MUST SEE: Drone captures rare inside view of Melissa in Caribbean
Read full article: MUST SEE: Drone captures rare inside view of Melissa in CaribbeanDuring a mission into Tropical Storm Melissa last month, it is believed that for the first time ever, video shows the deployment and transition to controlled flight inside a tropical system.
Hurricane relief flight to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood, kills 2
Read full article: Hurricane relief flight to Jamaica crashes in Florida neighborhood, kills 2A small turboprop plane bound for Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission crashed into a pond in a community in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Coral Springs, killing two people and missing homes in the neighborhood.
Florida woman reflects on riding out Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, raises awareness for recovery efforts
Read full article: Florida woman reflects on riding out Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, raises awareness for recovery effortsAlthough a Central Florida woman is back home after being in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa hit, she says her heart remains with the island and those still rebuilding after the devastating storm.
28 Floridians evacuated from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, Gov. DeSantis says
Read full article: 28 Floridians evacuated from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, Gov. DeSantis saysGov. Ron DeSantis announced on Saturday the evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica following the devastating impacts of powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa.
Kissimmee leaders mobilize aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Read full article: Kissimmee leaders mobilize aid for victims of Hurricane Melissa in JamaicaMany in Jamaica are without power and unable to contact loved ones while reeling from blocked roads, torn roofs, and other damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa packs 185 mph winds as it strengthens ahead of Jamaica landfall
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa packs 185 mph winds as it strengthens ahead of Jamaica landfallHurricane Melissa continues to strengthen, becoming one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic Basin as it nears landfall.
Group worries for families in Jamaica as they collect donations for Hurricane Melissa impact
Read full article: Group worries for families in Jamaica as they collect donations for Hurricane Melissa impactWith Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall in Jamaica, the National Weather Service is warning of life-threatening flash flooding and landslides.
Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies into Category 5 storm on approach to Jamaica
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies into Category 5 storm on approach to JamaicaHurricane Melissa has peak winds up to 150 mph as pressure continues to drop, making the storm a powerful Category 5 hurricane.
Hurricane Melissa: Storm forecast to bring catastrophic winds and flooding
Read full article: Hurricane Melissa: Storm forecast to bring catastrophic winds and floodingHurricane Melissa, now Category 4 and strengthening near Jamaica, is expected to reach Category 5 and bring life-threatening impacts across the Caribbean. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan reports on the predicted path, hazards, and official advisories.
Is the hurricane season over after Melissa? Maybe.. but maybe not
Read full article: Is the hurricane season over after Melissa? Maybe.. but maybe notWhile we're anticipating spending the next week and some change potentially with Melissa in the central Caribbean Sea, computer models point to one last window or two for some future tropical development if the right seedling happens to take advantage
Tropical Storm Melissa gears up for potential explosive strengthening. Here’s the breakdown
Read full article: Tropical Storm Melissa gears up for potential explosive strengthening. Here’s the breakdownTropical Storm Melissa is already showing quality signs of strengthening, but how strong could it get?
Invest 97L tagged by the National Hurricane Center
Read full article: Invest 97L tagged by the National Hurricane CenterThe tropical wave highlighted in the Main Development Region for up to a 50 percent chance of formation within the next seven days has received the designation invest 97L. Where's it headed and how strong will it become, coming at you here.
‘It’s our livelihood. It’s our family:’ Sumter family battles persistent flooding, seeks county help
Read full article: ‘It’s our livelihood. It’s our family:’ Sumter family battles persistent flooding, seeks county helpA family in Sumter County is asking county leaders to help fix flooding on their property. They say the issue has persisted for years.
The Gulf and the Caribbean highlighted for possible enhanced tropical activity
Read full article: The Gulf and the Caribbean highlighted for possible enhanced tropical activityThe newest Global Tropics Hazards Outlook is in from Climate Prediction Center, and they've elevated the chances we see some sort of tropical depression or stronger forming in the Caribbean or Southwest Gulf through the month of October. Here are some details you need to know
‘Beat up by the wind and waves:’ Brevard beaches suffer erosion after week of hurricane swells
Read full article: ‘Beat up by the wind and waves:’ Brevard beaches suffer erosion after week of hurricane swellsCentral Florida’s coastline can’t seem to catch a break from what’s been a week of rough conditions at the beaches.
