of next week, according to the NHC.

    Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024

    The system has zero chance of development over the next two days. However, this likelihood rises to 30 percent over the following seven days.

    It is still too early to determine the system’s specific track and possible effects on Florida.

    Hurricane season in Florida ends on Nov. 30.

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  • High pressure expected to spare Florida as NHC monitors Invest 94-L, another disturbance

    High pressure expected to spare Florida as NHC monitors Invest 94-L, another disturbance

    Note: Video above is previous coverageAs Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, two major storms that hit the state back-to-back, the tropics are not slowing down.The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Invest 94-L and a second disturbance in the Caribbean, though neither system appears to pose a threat to Florida.Invest 94-L: Tracking a disturbance in the AtlanticInvest 94-L, a trough of low pressure located over the central tropical Atlantic, could become a tropical depression late this week, but the NHC says circulation associated with this system is becoming less defined.> Related: What’s an invest?Currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, Invest 94-L was previously embedded in a dry, unfavorable environment that prevented it from developing any further. Now, as the system moves generally westward, the NHC says conditions could become marginally conducive for formation, with gradual development beginning late week. As the system nears the Leeward and Virgin Islands, the NHC thinks a tropical depression could form, though high pressure across Florida is expected to protect the state from impacts. Current models show an insignificant system moving into the Caribbean, where it could interact with land and die out.Formation chances are pretty low and have slightly decreased over the week. In the next 48 hours, the NHC says there is a 30% chance of this system developing. Those odds are just 40% in the next seven days. With very little data at this time, model information should be taken loosely. When, if ever, the system develops, models will become more consistent in terms of path and intensity. There is plenty of time to monitor the system and lots of unknowns, so no need to panic.MORE: Get the Facts: Addressing rumors of ‘Nadine’ in the tropicsA second disturbance: Western Caribbean SeaThe NHC is also watching a second broad area of low pressure a little further south that is producing some showers and thunderstorms.Though the chances are low right now, the NHC says some gradual development of this system is possible if it strays over water while moving slowly northwestward toward Central America.Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is expected across portions of Central America later this week, the NHC said.Formation chances remain very low for now, holding at 20% for the next 48 hours and only 20% in the next seven days — also a decrease from previous advisories.First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Note: Video above is previous coverage

    As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, two major storms that hit the state back-to-back, the tropics are not slowing down.

    The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Invest 94-L and a second disturbance in the Caribbean, though neither system appears to pose a threat to Florida.

    Invest 94-L: Tracking a disturbance in the Atlantic

    Invest 94-L, a trough of low pressure located over the central tropical Atlantic, could become a tropical depression late this week, but the NHC says circulation associated with this system is becoming less defined.

    > Related: What’s an invest?

    Currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, Invest 94-L was previously embedded in a dry, unfavorable environment that prevented it from developing any further. Now, as the system moves generally westward, the NHC says conditions could become marginally conducive for formation, with gradual development beginning late week.

    As the system nears the Leeward and Virgin Islands, the NHC thinks a tropical depression could form, though high pressure across Florida is expected to protect the state from impacts. Current models show an insignificant system moving into the Caribbean, where it could interact with land and die out.

    Formation chances are pretty low and have slightly decreased over the week. In the next 48 hours, the NHC says there is a 30% chance of this system developing. Those odds are just 40% in the next seven days.

    With very little data at this time, model information should be taken loosely. When, if ever, the system develops, models will become more consistent in terms of path and intensity. There is plenty of time to monitor the system and lots of unknowns, so no need to panic.

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    MORE: Get the Facts: Addressing rumors of ‘Nadine’ in the tropics

    A second disturbance: Western Caribbean Sea

    The NHC is also watching a second broad area of low pressure a little further south that is producing some showers and thunderstorms.

    Though the chances are low right now, the NHC says some gradual development of this system is possible if it strays over water while moving slowly northwestward toward Central America.

    Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is expected across portions of Central America later this week, the NHC said.

    Formation chances remain very low for now, holding at 20% for the next 48 hours and only 20% in the next seven days — also a decrease from previous advisories.

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  • NHC monitoring Kirk, Joyce, Isaac and more at the peak of hurricane season

