As Central Florida braces for a cold spell unlike we've seen in a little while, a few years in fact, there's an interesting feature catching the attention of tropical meteorologists like myself. Here's another piece of unique news to start your mid-January.

While 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 is on the move, but many questions linger.

National Hurricane Center has tagged the tropical wave headed west in the tropical Atlantic towards the Caribbean for potential future development. As it enters the Caribbean, things get trickier than we've seen in quite sometime. I want to break down everything know now and what to watch.

Tropical Storm Lorenzo officially forms in the Atlantic Ocean.

The 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

Computer 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".

Tropical Storm Imelda is pulling away from Central Florida but is still impacting our weather.

Beachgoers and boaters along Central Florida should prepare for extremely dangerous conditions.

Hurricane Humberto is no stranger to the Atlantic — and if you think you’ve heard the name before, you’re not wrong.

Tropical Depression Nine has become Tropical Storm Imelda.

We’re currently watching two active systems in the tropics and both are worth paying attention to over the next few days.

Tropical Depression 9 has been classified this morning, and is well on its way to becoming our 9th named storm of the hurricane season, Imelda. While the forecast track doesn't put it into Central Florida, with a strengthening storm just off our east coast impacts will be felt. Here are all the details regarding what we can see throughout the peninsula.

Gabrielle 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.

The 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.

Erin is long gone and Fernand while strengthening will be a threat to no one. Behind Fernand, the Atlantic basin looks dry and quiet. How long will this last?

Invest 90L was designated by the National Hurricane Center yesterday early afternoon and highlights where it is our next named storm is likely to flourish. The next name on the list is Fernand, and just wait until you hear the pronunciation. There's already quite the buzz on the internet with this new developing feature, and we're here to bring you all the most critical details to gear you up for what to expect.

Tropical Storm Erin continues to gain strength in the open Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Erin continues its westward journey across the central Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Dexter formed Sunday in the western Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said, as forecasters monitored two other disturbances.

The National Hurricane Center has put a new yellow blip on its charts indicating a 10/20% chance of tropical formation right off the coast of the Carolinas. Here's everything you need to know.

Tropical depression Chantal made landfall near Myrtle Beach early Sunday as a tropical storm and is moving into Virginia.

The NHC has now upgraded Tropical Depression Three to Tropical Storm Chantal.

National Hurricane Center continues to slowly tick up the formation chances we see our next named storm right off the Florida coastline. Models are coming into a fair bit of agreement this will likely take place on the east side of the Florida peninsula, closer to Jacksonville and St Augustine. What type of impacts can we expect, and where does it go from here?

The National Hurricane Center has officially upgraded Tropical Depression Two to Tropical Storm Barry.

Tropical Depression Two forms in the Bay of Campeche after Air Force Reserve reconnaissance flights find a closed-off circulation center.

Tropical Storm Erick officially hit the board yesterday after National Hurricane Center initially designated a potential tropical cyclone from an area of disturbed tropical thunderstorms becoming to show rotation. As of today, the storm is fairly health, with a more classic look on satellite showing further signs of organizing. Computer models are not looking too good for folks along the immediate southern Mexico coast as well, with odds of a good bout of strengthening ahead seeming more probable.

The name Andrea is the first name on our named storms list for the 2025 hurricane season. When was it first introduced? Let's break down a bit of the history while we wait for the first storm of the season to develop.

Yesterday at their afternoon update, National Hurricane Center designated an area of interest right off the Florida coastline. While giving it a low shot at development, history proves it is a favorable source region to produce a tropical named storm if conditions can remain correct for it.

National Hurricane Center has officially highlighted our first area of interest inside the 2025 hurricane season. It's very close to home at that! We've mentioned the Caribbean a few times, but over recent days the trend has actually been focused off our eastern coastline in the form of a leftover cold front that's been marinating over open water. Very warm water. Let's break down why it is this is important.

As we wrap up Hurricane Week here at News 6, let's take the time to delve into why hurricanes will likely remain one of the most challenging but fascinating entities on our planet to forecast.

On Monday afternoon, at 1 p.m. National Hurricane Center issued a SPECIAL Tropical Weather Outlook for an area of rotation in the subtropical Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Oscar has disintegrated as it heads toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least seven people.

What started out Saturday as Invest 94L quickly became Tropical Storm Oscar before noon, then Hurricane Oscar by 2 p.m., according to the National Hurricane Center.

From when a tropical disturbance becomes a tropical storm to a hurricane, there are different criteria forecasters use to determine a storm’s designation.

News 6 first started looking into the flooding in Longwood's Shadow Bay neighborhood months ago, when families there told us one of their neighbors filled a drainage pipe with concrete.

A rare tropical storm formed off the coast of Brazil, the first tropical system to form in the South Atlantic basin, in the the southern hemisphere.

An area of disturbed weather could become Tropical Storm Vince later today.

