Download the free News 6 Weather App for instant alertsLIVE RADAR: Strong storms moving through Central Florida Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Strong storms moving through Central Florida
Low chance of development over the next week.NHC eyeing area near Spanish/Portuguese coastline for possible developmentRead full article: NHC eyeing area near Spanish/Portuguese coastline for possible development
No description available16 minutes ago‘6-7′ is now Florida’s biggest slang term, report says. Here’s what it meansRead full article: ‘6-7′ is now Florida’s biggest slang term, report says. Here’s what it means
Deputy Michael Fultz quit after agency accused him of ‘egregious misconduct’22 minutes ago111 mph: Brevard Deputy of the Year avoids arrest under Florida ‘Super Speeder’ lawRead full article: 111 mph: Brevard Deputy of the Year avoids arrest under Florida ‘Super Speeder’ law
Alan Davis, known as the Seminole County "junk man", was arrested Monday on charges of driving without a license and 911 misuse.Seminole County ‘junk man’ arrested on driving, 911 misuse chargesRead full article: Seminole County ‘junk man’ arrested on driving, 911 misuse charges
Report accused Michael Fultz of using agency gun in sex act, performing ‘Nazi salute’Brevard Deputy of the Year quits after ‘egregious misconduct’ exposed Read full article: Brevard Deputy of the Year quits after ‘egregious misconduct’ exposed
Storm chances increasing to 60-70%Another heat advisory issued as strong storms return to Central Florida. Here’s what to expectRead full article: Another heat advisory issued as strong storms return to Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
Winter Garden police respond to a shooting on Bethune Avenue.14 minutes ago‘He was so loved:’ Winter Garden neighborhood mourns man killed in shooting after card game, police say Read full article: ‘He was so loved:’ Winter Garden neighborhood mourns man killed in shooting after card game, police say
Lobster and Tuna Toast at Nomikai1 day ago🍣Inside Nomikai, ICON Park’s new destination for sushi, steaks and late-night energyRead full article: 🍣Inside Nomikai, ICON Park’s new destination for sushi, steaks and late-night energy
Kaia at Saucy!🍗Say goodbye to boring fried chickenRead full article: 🍗Say goodbye to boring fried chicken
Welcome to Brevard County Sign.59 minutes agoBrevard County closes Melbourne tax collector’s office for persistent air conditioning issueRead full article: Brevard County closes Melbourne tax collector’s office for persistent air conditioning issue
Permanent curb, barricades leave Lagerheads customers thinking it's closedOrmond-by-the-Sea restaurant blocked by FDOT road project, workers sayRead full article: Ormond-by-the-Sea restaurant blocked by FDOT road project, workers say
Enoc Diaz, missing in Osceola County.Osceola deputies search for missing man last seen in Kissimmee areaRead full article: Osceola deputies search for missing man last seen in Kissimmee area
$605K renewal keeps officers equipped with body cameras through 2032Winter Springs Police seek funding for body-worn camera program renewalRead full article: Winter Springs Police seek funding for body-worn camera program renewal
SunRail11 minutes agoFiber optic line cut causes SunRail signal outageRead full article: Fiber optic line cut causes SunRail signal outage
Michael Caruso, 67, to face Orange County judge ThursdayGov. DeSantis suspends Florida clerk of court accused of sexually abusing his grandsonRead full article: Gov. DeSantis suspends Florida clerk of court accused of sexually abusing his grandson
Publix genericREPORT: These frozen berries sold at Florida Publix stores may have E. coliRead full article: REPORT: These frozen berries sold at Florida Publix stores may have E. coli
No description availableAll 3 suspects accused of ‘disturbing’ Florida cemetery thefts now in custodyRead full article: All 3 suspects accused of ‘disturbing’ Florida cemetery thefts now in custody
Proposed changes include medians, signal upgrades, access improvementsSeminole County stretch of SR-434 set for major safety, infrastructure upgradesRead full article: Seminole County stretch of SR-434 set for major safety, infrastructure upgrades
Opening statements will begin Thursday in the trial of Jaylen EdgarJury selected for the 2024 downtown Orlando Halloween murder trial Read full article: Jury selected for the 2024 downtown Orlando Halloween murder trial