    NHC monitoring Kirk, Joyce, Isaac and more at the peak of hurricane season

    The National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple disturbances, depressions and named storms all across the Atlantic and Caribbean.On the heels of Helene, here is everything to know about what the NHC is watching now.Tropical Storm Kirk — Eastern and Central Tropical AtlanticPreviously Tropical Depression Twelve, Tropical Storm Kirk formed over the Atlantic on Monday morning, the NHC said.Click here for the latest on Tropical Storm Kirk, expected to become a major hurricane on its path through Atlantic. Tropical wave — Eastern AtlanticFurther east in the Atlantic, the NHC is monitoring a new tropical wave near the coast of Africa.Currently located a few hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands, the NHC says the system producing increasing shower and thunderstorm activity could encounter upper-level winds that are conducive for development. A tropical depression is “very likely” to form in the next few days as the system moves slowly west or north-westward.Formation chances are “medium” for the next 48 hours (50%), and jump to 90% in the next seven days.This system is likely to become the next named storm of the hurricane season, Leslie. Tropical wave — Caribbean SeaThe NHC is closely monitoring a tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea that could form into a depression before or while moving into the Gulf of Mexico. According to the NHC, interests along the United States Gulf Coast, including Florida, should monitor this system closely. For the latest, click here.Post-Tropical Cyclone IsaacCurrently 480 miles north-northwest of the Azores, Isaac officially became post-tropical on Monday, the NHC said. As of 11 a.m., the system has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and a minimum central pressure of 983 mb. Officials say slow weakening is forecast as the system stay out at sea.The only impacts the National Hurricane Center is monitoring is life-threatening surf and rip currents in the Azores. The NHC has finished issuing advisories on Isaac.Tropical Depression JoyceAlready weaking from its tropical storm status last week, Joyce is expected to become a remnant low later today — dissipating completely by Wednesday, the NHC said. The system is barely holding its tropical cyclone status. Currently 940 miles east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, maximum sustained winds associated with Joyce are 35 mph and the minimum central pressure is 1006 mb.According to current models, Joyce will slowly weaken and stay out at sea. There are no hazards affecting land, officials say.First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    The National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple disturbances, depressions and named storms all across the Atlantic and Caribbean.

    On the heels of Helene, here is everything to know about what the NHC is watching now.

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    Tropical Storm Kirk — Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic

    Previously Tropical Depression Twelve, Tropical Storm Kirk formed over the Atlantic on Monday morning, the NHC said.

    Click here for the latest on Tropical Storm Kirk, expected to become a major hurricane on its path through Atlantic.

    Tropical wave — Eastern Atlantic

    Further east in the Atlantic, the NHC is monitoring a new tropical wave near the coast of Africa.

    Currently located a few hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands, the NHC says the system producing increasing shower and thunderstorm activity could encounter upper-level winds that are conducive for development.

    A tropical depression is “very likely” to form in the next few days as the system moves slowly west or north-westward.

    Formation chances are “medium” for the next 48 hours (50%), and jump to 90% in the next seven days.

    This system is likely to become the next named storm of the hurricane season, Leslie.

    Tropical wave — Caribbean Sea

    The NHC is closely monitoring a tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea that could form into a depression before or while moving into the Gulf of Mexico.

    According to the NHC, interests along the United States Gulf Coast, including Florida, should monitor this system closely.

    For the latest, click here.

    Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaac

    Currently 480 miles north-northwest of the Azores, Isaac officially became post-tropical on Monday, the NHC said.

    As of 11 a.m., the system has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and a minimum central pressure of 983 mb. Officials say slow weakening is forecast as the system stay out at sea.

    The only impacts the National Hurricane Center is monitoring is life-threatening surf and rip currents in the Azores.

    The NHC has finished issuing advisories on Isaac.

    Tropical Depression Joyce

    Already weaking from its tropical storm status last week, Joyce is expected to become a remnant low later today — dissipating completely by Wednesday, the NHC said. The system is barely holding its tropical cyclone status.

    Currently 940 miles east-northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, maximum sustained winds associated with Joyce are 35 mph and the minimum central pressure is 1006 mb.

    According to current models, Joyce will slowly weaken and stay out at sea. There are no hazards affecting land, officials say.

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  • Hurricane Helene makes landfall as Cat 4 storm with catastrophic winds, storm surge

    Hurricane Helene makes landfall as Cat 4 storm with catastrophic winds, storm surge

    ABOVE: Watch WESH 2’s continuous live coverage of HeleneHurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region at 11:10 p.m. Thursday just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River, or about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry.The “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm has winds of at least 140 mph, the National Hurricane Center said. An extreme wind warning has been issued for the area. >> Track Helene: Latest maps and models As of the 1 a.m. advisory, Helene is located about 75 miles northwest of Cedar Key with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and a minimum central pressure of 950 mb.Helene is moving toward the north-northeast near 26 mph. After landfall, Helene is expected to turn northwestward and slow down over the Tennessee Valley on Friday and Saturday. The NHC said Hurricane Helene is weakening as its eyewall enters southern Georgia.>> Download Very Local | Stream Central Florida news and weather from WESH 2 Helene watches, warningsA hurricane watch is in effect for: Englewood to Anclote River, including Tampa BayA hurricane warning is in effect for:Western Marion CountyAnclote River to Mexico Beach, Florida A tropical storm watch is in effect for:North of South Santee River to Little River InletA tropical storm warning is in effect for:Volusia CountyEastern Marion CountyLake CountySumter CountySeminole CountyOrange CountyOsceola CountyPolk CountyBrevard CountyFlagler CountyDry TortugasAll of the Florida KeysThe Florida west coast from Flamingo to Anclote River, including Tampa BayWest of Mexico Beach to the Walton/Bay County lineThe Florida east coast from Flamingo northward to the Little River InletLake OkeechobeeRio Lagartos to Cabo Catoche, Mexico A storm surge warning is in effect for:Mexico Beach eastward and southward to FlamingoTampa Bay Charlotte HarborMore: Difference between tropical storm, hurricane watch and warningA hurricane warning and tropical storm warning means storm conditions are imminent and preparations should be rushed to completion. Helene impacts in Central FloridaEven though models don’t show the center of Helene passing through Central Florida, it’s important to understand impacts will be felt everywhere.>> How huge is Helene? Hurricane’s size prompts advisories for nearly all of FloridaThe biggest threats in Central Florida in association with this tropical system include heavy rain, potential flooding, gusty winds and the potential for tornadoes, especially on Thursday afternoon.Most of Central Florida is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Thursday.>> Keep up with all active alerts in Central Florida Outer bands and tropical moisture from Helene already started moving northward through the area Wednesday, but as Helene nears Florida and eventually makes landfall, Central Florida should brace for more severe weather.Tropical-storm-force winds are expected to reach 345 miles beyond Helene’s center, the NHC says, which means potential wind gusts of 60 mph are possible locally. In addition to these gusts, a few tornadoes embedded in rain bands are possible. >> Download the WESH 2 appFirst Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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    ABOVE: Watch WESH 2’s continuous live coverage of Helene

    Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region at 11:10 p.m. Thursday just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River, or about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry.

    The “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm has winds of at least 140 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.

    An extreme wind warning has been issued for the area.

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    >> Track Helene: Latest maps and models

    As of the 1 a.m. advisory, Helene is located about 75 miles northwest of Cedar Key with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and a minimum central pressure of 950 mb.

    Helene is moving toward the north-northeast near 26 mph.

    After landfall, Helene is expected to turn northwestward and slow down over the Tennessee Valley on Friday and Saturday.

    The NHC said Hurricane Helene is weakening as its eyewall enters southern Georgia.

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    Helene watches, warnings

    A hurricane watch is in effect for:

    • Englewood to Anclote River, including Tampa Bay

    A hurricane warning is in effect for:

    • Western Marion County
    • Anclote River to Mexico Beach, Florida

    A tropical storm watch is in effect for:

    • North of South Santee River to Little River Inlet

    A tropical storm warning is in effect for:

    • Volusia County
    • Eastern Marion County
    • Lake County
    • Sumter County
    • Seminole County
    • Orange County
    • Osceola County
    • Polk County
    • Brevard County
    • Flagler County
    • Dry Tortugas
    • All of the Florida Keys
    • The Florida west coast from Flamingo to Anclote River, including Tampa Bay
    • West of Mexico Beach to the Walton/Bay County line
    • The Florida east coast from Flamingo northward to the Little River Inlet
    • Lake Okeechobee
    • Rio Lagartos to Cabo Catoche, Mexico

    A storm surge warning is in effect for:

    • Mexico Beach eastward and southward to Flamingo
    • Tampa Bay
    • Charlotte Harbor

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    A hurricane warning and tropical storm warning means storm conditions are imminent and preparations should be rushed to completion.

    Helene impacts in Central Florida

    Even though models don’t show the center of Helene passing through Central Florida, it’s important to understand impacts will be felt everywhere.

    >> How huge is Helene? Hurricane’s size prompts advisories for nearly all of Florida

    The biggest threats in Central Florida in association with this tropical system include heavy rain, potential flooding, gusty winds and the potential for tornadoes, especially on Thursday afternoon.

    Most of Central Florida is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Thursday.

    >> Keep up with all active alerts in Central Florida

    Outer bands and tropical moisture from Helene already started moving northward through the area Wednesday, but as Helene nears Florida and eventually makes landfall, Central Florida should brace for more severe weather.

    Tropical-storm-force winds are expected to reach 345 miles beyond Helene’s center, the NHC says, which means potential wind gusts of 60 mph are possible locally. In addition to these gusts, a few tornadoes embedded in rain bands are possible.

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  • Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 over Gulf of Mexico expected to develop into hurricane next week

    Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 over Gulf of Mexico expected to develop into hurricane next week

    Potential Tropical Cyclone Six over the Gulf of Mexico continues to strengthen and could become a hurricane next week.The National Hurricane Center is watching three areas of interest on Sunday as we head into peak hurricane season in Florida.That’s down from the five tropical waves the NHC was watching last week. Hurricane season peaks on Sept. 10, which explains the recent surge in tropical formations. For now, none are expected to impact Florida directly, but a wave near Texas is sending rain toward the Sunshine State.Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024 PTC 6: Western Gulf of MexicoPTC 6, over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.The area of low pressure is forecast to develop while interacting with a frontal boundary. Environmental conditions appear conducive to more development, which could lead to a tropical storm early in the week. The NHC said additional development could be expected, and a hurricane could form by mid-next week. The system is forecast to move near the Gulf coast of Mexico, upper Texas and Louisiana coast. Maximum sustained winds: 50 mphMinimum central pressure: 1003 mbImpacts: Life-threatening storm surge Damaging windsHeavy rainfallFlash floodsWarnings: Tropical storm watches issued for portions of northeastern MexicoInvest 92-L: Central tropical Atlantic An area of low pressure over the central tropical Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. According to the NHC, the environmental conditions appear conducive to more development in the next few days, and a tropical depression could form. The system will move westward across the central tropical Atlantic later next week. Formation chance through 48 hours: 60%Formation chance through seven days: 70% Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2Eastern and Central Tropical AtlanticA low pressure is causing disorganized showers and thunderstorms several miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. The system is forecast to move very little in the next few days until it potentially interacts with a tropical wave that is expected to move off the west coast of Africa by early Monday. The NHC said a tropical depression could form by the middle or later portions of next week. Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percent Formation chance through seven days: 50% First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    Potential Tropical Cyclone Six over the Gulf of Mexico continues to strengthen and could become a hurricane next week.

