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HURRICANE SEASON


National Hurricane Center highlights first disturbance of 2023 hurricane season

The National Hurricane Center highlighted its first disturbance of the 2023 hurricane season Sunday.

Camp offers relief to Florida families dealing with trauma of 2022 hurricane season

May is Mental Health Awareness month and this week’s Getting Results Award winner is making a difference for kids dealing with trauma following this past hurricane season in Florida.

Will a tropical disturbance form in April? We break it down

Computer models are starting to hint at the potential for a developing storm in the Gulf of Mexico or southwest Atlantic.

La Nina is officially gone. What does that mean for hurricane season?

La Nina’s three-year run officially ended.

Florida’s director of emergency management outlines hurricane recovery, federal assistance

Hurricane season is officially over, but the impacts from Ian and Nicole will linger for years to come.

Tropics Watch: A very weird (and destructive) hurricane season is coming to an end

The 2022 hurricane season got off to an extremely slow start, but quickly became very active in late September.

Hurricane Nicole impacts Electric Daisy Carnival setup in Orlando day before rope drops

Hurricane Nicole swept into Central Florida early Thursday, leaving tents, signage and debris strewn across Tinker Field.

Orange County leaders urge residents to pivot to preparation as Nicole nears Florida

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Wednesday held a news conference to discuss the county’s preparations and storm readiness, now faced with Tropical Storm Nicole.

Florida Power and Light deploys thousands of line workers ahead of Nicole

Florida Power and Light crews and trucks were pre-deployed this week, many of them staging at the Daytona International Speedway.

Tropical moisture could reach Central Florida by Election Day

Conditions into next week will continue to become more unsettled as a low-pressure system over the southwestern Atlantic approaches the Florida east coast by mid-week.

Tropics Watch: Tropical disturbance could flirt with Florida

Typically by this point, the season is all but over.

Here are all the way News 6 will keep you updated on the tropics this weekend

Here's how News 6 will keep you informed about the tropics over the weekend.

All is relatively quiet on the peak of hurricane season

Sept. 10 marks the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Florida’s property insurance crisis lingers as hurricane season nears peak

As the peak of hurricane season approaches, Florida is still dealing with a property insurance crisis.

Tropics Watch: Hurricane Center highlights 4 systems for possible development in the Atlantic

After a thankfully extremely quiet hurricane season to date, it’s beginning to look a lot more like the season’s peak.

Hurricane Katrina remains costliest US storm in history for 17 years straight

Late August storms have proven history of devastating many states along the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the northern Gulf Coast in 2005, just 13 years after Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida.

Tropics Watch: Atlantic basin remains hostile for tropical development

Any development in the Atlantic basin will be gradual over the next five to seven days.

Hurricane center highlights first tropical wave in nearly a month

For the first time since July 13, the National Hurricane Center is highlighting a tropical wave for possible development. The area of disturbed weather is currently over Africa, but is expected to emerge into the Atlantic over the weekend.

The Eastern Pacific will now have two ‘B’ named storms in one season. Here’s how

For only the second time since 2000, a tropical system has moved from the Atlantic basin to the Pacific and maintained its name.

Gov. DeSantis’ office seeking director for renewed Florida State Guard, 400 recruits

The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced its search for a part-time director to lead the reestablished Florida State Guard, as well as for the 400 guard members they will oversee

Experts: Everything points to another busy hurricane season

Hurricane season starts Wednesday and it's looking busy: Every factor out there is pointing to another nasty year in the Atlantic.

17 years post-Katrina, New Orleans-area protections complete

Seventeen years after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans, the Army Corps of Engineers has completed an extensive system of floodgates, strengthened levees and other protections.

Another hot, mostly dry day on tap in Central Florida

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‘Now’s the time:’ 5 things you should know to prepare your roof for hurricane season

Hurricane season is quickly approaching and homeowners are being urged to stay ahead of the game and don’t wait until it’s too late when it comes to preparing your roofs.

Here is the storm name retired from the 2021 hurricane season

2021 was the third most active hurricane season in terms of named storms on record.