SunRailFiber optic line cut causes SunRail signal outageRead full article: Fiber optic line cut causes SunRail signal outage
Winter Garden police respond to a shooting on Bethune Avenue.‘He was so loved:’ Winter Garden neighborhood mourns man killed in shooting after card game, police say Read full article: ‘He was so loved:’ Winter Garden neighborhood mourns man killed in shooting after card game, police say
1923 landmark to be converted into modern office suites for small, mid-sized businessesHistoric Metcalf building in downtown Orlando gets new owners, plans for office redevelopmentRead full article: Historic Metcalf building in downtown Orlando gets new owners, plans for office redevelopment
City says it may need new money — or could cancel agreementApopka’s Kelly Park Road widening hits funding snagRead full article: Apopka’s Kelly Park Road widening hits funding snag
Michael Knight has criminal history dating back decadesOrange County sex offender arrested again, accused of exposing himself outside Popeyes while out on bondRead full article: Orange County sex offender arrested again, accused of exposing himself outside Popeyes while out on bond
Pure Pressure Cheer and Dance working toward nonprofit status Parramore cheer and dance program works to prevent anymore little girls from fainting in the heatRead full article: Parramore cheer and dance program works to prevent anymore little girls from fainting in the heat
Alan Davis, known as the Seminole County "junk man", was arrested Monday on charges of driving without a license and 911 misuse.Seminole County ‘junk man’ arrested on driving, 911 misuse chargesRead full article: Seminole County ‘junk man’ arrested on driving, 911 misuse charges
$605K renewal keeps officers equipped with body cameras through 2032Winter Springs Police seek funding for body-worn camera program renewalRead full article: Winter Springs Police seek funding for body-worn camera program renewal
Proposed changes include medians, signal upgrades, access improvementsSeminole County stretch of SR-434 set for major safety, infrastructure upgradesRead full article: Seminole County stretch of SR-434 set for major safety, infrastructure upgrades
No description availableAll 3 suspects accused of ‘disturbing’ Florida cemetery thefts now in custodyRead full article: All 3 suspects accused of ‘disturbing’ Florida cemetery thefts now in custody
Amendment 3 would slash your property taxes — but cities say it could gut police and fireAmendment 3: Tax cut or ticking time bomb? Read full article: Amendment 3: Tax cut or ticking time bomb?
Election 2026Election results for Seminole County races in the Florida Primary on Aug. 18, 2026Read full article: Election results for Seminole County races in the Florida Primary on Aug. 18, 2026
Welcome to Brevard County Sign.Brevard County closes Melbourne tax collector’s office for persistent air conditioning issueRead full article: Brevard County closes Melbourne tax collector’s office for persistent air conditioning issue
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from the Space Coast with a batch of Starlink satellites.SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch, targets Friday liftoff from FloridaRead full article: SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch, targets Friday liftoff from Florida
Deputy Michael Fultz quit after agency accused him of ‘egregious misconduct’111 mph: Brevard Deputy of the Year avoids arrest under Florida ‘Super Speeder’ lawRead full article: 111 mph: Brevard Deputy of the Year avoids arrest under Florida ‘Super Speeder’ law
Report accused Michael Fultz of using agency gun in sex act, performing ‘Nazi salute’Brevard Deputy of the Year quits after ‘egregious misconduct’ exposed Read full article: Brevard Deputy of the Year quits after ‘egregious misconduct’ exposed
Election 2026Election results for Brevard County races in the Florida Primary on Aug. 18, 2026Read full article: Election results for Brevard County races in the Florida Primary on Aug. 18, 2026
FHP generic, Florida Highway Patrol, Police lights, Police siren, Police car, State Trooper, Police light1 dead, 2 hurt in Melbourne crash, troopers sayRead full article: 1 dead, 2 hurt in Melbourne crash, troopers say
No description available16 minutes ago‘6-7′ is now Florida’s biggest slang term, report says. Here’s what it meansRead full article: ‘6-7′ is now Florida’s biggest slang term, report says. Here’s what it means
Kaia at Saucy!🍗Say goodbye to boring fried chickenRead full article: 🍗Say goodbye to boring fried chicken
