TROPICS

What's the "dirty side" of a storm during hurricane season?

There's not much to track in the tropics right now.

History has been made again in the Atlantic basin.

Another cooldown will hit Central Florida in the coming days.

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

Subtropical storm Wanda has formed over the northern Atlantic, about 1,020 miles west of the Azores.

The insanely quiet October of 2021 continues in the Atlantic! There continues to be no threat to Florida or the entire U.S. at this time.

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

Hurricane season runs through November.

Here's the latest on the tropics.

A disorganized system that originated near the Bahamas now has a moderate chance for develop through Sunday morning.

Strong upper-level winds should prevent any significant tropical or subtropical development during the next few days.

Say it ain’t snow!

Hurricane season runs through November.

Remember, hurricane season is not over until the end of November.

Hurricane season runs through November.

After a few days with no tropical development expected, a disorganized area of clouds and showers has developed around the Turks and Caicos.

Hurricane Sam continues to be a powerful hurricane as it moves north through the Atlantic Ocean. Even as Sam is more than 1,000 northeast of Florida, the storms indirect impacts are being felt across the Atlantic.

Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 storm that is not expected to strike Bermuda but is forecast bring tropical storm conditions to the territory and other islands.

It is all but certain the 2021 hurricane season will use up its allotted names for the Atlantic Basin.

Hurricane season runs through the month of November.

Hurricane season runs through the month of November.

The tropics are not slowing down.

Here's what's happening in the tropics.

After becoming a major hurricane in the Atlantic Saturday morning, Sam’s rapid intensification continued.

The driest stretch in quite sometime is upon us with only a 20% chance for a downpour or storm Saturday.

Small but powerful Hurricane Sam continues to slowly move across the southern and Central Atlantic.

The tropics are still kickin'.

The tropics ain't slowing down.

The long-term future of Sam is in question for a couple of reasons.

Fall is here, but the tropics are still the focus.

Remember, hurricane season lasts until December.

The tropics are still poppin'.

The peak of hurricane season continues with a new named storm and tropical depression developing early Sunday.

A new tropical depression formed Saturday night east of the northern Leeward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Here's what's happening in the tropics.

Over the next several days into early next week, two more names of the 2021 hurricane season may be crossed off the list.

The tropics remain active, although Florida does not appear to be affected -- for now.

The tropics aren't slowing down.

The tropics are poppin'.

The peak of hurricane season continues and the Atlantic is blazing hot with tropical waves to watch.

The peak of hurricane season has arrived.

Larry and Mindy are off the list. Nicholas is next.

Here's the latest on the tropics.

Hurricane Larry spins in the Atlantic as another system will trek into the Gulf and, possibly, over Florida.

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

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

The peak of hurricane season is just around the corner and it shows out in the tropics.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sunday forecast won’t be a bad day across Central Florida. We will see mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s. READ: Fred and Grace linger, as third system begins to develop in TropicsExpect a 30% chance for rain on Sunday. READ: Haiti earthquake: 304 dead, 1,800 injured after 7.2 magnitude quake hits islandSunday afternoon bring fast-moving showers and few storms to the area. Chief meteorologist Tom TerryClick here to download the WFTV weather app for live updates to your phone, and click here to stream weather coverage on the WFTV now app.

Published: May 26, 2020, 5:56 am Updated: May 26, 2020, 12:40 pmORLANDO, Fla. Get ready for some more rain. An area of low pressure continues to be centered over South and Central Florida, bringing tropical moisture to the Orlando area for the next couple of days. The National Hurricane Center says the system has a 20% chance of development within the next two days and a 20% chance over the next five days. Regardless of development, heavy rain could cause flash flooding over portions of Florida, News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said. Rip currents and high seas will be a big issue as winds gusts pick up.Orlando will reach a high near 86 Tuesday, with a 50% coverage of rain.

ORLANDO, Fla. An area of low pressure in the tropics could soon become the first named storm of the 2020 hurricane season -- weeks before the season even begins. According to Bridges, the disturbance will actually bring drier conditions to Central Floridas forecast later this weekend. The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Though its a couple of weeks away, experts suggest Floridians prepare for strong weather before the start of storm season. Visit ClickOrlando.com/Hurricane for everything you need to prep your family, pets and home for hurricane season.