The storm made landfall Saturday morning with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.

Tropical Storm Nigel has reached enough latitude to likely not impact North America.

Tropical Storm Franklin formed on Saturday in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Emily has formed in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 a.m. ET update Sunday.

Tropical Depression 4 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Cindy.

Tropical Depression Four upgraded to Tropical Storm Cindy in the Atlantic Ocean late Thursday.

Arlene struggled to maintain organization as it fought dry air and wind shear Saturday morning, weakening from the 2023 hurricane season’s first named tropical storm to become a tropical depression.

Abundant moisture supplied by Arlene in the Gulf of Mexico will allow for numerous storms to develop Saturday afternoon.

Nicole is expected to impact roadways in Central Florida as it makes its way through the state.

Nicole made landfall in Florida early Thursday, but impacts have been felt well before its arrival.

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.

Stupendous storm damage? Crazy clouds? Wonderful weather? We would like to see it!

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

Emergency officials are recommending people living on the barrier island and other low-lying or flood-prone neighborhoods to evacuate before Tropical Storm Nicole has the potential to make landfall on Florida's east coast.

As Tropical Storm Nicole gets closer to Florida, the Orlando Sanford International Airport has announced the storm is forcing it to suspend operations on Wednesday.

From when a tropical disturbance becomes a tropical storm to a hurricane, there are different criteria forecasters use to determine a storm’s designation.

Hurricane Lisa has made landfall on the Caribbean coast of Belize.

Hurricane Julia weakened into a tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in Central America.

Central Florida airports shut their hangars and stopped flights in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, but by Friday morning, most were either preparing to resume operations or already had.

Gov. Ron DeSantis updated Floridians at multiple news briefings Thursday to discuss the state’s ongoing response to Hurricane Ian.

Across Lake County on Sunday, as Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane, emergency officials helped residents prepare for any possible storm impact.

We continue to pinpoint the very latest on Ian.

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday

Bethune-Cookman University announced a mandatory evacuation order for its campus in Daytona Beach will be in effect Monday as Tropical Storm Ian is on a path toward Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday expanded a previously-signed executive order to declare a statewide state of emergency.

People across Central Florida are preparing for any possibility of a storm that could hit Florida in the coming days.

Subtle changes short-term could have big implications long-term.

It’s not a time to panic, but to pay attention.

From when a tropical disturbance becomes a tropical storm to a hurricane, there are different criteria forecasters use to determine a storm’s designation.

Highs Saturday top out around 90 degrees.

A ridge of high pressure continues to dominate much of the Atlantic bringing tranquil weather. The dry air will make it hard for much development to occur.

A disturbance that has been moving up the Atlantic coast has developed into Tropical Storm Colin.

The county is taking applications for its wind hazard mitigation program.

Saturday, Tropical Storm Agatha developed in the Eastern Pacific off of the west coast of Mexico.

The peak of hurricane season arrives.

The tropics stay active.

Tropical Storm Fred weakened to a depression and spawned several apparent tornadoes in Georgia and North Carolina on Tuesday as it dumped heavy rains into the Appalachian mountains along a path that could cause flash floods as far north as upstate New York.

The county activated its information hotline for residents at 352-253-9999.

There are several Central Florida locations where sandbag supplies will be available ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa.

Marion County officials, law enforcement and representatives from the National Weather Service held a meeting Monday and said tropical storm Elsa is expected to impact the western areas of the county most.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Friday evening into a clear colorful sky carrying a secret spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. The Atlas V rocket’s mission was to launch a satellite known as as NROL-101 for the National Reconnaissance Office. Liftoff happened after a few brief delays at 5:32 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Space Launch Complex-41. The liftoff was scheduled for about 20 minutes earlier but ULA reported a timing issue with some engine valves that was quickly resolved. Meanwhile, downrange SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center sending four astronauts to the International Space Station.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia and Flagler counties are two of many across Florida closing courts Thursday to contend with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eta. The Fourth Judicial Circuit, which includes Volusia, Flagler, Putnam and St. Johns, will close courts on Thursday with plans to reopen them on Friday once the storm made its way out of the state. [TRENDING: What’s the ‘dirty side’ of a storm? | CDC gives guidance on Thanksgiving | Astronauts prepare for Saturday launch]The Florida Supreme Court posted information on its website about more than a dozen storm-related trial court closures across the state this week. Those details are copied and pasted verbatim below:

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Emergency managers say they are monitoring the impacts of Tropical Storm Eta which should come through overnight Wednesday into Thursday. According to Orange County Emergency Manager Chief Lauraleigh Avery the county’s EOC is monitoring the storm. Potential Impacts:• Impact of this weather system will be overnight tonight and into Thursday• In Orange County, expect sustained winds 15-25mph with gusts up to 35mph• 43% probability of Tropical Storm force winds in Orlando• Low threat of tornados in western Orange County and very low threat in Eastern Orange County• Expected rainfall 1-2″, with up to 4-6′' if we receive squalls. “Orange county continues to monitor the system and is prepared to take immediate action if changes occur,” Avery said in a statement. There are currently no road closures or sand bag distribution centers open in the county, however Orange County does have an emergency notification app that you can download if anything changes or if the threat becomes greater as Eta approaches.