    The National Hurricane Center is watching three areas of interest on Sunday as we head into peak hurricane season in Florida.

    That’s down from the five tropical waves the NHC was watching last week. Hurricane season peaks on Sept. 10, which explains the recent surge in tropical formations.

    For now, none are expected to impact Florida directly, but a wave near Texas is sending rain toward the Sunshine State.

    Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024

    PTC 6: Western Gulf of Mexico

    PTC 6, over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

    The area of low pressure is forecast to develop while interacting with a frontal boundary.

    Environmental conditions appear conducive to more development, which could lead to a tropical storm early in the week.

    The NHC said additional development could be expected, and a hurricane could form by mid-next week.

    The system is forecast to move near the Gulf coast of Mexico, upper Texas and Louisiana coast.

    Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph

    Minimum central pressure: 1003 mb

    Impacts:

    • Life-threatening storm surge
    • Damaging winds
    • Heavy rainfall
    • Flash floods

    Warnings:

    • Tropical storm watches issued for portions of northeastern Mexico

    Invest 92-L: Central tropical Atlantic

    An area of low pressure over the central tropical Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

    According to the NHC, the environmental conditions appear conducive to more development in the next few days, and a tropical depression could form.

    The system will move westward across the central tropical Atlantic later next week.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: 60%

    Formation chance through seven days: 70%

    Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2

    Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic

    A low pressure is causing disorganized showers and thunderstorms several miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

    The system is forecast to move very little in the next few days until it potentially interacts with a tropical wave that is expected to move off the west coast of Africa by early Monday.

    The NHC said a tropical depression could form by the middle or later portions of next week.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percent

    Formation chance through seven days: 50%

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  • National Hurricane Center watching 4 areas of interest

    National Hurricane Center watching 4 areas of interest

    The National Hurricane Center is watching four areas of interest on Friday. That’s down from the five tropical waves the NHC was watching Thursday. None are expected to directly impact Florida, but could bring moisture to the state. Northwestern Gulf of MexicoShower and thunderstorm activity diminished overnight in association with a broad area of low pressure and a nearby weak front over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Although tropical cyclone development is unlikely, heavy rainfall is expected to continue across portions of the northern Gulf Coast during the next day. Formation chance through 48 hours: 10%Formation chance through 7 days: 10%Northwestern AtlanticShowers and thunderstorms have changed little in organization with a gale-force, non-tropical area of low pressure centered a few hundred miles east of North Carolina, and recent satellite wind data indicate a front extends into the low. This system could briefly acquire some subtropical characteristics over the next day while it moves generally north-northeastward, remaining offshore of the northeastern U.S. The low is expected to move over cooler waters by early Saturday, and thereafter further development is not expected. Formation chance through 48 hours: 30%Formation chance through 7 days: 30%Northwestern Caribbean Sea and Southwestern Gulf of MexicoDisorganized showers and thunderstorms over the northwestern Caribbean Sea are associated with a tropical wave. Development is not expected before the system reaches Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula later Friday. Some slow development is possible later this weekend after the system emerges over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percentFormation chance through 7 days: 20%Eastern Tropical Atlantic An elongated trough of low pressure over the eastern tropical Atlantic is producing minimal shower and thunderstorm activity. Development, if any, should be slow to occur during the early part of next week while the disturbance moves slowly northwestward or northward over the eastern tropical Atlantic.Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percentFormation chance through 7 days: 10%First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    The National Hurricane Center is watching four areas of interest on Friday.

    That’s down from the five tropical waves the NHC was watching Thursday.

    None are expected to directly impact Florida, but could bring moisture to the state.

    Northwestern Gulf of Mexico

    Shower and thunderstorm activity diminished overnight in association with a broad area of low pressure and a nearby weak front over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico.

    Although tropical cyclone development is unlikely, heavy rainfall is expected to continue across portions of the northern Gulf Coast during the next day.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: 10%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 10%

    Northwestern Atlantic

    Showers and thunderstorms have changed little in organization with a gale-force, non-tropical area of low pressure centered a few hundred miles east of North Carolina, and recent satellite wind data indicate a front extends into the low.

    This system could briefly acquire some subtropical characteristics over the next day while it moves generally north-northeastward, remaining offshore of the northeastern U.S.