New area of interest tagged by National Hurricane Center. Here’s what to know
Read full article: New area of interest tagged by National Hurricane Center. Here’s what to knowA new yellow blob was drawn by National Hurricane Center for a cluster of tropical showers and storms projected to move into the Bay of Campeche. What does this tell us about the rest of the month, and the remainder of our 2025 hurricane season?
Invest 95L getting better organized, could develop this week
Read full article: Invest 95L getting better organized, could develop this weekFavorable conditions could allow gradual strengthening, with a tropical depression likely to form this week as the system moves west across the central Atlantic.
The Central American Gyre is set to return. Why Central Florida should be watching
Read full article: The Central American Gyre is set to return. Why Central Florida should be watchingComputer models are locking on to a broad area of spin expected to form over Central America to our southwest. This broad counter-clockwise turning in the winds is called a "gyre".
As Humberto and Imelda move away, what’s next for hurricane season?
Read full article: As Humberto and Imelda move away, what’s next for hurricane season?We're getting close to the final stretch of time regarding the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. While it has been slower than initially perceived, we've had some pretty monstrous storms out there. Thankfully they've stayed away. Will our luck continue to hold? I want to break that down for you today, especially as we tend to shift gears at about this point in time regarding where we monitor for potential named storm development.
Cruise passengers depart Port Canaveral as Tropical Storm Imelda tracks offshore
Read full article: Cruise passengers depart Port Canaveral as Tropical Storm Imelda tracks offshorePort Canaveral cruises departed as scheduled Monday as dangerous beach and marine conditions began setting in from Tropical Storm Imelda.
Deadly weekend underscores rip current dangers at Volusia County beaches
Read full article: Deadly weekend underscores rip current dangers at Volusia County beachesRed flags are flying across Volusia County beaches as officials warn of life-threatening rip currents and high surf conditions this week.
Central Florida can expected surf and wind hazards as Imelda and Humberto track offshore
Read full article: Central Florida can expected surf and wind hazards as Imelda and Humberto track offshoreCentral Florida braces for coastal hazards as tropical storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto move offshore, with high winds, surf advisories, and rain chances in the latest Pinpoint Weather forecast.
WATCH LIVE: News 6 meteorologist David Nazario breaks down Tropical Depression 9 and Humberto in the Atlantic
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: News 6 meteorologist David Nazario breaks down Tropical Depression 9 and Humberto in the AtlanticCoastal conditions will worsen Sunday into early next week, with rough surf, high rip current risk, gusty winds up to 40 mph, and scattered heavy rain.
La Niña is developing in the Pacific. Here’s what that means for Florida’s winter
Read full article: La Niña is developing in the Pacific. Here’s what that means for Florida’s winterLa Niña could very well take over the tropical Pacific yet again as it did last year in the fall. This may have implications on hurricane season, but it has even greater to do with another season in the immediate future: winter.
Gabrielle explosively intensifies into 2nd major hurricane of the season
Read full article: Gabrielle explosively intensifies into 2nd major hurricane of the seasonGabrielle became our second hurricane of the 2025 season. Rapid intensification is about to occur, and here's all the details behind that.
Tropics Watch: Watching 2 tropical waves as Florida sees rip current risk from Gabrielle. Here’s the latest
Read full article: Tropics Watch: Watching 2 tropical waves as Florida sees rip current risk from Gabrielle. Here’s the latestThe peak of hurricane season is here and right on cue, the Atlantic basin is staying active.
Gabrielle becomes 2nd hurricane of the 2025 hurricane season
Read full article: Gabrielle becomes 2nd hurricane of the 2025 hurricane seasonAs of 5pm NHC has upgraded Gabrielle to a category 1 hurricane, making it the second of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Much of the forecast hasn't changed, and here's everything you need to know.