Lobster and Tuna Toast at Nomikai1 day ago🍣Inside Nomikai, ICON Park’s new destination for sushi, steaks and late-night energyRead full article: 🍣Inside Nomikai, ICON Park’s new destination for sushi, steaks and late-night energy
No description availableAll 3 suspects accused of ‘disturbing’ Florida cemetery thefts now in custodyRead full article: All 3 suspects accused of ‘disturbing’ Florida cemetery thefts now in custody
Angela Garrett1 of 3 Central Florida cemetery theft suspects arrested, deputies sayRead full article: 1 of 3 Central Florida cemetery theft suspects arrested, deputies say
Salomes Jackson, 40, faces charges of fraud and grand theftReality TV star ‘Betty Idol’ arrested in Volusia County over major fraud schemeRead full article: Reality TV star ‘Betty Idol’ arrested in Volusia County over major fraud scheme
No description availableDriver arrested after falling asleep at Ocoee intersection, police sayRead full article: Driver arrested after falling asleep at Ocoee intersection, police say
Trey Decloedt was arrested over the weekendFlorida man accused of attacking neighbor over dog fecesRead full article: Florida man accused of attacking neighbor over dog feces
All three suspects have warrants for arrest‘TOMB RAIDERS!’ Trio wanted in Central Florida over looted cemeteries, sheriff saysRead full article: ‘TOMB RAIDERS!’ Trio wanted in Central Florida over looted cemeteries, sheriff says
Deputy Michael Fultz quit after agency accused him of ‘egregious misconduct’111 mph: Brevard Deputy of the Year avoids arrest under Florida ‘Super Speeder’ lawRead full article: 111 mph: Brevard Deputy of the Year avoids arrest under Florida ‘Super Speeder’ law
Report accused Michael Fultz of using agency gun in sex act, performing ‘Nazi salute’Brevard Deputy of the Year quits after ‘egregious misconduct’ exposed Read full article: Brevard Deputy of the Year quits after ‘egregious misconduct’ exposed
As solar companies fold, homeowners are stuck with panels and no support‘We never saw this coming:’ Solar panel installers’ bankruptcies leave Central Florida homeowners in the darkRead full article: ‘We never saw this coming:’ Solar panel installers’ bankruptcies leave Central Florida homeowners in the dark
Anthony Rios resigned after his ‘inaccurate’ response to county commissioner’s question about the vehicleFormer Orange County fire chief personally directed purchase of SUV he later denied having, emails showRead full article: Former Orange County fire chief personally directed purchase of SUV he later denied having, emails show
Duplicate vacuums, shower curtains, toy cars — and a bill he never expectedOcala man billed $1,200 for packages he never ordered — all shipped to his own front doorRead full article: Ocala man billed $1,200 for packages he never ordered — all shipped to his own front door
Anthony Rios assigned new 2026 Ford Expedition, records obtained by News 6 revealOrange County fire chief resigns over ‘inaccurate’ denial about new $61K vehicleRead full article: Orange County fire chief resigns over ‘inaccurate’ denial about new $61K vehicle
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from the Space Coast with a batch of Starlink satellites.SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch, targets Friday liftoff from FloridaRead full article: SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch, targets Friday liftoff from Florida
1923 landmark to be converted into modern office suites for small, mid-sized businessesHistoric Metcalf building in downtown Orlando gets new owners, plans for office redevelopmentRead full article: Historic Metcalf building in downtown Orlando gets new owners, plans for office redevelopment
Chad FarnsworthChad Farnsworth named next Lake County schools superintendentRead full article: Chad Farnsworth named next Lake County schools superintendent
Lynesia Dorsey, 26, faces charge of battery on school board employeeMom attacks teacher at Daytona Beach elementary school, police sayRead full article: Mom attacks teacher at Daytona Beach elementary school, police say
Justin Taylor.1 day agoFather accused of abusing child at Magic Kingdom Read full article: Father accused of abusing child at Magic Kingdom
The couple plan to enroll their two children in British schools and maintain their California homePrince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK after six years in the U.S.Read full article: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK after six years in the U.S.