    The low is expected to move over cooler waters by early Saturday, and thereafter further development is not expected.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: 30%

    Formation chance through 7 days: 30%

    Northwestern Caribbean Sea and Southwestern Gulf of Mexico

    Disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the northwestern Caribbean Sea are associated with a tropical wave.

    Development is not expected before the system reaches Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula later Friday.

    Some slow development is possible later this weekend after the system emerges over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percent

    Formation chance through 7 days: 20%

    Eastern Tropical Atlantic

    An elongated trough of low pressure over the eastern tropical Atlantic is producing minimal shower and thunderstorm activity.

    Development, if any, should be slow to occur during the early part of next week while the disturbance moves slowly northwestward or northward over the eastern tropical Atlantic.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percent

    Formation chance through 7 days: 10%

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  • NHC continues to monitor 3 disturbances, possible tropical depressions

    NHC continues to monitor 3 disturbances, possible tropical depressions

    The National Hurricane Center is tracking three areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico — all of them with development chances.Northwestern Gulf of MexicoA broad area of low pressure just offshore of Texas’ upper coast continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms.For the next couple of days, the NHC says the system will meander near the coast, possibly developing further if it stays offshore long enough. The system is expected to move inland Tuesday, and development is not expected after that.Regardless of development, the NHC says heavy rains and flash flooding is possible over the next few days.Formation chances remain low, holding at only 10% for both the next 48 hours and the next seven days.Lesser Antilles and Caribbean SeaA tropical wave near the Lesser Antilles is producing disorganized thunderstorms and gusty winds in the area, Puerto Rico and adjacent Caribbean waters.According to the NHC, environmental conditions are expected to become more conducive for development when the system reaches the western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico later this week and into the weekend, which is when a tropical depression could form.Formation chances remain low for now (near 0%), but jump to 40% in the next seven days, which is considered “medium.”Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024Eastern Tropical AtlanticAnother tropical wave off the west coast of Africa is also producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The environmental conditions are forecast to become more conducive for development, and the NHC says a tropical depression could form in a few days as the system moves west-northwestward.According to the NHC, this system could produce areas of heavy rain and gusty winds across portions of the Cabo Verde Islands soon.For now, formation chances remain low at 10% for the next 48 hours. However, that chance becomes 40% in the weeklong forecast.Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    The National Hurricane Center is tracking three areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico — all of them with development chances.

    Northwestern Gulf of Mexico

    A broad area of low pressure just offshore of Texas’ upper coast continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

    For the next couple of days, the NHC says the system will meander near the coast, possibly developing further if it stays offshore long enough. The system is expected to move inland Tuesday, and development is not expected after that.

    Regardless of development, the NHC says heavy rains and flash flooding is possible over the next few days.

    Formation chances remain low, holding at only 10% for both the next 48 hours and the next seven days.

    Lesser Antilles and Caribbean Sea

    A tropical wave near the Lesser Antilles is producing disorganized thunderstorms and gusty winds in the area, Puerto Rico and adjacent Caribbean waters.

    According to the NHC, environmental conditions are expected to become more conducive for development when the system reaches the western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico later this week and into the weekend, which is when a tropical depression could form.

    Formation chances remain low for now (near 0%), but jump to 40% in the next seven days, which is considered “medium.”

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    Eastern Tropical Atlantic

    Another tropical wave off the west coast of Africa is also producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

    The environmental conditions are forecast to become more conducive for development, and the NHC says a tropical depression could form in a few days as the system moves west-northwestward.

    According to the NHC, this system could produce areas of heavy rain and gusty winds across portions of the Cabo Verde Islands soon.

    For now, formation chances remain low at 10% for the next 48 hours. However, that chance becomes 40% in the weeklong forecast.

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  • NHC watching 3 disturbances, including in Gulf of Mexico

    NHC watching 3 disturbances, including in Gulf of Mexico

    Two tropical waves are moving through the Atlantic and another is in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center, and they all have the possibility of developing.Northwestern Gulf of MexicoA broad area of low pressure near the upper Texas coast is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms along and just offshore the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. This system is expected to linger near the coast through much of next week, and some slow development is possible if it meanders offshore. Regardless of development, heavy rains could cause some flash flooding across portions of coastal Louisiana and the upper Texas coast during the next few days. Formation chance through 48 hours: 10%.Formation chance through 7 days: 20%Near the Lesser Antilles and Caribbean SeaA tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The disturbance is forecast to move westward and reach the Lesser Antilles on Monday followed by a gradual development and a possible tropical depression. Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percent Formation chance through 7 days: 50%Eastern Tropical Atlantic: Another tropical wave located just to the west of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. Development, if any, should be slow to occur while the system moves slowly westward to west-northwestward over the eastern and central tropical Atlantic through late next week. Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percentFormation chance through 7 days: 10%Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    Two tropical waves are moving through the Atlantic and another is in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center, and they all have the possibility of developing.

    Northwestern Gulf of Mexico

    A broad area of low pressure near the upper Texas coast is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms along and just offshore the coasts of Texas and Louisiana.