2022 hurricane season expected to be busy for Florida

Florida could be a hurricane hotspot compared to the rest of the U.S. coastal states.

With one month left, is hurricane season over for Florida?

For the second year in a row, we’ve exhausted the list of names allocated for the Atlantic hurricane season.

Tropics Tracker: Shhhh, the Atlantic is sleeping

Hurricane season is slow and may close up shop early, and that’s a good thing!

Tropics: Larry now a category 3 hurricane, another area to watch in the Gulf

The peak of hurricane season is upon us and currently, there are two systems in the tropics.

Forecasters: Hurricane season to be busier than 1st thought

U.S. government forecasters say they expect the Atlantic hurricane season to be busier than they first thought.

Have you experienced a hurricane firsthand? We’d love to hear about it, if you’re open to sharing

It’s great that summer is here, but that means another major season has arrived, too: Hurricane season.

Hurricane center keeps tabs on potential system in Caribbean

Central Florida remains in the clear for now.

How COVID-19 vaccines factor into hurricane shelter plans this year

The risk of COVID-19 in a public disaster shelter is lower for fully vaccinated people, according to the CDC.

Tropical weather updates starting weeks ahead of hurricane season

Every year the World Meteorological Organization meets for its annual hurricane committee meeting, during which weather officials review and retire storm names from the prior hurricane season, as well as other topics on the agenda.

Ignore the hype: National Hurricane Center begins daily Tropical Weather Outlooks

Currently, no tropical development is expected over the next five days.

Here’s the list of storm names for the 2021 hurricane season

Storms are given a name to help communication between forecasters and the overall public. During the season, forecasters could be tracking and supplying information on multiple storms. Naming them allows information to be streamlined to reduce confusion about which storm is being described.

Hurricane Awareness Tour goes virtual bringing hurricane education to thousands

NHC brings Awareness Tour to thousands of students homes in various states.

2021 Atlantic hurricane season: Researchers predicting another busy hurricane season

Fresh off of a record-breaking hurricane season in which 30 named storms formed, another active year is expected, according to Colorado State University hurricane researchers.

Hurricane hunting drones: The future of tropical forecasting

But even outside Hurricane Season, hurricane hunters remain busy working on testing new tools that could greatly improve hurricane forecasts. Last month the NOAA Hurricane Hunters launched a new uncrewed aircraft over Maryland that has the potential to change the world of tropical forecasting. This model is similar to those being tested by scientists aboard NOAA Hurricane Hunters. The lead meteorologist from the NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division, Joseph Cione, says “deploying the un-crewed aircraft from NOAA Hurricane Hunters will ultimately help us better detect changes in hurricane intensity and overall structure. " AdThis is welcomed news in the weather world, especially after the 2020 pandemic stunted the progress in long range forecasting.

A look at what made the 2020 Hurricane Season so active

This week in Forecasting Change I want to say goodbye to the 2020 Hurricane Season. Check out the graphic below:The rapid intensification of tropical storms is what can make them deadly hurricanes. (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

Looking back at 2005, the last time hurricane season went Greek

With the 29th named storm of the 2020 hurricane season skimming past Central Florida and potentially a 30th named storm sitting in the Caribbean, this season is one for the record books. Meteorologists have often compared the 2020 hurricane season with 2005. The 2005 tropical season started off with tropical storms Arlene and Bret forming in June, making it only the second time in history to have happened. Tracks and intensity of the 2005 hurricane season. Flooding in New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina (2005).

Disturbance could become tropical depression on path to Florida

Disturbance could become tropical depression on path to FloridaPublished: October 23, 2020, 9:26 amAn area of low pressure could develop into a tropical depression and move toward the Sunshine State.