Feels like temperatures between 110-115 degrees2 days agoOsceola County opens cooling centers amid triple-digit heat indexRead full article: Osceola County opens cooling centers amid triple-digit heat index
Michael Knight has criminal history dating back decadesOrange County sex offender arrested again, accused of exposing himself outside Popeyes while out on bondRead full article: Orange County sex offender arrested again, accused of exposing himself outside Popeyes while out on bond
Heat advisory in effect between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.1 day agoHeat advisory issued as storm chances ramp up across Central Florida. Here’s the latestRead full article: Heat advisory issued as storm chances ramp up across Central Florida. Here’s the latest
Investigators cited disease, malnutrition, and transportation stress in deaths of 55 slothsOrange County Sheriff's Office investigation finds no criminal wrongdoing in Sloth World deathsRead full article: Orange County Sheriff's Office investigation finds no criminal wrongdoing in Sloth World deaths
Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle1 day agoDementors, Death Eaters descend on Universal Orlando Resort this fallRead full article: Dementors, Death Eaters descend on Universal Orlando Resort this fall
Gallo wins OCPS chair raceAngie Gallo elected OCPS Chair amid challenges: ‘They are struggling out there’Read full article: Angie Gallo elected OCPS Chair amid challenges: ‘They are struggling out there’
City says it may need new money — or could cancel agreementApopka’s Kelly Park Road widening hits funding snagRead full article: Apopka’s Kelly Park Road widening hits funding snag
New blood testing detected Ambien in victim's system a decade after initial testing proved inconclusive, helping investigators identify, arrest Kaivan RahbarFlagler County detectives crack decade-old sexual battery case, arrest suspect after new DNA testingRead full article: Flagler County detectives crack decade-old sexual battery case, arrest suspect after new DNA testing
Election 20261 day agoElection results for all races in the Florida Primary on Aug. 18, 2026Read full article: Election results for all races in the Florida Primary on Aug. 18, 2026
Pure Pressure Cheer and Dance working toward nonprofit status Parramore cheer and dance program works to prevent anymore little girls from fainting in the heatRead full article: Parramore cheer and dance program works to prevent anymore little girls from fainting in the heat
Amendment 3 would slash your property taxes — but cities say it could gut police and fire1 day agoAmendment 3: Tax cut or ticking time bomb? Read full article: Amendment 3: Tax cut or ticking time bomb?
Meeting is Wednesday at 6 p.m.1 day agoDaytona Beach debates police use of driver’s license photos in facial recognition casesRead full article: Daytona Beach debates police use of driver’s license photos in facial recognition cases
Download the free News 6 Weather App for instant alertsLIVE RADAR: Strong storms moving through Central FloridaRead full article: LIVE RADAR: Strong storms moving through Central Florida
Dogs are currently not available for adoptionLake County shelter takes in 85 dogs, seeks help with careRead full article: Lake County shelter takes in 85 dogs, seeks help with care
No description available1 day agoOrange County mayoral race headed to November runoff: Moore Russell, Messina advanceRead full article: Orange County mayoral race headed to November runoff: Moore Russell, Messina advance
Ryan Elijah defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Cory Mills in the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, setting up a new Republican nominee for the November general election1 day agoRyan Elijah wins Republican primary over Cory Mills for U.S. House District 7Read full article: Ryan Elijah wins Republican primary over Cory Mills for U.S. House District 7
This combo made with photos provided by NASA on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, shows before, left, and after images of a fresh crater on the moon created by a collision with a SpaceX rocket. (NASA via AP)1 day agoBefore-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moonRead full article: Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon
Teams will square off Friday in preseason actionJacksonville Jaguars hold joint practice with Panthers Read full article: Jacksonville Jaguars hold joint practice with Panthers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisGov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Orlando at AdventHealthRead full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Orlando at AdventHealth
Angela Garrett1 of 3 Central Florida cemetery theft suspects arrested, deputies sayRead full article: 1 of 3 Central Florida cemetery theft suspects arrested, deputies say
Caution tape with police lightsWoman dead, found with ‘obvious signs of trauma,’ Orange County deputies sayRead full article: Woman dead, found with ‘obvious signs of trauma,’ Orange County deputies say
Daytona Beach police1 day agoDaytona Beach police officer fired after use-of-force investigation, department saysRead full article: Daytona Beach police officer fired after use-of-force investigation, department says
Alan Vernon Florvilus, 241 day agoSuspect accused of attempted murder after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, deputies sayRead full article: Suspect accused of attempted murder after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, deputies say
Special prosecutor urged commissioners to hold trial over $50K in BOOST 2.0 grants awarded to businesses tied to mayor and her family1 day agoKissimmee mayor avoids impeachment trial after commissioners deadlock 2-2Read full article: Kissimmee mayor avoids impeachment trial after commissioners deadlock 2-2
FILE - Guatemalans deported from the U.S. arrive at La Aurora airport in Guatemala City, Dec. 30, 2025, after deplaning a repatriation flight. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)23 minutes agoMore than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportationsRead full article: More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)8 minutes agoWhy Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so farRead full article: Why Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so far