    This system is expected to linger near the coast through much of next week, and some slow development is possible if it meanders offshore. Regardless of development, heavy rains could cause some flash flooding across portions of coastal Louisiana and the upper Texas coast during the next few days.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: 10%.

    Formation chance through 7 days: 20%

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    Near the Lesser Antilles and Caribbean Sea

    A tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

    The disturbance is forecast to move westward and reach the Lesser Antilles on Monday followed by a gradual development and a possible tropical depression.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percent

    Formation chance through 7 days: 50%

    Eastern Tropical Atlantic:

    Another tropical wave located just to the west of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity.

    Development, if any, should be slow to occur while the system moves slowly westward to west-northwestward over the eastern and central tropical Atlantic through late next week.

    Formation chance through 48 hours: Zero percent

    Formation chance through 7 days: 10%

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  • Tropical Storm Ernesto continues path toward Puerto Rico, expected to become hurricane after landfall

    Tropical Storm Ernesto continues path toward Puerto Rico, expected to become hurricane after landfall

    Tropical Storm Ernesto, previously tagged as Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, is continuing its westward path towards Puerto Rico and other surrounding islands.Ernesto was upgraded on Monday evening and is expected to get stronger as it passes land and moves north through the Atlantic.According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Ernesto is located about 300 miles east southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1005 mb.>> Track Tropical Storm Ernesto here A tropical storm warning is in effect for multiple places, including:GuadeloupeSt. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda and AnguillaSt. Martin and St. BarthelemySint MaartenBritish Virgin IslandsU.S. Virgin IslandsPuerto RicoViequesCulebraA tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere in the warning area in the next 36 hours.More: Difference between tropical storm, hurricane watch and warningImpacts may include heavy rainfall, flash flooding, mudslides and landslides.Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 hurricane season. Many models show the system intensifying to a hurricane by this weekend, possibly reaching Category 2 strength. We are currently just about a month out from the peak of hurricane season, which is Sep. 10. The end of hurricane season is Nov. 30.More: Where do hurricanes begin?Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024Ernesto impacts in Central FloridaWhile current models do not show any direct impacts from Tropical Storm Ernesto, the storm’s presence in the Atlantic has the potential to intensify Central Florida beach conditions such as wave height and surf. Wave heights over the weekend have the potential to be anywhere from four to eight feet. Beachgoers should also be aware that rip current risks could be elevated because of Ernesto. First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Tropical Storm Ernesto, previously tagged as Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, is continuing its westward path towards Puerto Rico and other surrounding islands.

    Ernesto was upgraded on Monday evening and is expected to get stronger as it passes land and moves north through the Atlantic.

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    According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Ernesto is located about 300 miles east southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

    The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1005 mb.

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    A tropical storm warning is in effect for multiple places, including:

    • Guadeloupe
    • St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda and Anguilla
    • St. Martin and St. Barthelemy
    • Sint Maarten
    • British Virgin Islands
    • U.S. Virgin Islands
    • Puerto Rico
    • Vieques
    • Culebra

    A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere in the warning area in the next 36 hours.

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    Impacts may include heavy rainfall, flash flooding, mudslides and landslides.

    Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 hurricane season. Many models show the system intensifying to a hurricane by this weekend, possibly reaching Category 2 strength.

    We are currently just about a month out from the peak of hurricane season, which is Sep. 10. The end of hurricane season is Nov. 30.

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    Ernesto impacts in Central Florida

    While current models do not show any direct impacts from Tropical Storm Ernesto, the storm’s presence in the Atlantic has the potential to intensify Central Florida beach conditions such as wave height and surf.

    Wave heights over the weekend have the potential to be anywhere from four to eight feet. Beachgoers should also be aware that rip current risks could be elevated because of Ernesto.

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  • Gov. Ron DeSantis to give second news conference from Tallahassee after Debby’s landfall

    Gov. Ron DeSantis to give second news conference from Tallahassee after Debby’s landfall

    Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference early Monday morning after Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, and he’s expected to speak again Monday afternoon. The governor was joined by the Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie shortly after landfall. The two are expected to address the state again at 3:30 p.m. as Tropical Storm Debby continues to work through the northern part of the state. First news conferenceShortly after then Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee, DeSantis laid out some important safety tips for Floridians as the hurricane continues its path across the northern portion of the state.DeSantis and Guthrie were both very adamant that post-storm deaths are preventable. They remind Floridians to stay put as the weather continues to pass, to avoid driving (especially on flooded roads) and to run generators at least 20 feet away from any home. While the governor said the amount of reported power outages was much less than previous hurricanes, he assured the population that officials were being deployed to restore power where needed. DeSantis also reminded residents the state is stocked with resources and rescue personnel, but doubted the need to use all of the assets.As the state continues to monitor the progress of the storm and the historic amount of rainfall the system is expected to dumb on the southeast, DeSantis told residents that Florida was prepared to respond appropriately. Second news conferenceDeSantis and Guthrie are expected to speak again from the State Emergency Operations Center as the system works across Florida and into Georgia.Just after 11 a.m., Hurricane Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm. The system continues to threaten the state with heavy winds and rains. WESH 2 will stream the news conference in the player above at 3:30 p.m. >> Track Tropical Storm Debby

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —

    Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference early Monday morning after Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, and he’s expected to speak again Monday afternoon.