Tropical Storm Paulette forms. Here’s what the tropics could mean for Florida

Four systems, including Tropical Storm Paulette, are swirling in the tropics. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

Tropical Storm Omar forms east of North Carolina

ORLANDO, Fla. – Just hours after Tropical Storm Nana formed south of Jamaica, Tropical Depression 15 has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Omar. Omar, which is expected to be short-lived, according to the National Hurricane Center, is located about 310 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina and has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. [READ MORE: Tropical Storm Nana and Tropical Storm Omar form in the Atlantic]Tropical Storm #Omar forms east of North Carolina, and is expected to be short-lived as it moves away from land over the next few days. “Omar is expected to degenerate into a remnant area of low pressure by late Thursday.”Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Nana is moving over the Central Caribbean Sea. Here is the 5 p.m. advisory and forecast track for #TropicalStormNana from the National Hurricane Center.

Rain, storms move into Central Florida as tropics stay busy

Central Florida sees rain as Tropical Storm Nana forms in the tropics. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

Here's the latest on Tropical Storm Gonzalo

Here's the latest on Tropical Storm GonzaloPublished: July 22, 2020, 5:02 pmTropical Storm Gonzalo is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Cabo Verde season: When monster storms are born

The Cabo Verde season, on average, runs in correlation to the peak of Hurricane Season, between July and September. During Cabo Verde Season, there is an obvious uptick in activity near the islands in the Eastern Atlantic. To put it into perspective, the distance between Cabo Verde Islands and the eastern seaboard is roughly 3500 miles, with much of this swath with waters over 80 degrees. Here are some memorable Cabo Verde Storms in the past few years:Hurricane Ivan (2004) - Category 5Hurricane Matthew (2016) - Category 5Hurricane Florence (2018) - Category 4No matter where we are in Hurricane Season, remember it only takes one. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 31.

How to best prepare for hurricanes: Quiz on do’s, don’ts that can save your life, possessions

Hurricane season is upon us, and make no mistake: There’s not much that can be done when a hurricane strikes, considering how powerful they can be. But preparing for a hurricane is a different story. Readiness is in our control, so the damage can be minimized as much as possible. To help prepare for the start of hurricane season, take this quiz, below. Even if you don’t nail a good score, the knowledge gained will help you pass with flying colors and lessen the damage, should the real thing strike.

With storms in May, Florida lawmaker wants a longer hurricane season

ORLANDO, Fla. – Even though the six-month Atlantic hurricane season lasts as long as a typical Major League Baseball season, a Florida congresswoman thinks it needs to be longer. In 2020, three tropical storms — Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal — formed in mid-May and the beginning of June, she said. There has been only one named hurricane before June since the satellite era started in 1966 — Hurricane Alma in 1970. “I don’t think there is any reason to lengthen the hurricane season, since we haven’t had a hurricane in May in 50 years," Klotzbach said in an email. “Hurricane season was also never intended to include ... all of the activity, just the majority of it," said McNoldy, who works for the Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science.

How prepared are you for a massive power outage? Take this quiz and find out

Hurricane season is upon us. And really, as is the case with any major storm, winds and heavy rainfall have the power to create some pretty massive power outages. Are you, or would you, consider yourself stocked up at home, in the event of an emergency? Take the quiz below to find out. All of the checklist items are listed on ready.gov as what you’ll need in your basic disaster supplies kit, as well as some additional emergency supplies that the website recommended.

Tropical Storm Sebastien forms in Atlantic

ORLANDO, Fla. – With just days left in the Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Sebastien has formed. Sebastien has maximum sustained winds up to 45 mph with higher gusts and is moving northwest at about 12 mph, forecasters said. Forecasters predict Sebastien will become an extra-tropical cyclone in a couple of days before being absorbed by a cold front later this week. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provided the following definition for an extra-tropical cyclone:“An extra-tropical cyclone is a storm system that primarily gets its energy from the horizontal temperature contrasts that exist in the atmosphere. Hurricane season ends Nov. 30.

Which decade had strongest hurricanes over last 100 years?

With hurricane season in its peak, here's a look at which decades have seen the most serious hurricane activity over the past 100 years.

2016 News 6 Hurricane Special

Copyright 2016 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. The Pinpoint weather team presents Hurricane Season 2016: Getting Results. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

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