Gabrielle set to become a hurricane soon
Read full article: Gabrielle set to become a hurricane soonGabrielle has rebound pretty spectacularly, now a symmetrical tropical storm out in the central Atlantic. Conditions are continuing to improve for further organization, and I do think this becomes our second hurricane of the season by tonight at 11pm if not when we wake up first thing tomorrow morning.
Disorganized wave in the Atlantic as Gabrielle expected to become hurricane
Read full article: Disorganized wave in the Atlantic as Gabrielle expected to become hurricaneThe NHC is monitoring a disorganized tropical wave over the eastern Atlantic and giving it a low chance of development. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Gabrielle continues spinning over the open water.
Here’s where we’re watching for sneaky tropical development
Read full article: Here’s where we’re watching for sneaky tropical developmentPeak hurricane season has given us one named storm, officially. There's one spot in particular that has our attention that you should probably be aware of as we move through the next seven to 10 days.
Tropical wave train: New area highlighted in Atlantic for possible development; 3 systems tracked
Read full article: Tropical wave train: New area highlighted in Atlantic for possible development; 3 systems trackedWe have two overlapping areas of interest for tropical waves that are coming off Africa. One wave is already over open water and another is back behind it. Here's the latest.
How many named storms will we actually see through September?
Read full article: How many named storms will we actually see through September?We've moved through the peak of the hurricane season, and while September is the traditional busiest month of a tropical season, we've yet to see any named storms since Fernand petered off in the North Atlantic weeks ago. We have two areas of interest on the board, one of which is designated as 92L, but what's next after this?
This is Florida’s best home insurance company. And it’s not USAA
Read full article: This is Florida’s best home insurance company. And it’s not USAAHurricanes and other major storms have been a consistent thorn in the side of many Florida homeowners, making insurance a much-needed service for many in the state.
Seminole County leaders plan for hurricane recovery costs with uncertainty ahead
Read full article: Seminole County leaders plan for hurricane recovery costs with uncertainty aheadAs we hit the height of hurricane season, leaders in Seminole County are planning for what factors may impact the cost of recovery.
Tropics Watch: Low chance that tropical wave develops soon, but things could ramp up
Read full article: Tropics Watch: Low chance that tropical wave develops soon, but things could ramp upThere’s some early activity brewing in the far eastern Atlantic and while there’s no immediate threat, it’s something to keep an eye on as we head into the new week.
Northern Flagler County coastline to be reinforced with new dune project
Read full article: Northern Flagler County coastline to be reinforced with new dune projectFlagler County's fragile coastline is getting a major facelift with $9 million announced for dune restoration near MalaCompra Beach Park.
Invest 90L designated in Atlantic could become next named storm. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Invest 90L designated in Atlantic could become next named storm. Here’s what to knowThe National Hurricane Center has tagged a cluster of tropical showers and storms as Invest 90L, which is forecast to become our next named storm. Here's the breakdown.
A La Niña watch has been issued: What it means for 2nd half of hurricane season
Read full article: A La Niña watch has been issued: What it means for 2nd half of hurricane seasonWe're about to hit the end of the first 90-some-odd days of hurricane season and begin our trek through the fateful second half. This is usually where a large majority of the action comes together, and a La Niña watch was also just issued by Climate Prediction Center, so here's why this is something to keep an eye on.
A La Niña watch was issued - how this effects the second half of hurricane season
Read full article: A La Niña watch was issued - how this effects the second half of hurricane seasonWe're about to hit the end of the first 90-some-odd days of hurricane season and begin our trek through the fateful second half. This is usually where a large majority of the action comes together, and a La Niña watch was also just issued by Climate Prediction Center, so here's why this is something to keep an eye on.
Hurricane Erin brings rough surf and rip currents to Central Florida coast
Read full article: Hurricane Erin brings rough surf and rip currents to Central Florida coastAs Hurricane Erin passes through the Atlantic, beach safety teams along the Central Florida coast are waving red flags to warn of strong rip currents and rough surf. Some areas are expecting waves as high as 10 feet Wednesday.