    The governor was joined by the Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie shortly after landfall. The two are expected to address the state again at 3:30 p.m. as Tropical Storm Debby continues to work through the northern part of the state.

    First news conference

    Shortly after then Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee, DeSantis laid out some important safety tips for Floridians as the hurricane continues its path across the northern portion of the state.

    DeSantis and Guthrie were both very adamant that post-storm deaths are preventable. They remind Floridians to stay put as the weather continues to pass, to avoid driving (especially on flooded roads) and to run generators at least 20 feet away from any home.

    While the governor said the amount of reported power outages was much less than previous hurricanes, he assured the population that officials were being deployed to restore power where needed. DeSantis also reminded residents the state is stocked with resources and rescue personnel, but doubted the need to use all of the assets.

    As the state continues to monitor the progress of the storm and the historic amount of rainfall the system is expected to dumb on the southeast, DeSantis told residents that Florida was prepared to respond appropriately.

    Second news conference

    DeSantis and Guthrie are expected to speak again from the State Emergency Operations Center as the system works across Florida and into Georgia.

    Just after 11 a.m., Hurricane Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm. The system continues to threaten the state with heavy winds and rains.

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  • Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida with intense winds, tropical downpours

    Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida with intense winds, tropical downpours

    Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida on Monday morning, bringing with it intense rain and whipping winds.Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee in Florida’s Big Bend region around 7 a.m. as a Category 1 storm. With winds whipping at 80 mph, it’s the first storm since Hurricane Idalia in 2023.In it’s 5 a.m. advisory, the National Hurricane Center said Debby was approaching the northern Gulf coast with winds of 80 mph and a minimum central pressure of 979 mb and was located about 45 miles northwest of Cedar Key.>> Track Hurricane DebbyThe Category 1 hurricane, which intensified from a tropical storm overnight, is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and major flooding to portions of Florida and the southeastern United States, the NHC said.>> Download Very Local | Stream Central Florida news and weather from WESH 2>> MORE: Severe watches, warnings in Central Florida as Debby closes in on stateHurricane Debby watches, warningsA hurricane warning is in effect for:Florida coast from Yankeetown to Indian PassA tropical storm warning is in effect for:Florida coast south of Yankeetown to Boca GrandeFlorida coast from west of Indian Pass to Mexico BeachSt. Augustine to South Santee River South CarolinaA tropical storm watch is in effect for:Polk countyThe southern coast of the Florida peninsula east of East Cape Sable to the Card Sound BridgeThe west coast of the Florida peninsula from Aripeka to the mouth of the Suwannee RiverFlorida coast west of Indian Pass to Mexico BeachGeorgia and South Carolina coast to the South Santee RiverA storm surge warning has been issued for:Florida coast from the middle of Longboat Key northward to Indian Pass including Tampa BayGeorgia and South Carolina coast from the Mouth of the St. Mary’s River to South Santee River South CarolinaA storm surge watch has been issued for:Florida coast from Englewood northward to the middle of Longboat Key, including Charlotte HarborA tornado watch has been issued for most of Florida, including:Orange CountyOsceola CountyFlagler CountyVolusia CountyMarion CountyLake CountyPolk CountySeminole CountySumter CountyOkeechobee CountyA tornado watch in Brevard County has expired.More: Difference between tropical storm, hurricane watch and warningImpacts on FloridaDebby is expected to threaten much of the state with intense rainfall and flooding, the NHC said.Currently, models show rain starting on Sunday and lasting until almost midweek. However, this could change depending on the speed and intensity of the system.Many Central Florida locations are under flood advisories, including places like Marion and Sumter County. Flood warnings and flash flood warnings are expected to expire around 8 a.m.Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2More: Where do hurricanes begin?First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida on Monday morning, bringing with it intense rain and whipping winds.

    Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region around 7 a.m. as a Category 1 storm. With winds whipping at 80 mph, it’s the first storm since Hurricane Idalia in 2023.

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    In it’s 5 a.m. advisory, the National Hurricane Center said Debby was approaching the northern Gulf coast with winds of 80 mph and a minimum central pressure of 979 mb and was located about 45 miles northwest of Cedar Key.

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    The Category 1 hurricane, which intensified from a tropical storm overnight, is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and major flooding to portions of Florida and the southeastern United States, the NHC said.