Welcome to Brevard County Sign.59 minutes agoBrevard County closes Melbourne tax collector’s office for persistent air conditioning issueRead full article: Brevard County closes Melbourne tax collector’s office for persistent air conditioning issue
Alan Davis, known as the Seminole County "junk man", was arrested Monday on charges of driving without a license and 911 misuse.Seminole County ‘junk man’ arrested on driving, 911 misuse chargesRead full article: Seminole County ‘junk man’ arrested on driving, 911 misuse charges
Download the free News 6 Weather App for instant alertsLIVE RADAR: Strong storms moving through Central Florida Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Strong storms moving through Central Florida
Low chance of development over the next week.NHC eyeing area near Spanish/Portuguese coastline for possible developmentRead full article: NHC eyeing area near Spanish/Portuguese coastline for possible development
Permanent curb, barricades leave Lagerheads customers thinking it's closedOrmond-by-the-Sea restaurant blocked by FDOT road project, workers sayRead full article: Ormond-by-the-Sea restaurant blocked by FDOT road project, workers say
FILE - Michael Cohen speaks during a news conference announcing his new radio show in New York, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio showRead full article: Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
FILE - Cameroon's President Paul Biya, of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement party, waits to cast his vote during the presidential elections, Oct. 7, 2018, in Yaounde, Cameroon. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File)Cameroon's President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concernsRead full article: Cameroon's President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns
FILE - Cars drive past data centers, July 16, 2023, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesRead full article: Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
FILE - A sign stands outside the main gate of Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Russ Bynum, File)25 minutes agoOne Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlistRead full article: One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist
FILE - Ukrainian defendant Volodymyr Zhuravlov, right, listens as a judge announces the decision not to allow for extradition to Germany in courtroom of Warsaw's Regional Court in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File)Croatia orders detention of Ukrainian man wanted in Germany for Nord Stream blasts in 2022Read full article: Croatia orders detention of Ukrainian man wanted in Germany for Nord Stream blasts in 2022
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, not shown, to the Treaty Room at the State Department, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross)US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the islandRead full article: US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
(AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways your employer is watchingRead full article: As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways your employer is watching
No description available16 minutes ago‘6-7′ is now Florida’s biggest slang term, report says. Here’s what it meansRead full article: ‘6-7′ is now Florida’s biggest slang term, report says. Here’s what it means
FILE - An Omaha police car drives on Dec. 8, 2007, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)Omaha's largest school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves on studentsRead full article: Omaha's largest school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves on students
FYI - Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., talks with reporters after holding a town hall meeting in Sacramento, Calif., April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source saysRead full article: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Manfred Honeck, conductor of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, right, appears with his brother Rainer Honeck, concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, as the two worked together on a production of Richard Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos" at the Salzburg Festival in Salzburg, Austria on Aug. 7, 2026. (Marco Borrelli/Salzburg Festival via AP)Brothers Manfred and Rainer Honeck make Strauss' 'Ariadne auf Naxos' a family affair in SalzburgRead full article: Brothers Manfred and Rainer Honeck make Strauss' 'Ariadne auf Naxos' a family affair in Salzburg
$605K renewal keeps officers equipped with body cameras through 2032Winter Springs Police seek funding for body-worn camera program renewalRead full article: Winter Springs Police seek funding for body-worn camera program renewal
FILE - Louisville players celebrate beating Miami in an NCAA college football game, Oct. 17, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin, File)Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitiveRead full article: Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive
Enoc Diaz, missing in Osceola County.Osceola deputies search for missing man last seen in Kissimmee areaRead full article: Osceola deputies search for missing man last seen in Kissimmee area
FILE - The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is pictured off the coast of Argentina, May 30, 2024.(AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano, File)US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS LincolnRead full article: US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
Manuel Hernandez leaves U.S. district court in Manhattan with his lawyer, Amy Gallicchio, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, after being charged in the deaths of two people in a boating accident in New York Harbor. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister)Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities sayRead full article: Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
This satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Lala on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, in the Pacific Ocean northeast of Hawaii. (NOAA via AP)Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cycloneRead full article: Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