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    Hurricane Debby watches, warnings

    A hurricane warning is in effect for:

    • Florida coast from Yankeetown to Indian Pass

    A tropical storm warning is in effect for:

    • Florida coast south of Yankeetown to Boca Grande
    • Florida coast from west of Indian Pass to Mexico Beach
    • St. Augustine to South Santee River South Carolina

    A tropical storm watch is in effect for:

    • Polk county
    • The southern coast of the Florida peninsula east of East Cape Sable to the Card Sound Bridge
    • The west coast of the Florida peninsula from Aripeka to the mouth of the Suwannee River
    • Florida coast west of Indian Pass to Mexico Beach
    • Georgia and South Carolina coast to the South Santee River

    A storm surge warning has been issued for:

    • Florida coast from the middle of Longboat Key northward to Indian Pass including Tampa Bay
    • Georgia and South Carolina coast from the Mouth of the St. Mary’s River to South Santee River South Carolina

    A storm surge watch has been issued for:

    • Florida coast from Englewood northward to the middle of Longboat Key, including Charlotte Harbor

    A tornado watch has been issued for most of Florida, including:

    • Orange County
    • Osceola County
    • Flagler County
    • Volusia County
    • Marion County
    • Lake County
    • Polk County
    • Seminole County
    • Sumter County
    • Okeechobee County

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    A tornado watch in Brevard County has expired.

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    Impacts on Florida

    Debby is expected to threaten much of the state with intense rainfall and flooding, the NHC said.

    Currently, models show rain starting on Sunday and lasting until almost midweek. However, this could change depending on the speed and intensity of the system.

    Many Central Florida locations are under flood advisories, including places like Marion and Sumter County. Flood warnings and flash flood warnings are expected to expire around 8 a.m.

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  • Invest 97-L sets sights on Florida’s coast as formation chances jump again

    Invest 97-L sets sights on Florida’s coast as formation chances jump again

    An invest, tagged as Invest 97-L by the National Hurricane Center, is moving toward Florida and becoming more defined. Officials are now predicting its path may affect the west coast of Florida soon. Chances for development increased again on Friday morning.Related: Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of stormAccording to the NHC, a well-defined tropical wave is producing a large area of disorganized thunderstorms and showers over places like Hispaniola, the Bahamas, Cuba and other parts of the Atlantic Ocean.Invest is short for “investigation” and refers to a weather feature that the National Hurricane Center is investigating.The NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system later today. More: What’s an invest?>>> Track Invest 97-L: Latest maps, models and pathsThe invest is expected to move west-northward near or over Cuba on Friday and then emerge over the straits of Florida Friday night or Saturday.After the invest passes land, the NHC says additional development is expected, and a tropical depression is likely to form. According to the NHC, portions of Florida may be under a tropical storm watch or warning starting on Friday. The latest tropics models show Invest 97-L shifting and edging closer to Florida’s West Coast, potentially amplifying the effects in Central Florida.Formation chancesConditions are starting to become more favorable for development as Invest 97-L lingers in the warm Gulf waters and moves away from land.The NHC says the chance of formation in the next 48 hours is medium, jumping to 60%. In the next seven days, that chance becomes extremely high, increasing to 90%. Invest 97-L impacts on FloridaRegardless of development, the system will bring potential for flooding to many parts of Florida, the NHC said. The invest is expected to dump plenty of rain on Florida, but the exact timing of those impacts is still unknown. Currently, models show rain starting on Sunday and lasting until almost midweek. However, this could change depending on the speed and intensity of the system.Video below: Central Florida’s Friday forecast, which shows plenty of rain as Invest 97-L closes in on the state Eyes on another waveChief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi said there is another wave coming off the west coast of Africa that he’s keeping his eyes on.Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2More: Where do hurricanes begin?First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    An invest, tagged as Invest 97-L by the National Hurricane Center, is moving toward Florida and becoming more defined. Officials are now predicting its path may affect the west coast of Florida soon.

    Chances for development increased again on Friday morning.

    Related: Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of storm

    According to the NHC, a well-defined tropical wave is producing a large area of disorganized thunderstorms and showers over places like Hispaniola, the Bahamas, Cuba and other parts of the Atlantic Ocean.

    Invest is short for “investigation” and refers to a weather feature that the National Hurricane Center is investigating.

    The NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system later today.

    More: What’s an invest?

    >>> Track Invest 97-L: Latest maps, models and paths

    The invest is expected to move west-northward near or over Cuba on Friday and then emerge over the straits of Florida Friday night or Saturday.

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    After the invest passes land, the NHC says additional development is expected, and a tropical depression is likely to form. According to the NHC, portions of Florida may be under a tropical storm watch or warning starting on Friday.

    The latest tropics models show Invest 97-L shifting and edging closer to Florida’s West Coast, potentially amplifying the effects in Central Florida.

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    Formation chances

    Conditions are starting to become more favorable for development as Invest 97-L lingers in the warm Gulf waters and moves away from land.

    The NHC says the chance of formation in the next 48 hours is medium, jumping to 60%. In the next seven days, that chance becomes extremely high, increasing to 90%.

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    Invest 97-L impacts on Florida

    Regardless of development, the system will bring potential for flooding to many parts of Florida, the NHC said.

    The invest is expected to dump plenty of rain on Florida, but the exact timing of those impacts is still unknown. Currently, models show rain starting on Sunday and lasting until almost midweek. However, this could change depending on the speed and intensity of the system.

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    Video below: Central Florida’s Friday forecast, which shows plenty of rain as Invest 97-L closes in on the state

    Eyes on another wave

    Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi said there is another wave coming off the west coast of Africa that he’s keeping his eyes on.

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