As of Wednesday morning, Tropical Storm Eta was 130 miles west-southwest of Fort Myers, dumping rain and packing 70 mph winds as it moved north-northeast at 15 mph. Several Central Florida counties are under tropical storm warnings and watches. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds begin by 4AM Thursday. Latest wind advisory issued in Volusia County (WKMG)Tropical Storm warning released in Central Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. – ***10:54 p.m. Nov. 10, 2020***The Tuesday 10 P.M. update has the track of Tropical Storm Eta making Landfall in Florida sometime on Thursday afternoon. People who live there should make plans to be ready for Tropical Storm winds of 35 to 55 mph, some gust may be much stronger. Latest track of Tropical Storm Eta released. (WKMG)Forecasters predicted more heavy rainfall Tuesday in Cuba and in South Florida, where as much as 23 inches were expected to accumulate. Tropical Storm Eta was squatting off western Cuba on Tuesday after drifting away from South Florida, where it unleashed a deluge that flooded entire neighborhoods and covered the floors of some homes and businesses.

ORLANDO, Fla. – ***10:25 p.m. Nov. 9 update***The impacts of Tropical Storm Eta for the Central Florida area are starting to lessen. ***Original***Tropical Storm Eta is churning in the Gulf of Mexico, bringing big changes to Central Florida’s forecast. Central Florida is already feeling the impacts of Eta, particularly along its coastal counties. (WKMG)In the meantime, Central Florida is already feeling the impacts of Eta, particularly along its coastal counties. Central impactsIn interior portions of Central Florida, residents should stay weather aware as tornadoes are possible, according to Bridges.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Tropical Depression Eta strengthened into a tropical storm again Saturday just before 10 a.m.A tropical storm warning has been issued for Brevard County, where tropical storm-force winds are expected within the next 36 hours. Winds will constantly blow between 30-35 mph, with gusts near 50 mph. [VIEW: Latest weather alerts]As of Saturday night, Tropical Storm Eta is 140 miles west-southwest of Camaguey, Cuba. Tropical storm windsCentral Florida ImpactsRain:Widespread rain arrives Sunday night and continues through Monday. Wind gusts will be on the order of 35-50mph.

Coastal communities began preparing for Beta over the weekend, with both the city of Galveston and Galveston County on Saturday issued voluntary evacuation orders. Tropical Storm BetaTropics Forecast Cone at 10:57 Sunday Morning, September 20thTropical Storm Beta is about 180 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas. Little change in strength is forecast during the next couple of days before Beta reaches the Texas coast. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles, forecasters said. Tropical Depression WilfredTropics Forecast Cone at 10:45 Sunday Morning, September 20thTropical Depression Wilfred is 1,340 miles west of The Cabo Verde Islands.

As of 11 p.m. Saturday, maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph, as the storm moves north-northeast at 2 mph. Little change in strength is forecast during the next couple of days before Beta reaches the Texas coast, forecasters said. As of 11 p.m. Saturday, forecasters said maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph as the storm moves northwest at 13 mph. Tropical Storm WilfredTropics Forecast Cone at 4:57 Saturday Night, September 19thTropical Storm Wilfred is 1,105 miles west of The Cabo Verde Islands. Forecasters said gradual weakening is expected Sunday night and on Monday, and Wilfred is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

The National Hurricane Center said Beta formed around 4 p.m. in the Gulf of Mexico. pic.twitter.com/zpDa2xBGqg — Jonathan Kegges (@JonathanKegges) September 18, 2020The storm could strengthen and near hurricane strength on Sunday, according to the hurricane center. According to the National Hurricane Center, the system is expected to fall apart over the weekend. Subtropical Storm #Alpha Advisory 2: Alpha Makes Landfall in Portugal. https://t.co/VqHn0uj6EM — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 18, 2020Wilfred’s maximum sustained winds Friday afternoon were near 40 mph.

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

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ORLANDO, Fla.- The potential tropical cyclone is a relatively new designation from the National Hurricane Center. It was created in 2017 to identify areas of disturbed weather close to land that have the potential to take on tropical characteristics. The main characteristic of a tropical cyclone; depression, storm or hurricane is a well-defined center at the surface. A tropical cyclone is an area of low pressure in the tropics that has that well-defined center at the surface. In our part of the world, of course, we refer to these as tropical depressions, tropical storms or hurricanes.

Florida is just a few days away from entering hurricane season, and the tropics are wasting no time heating up. Tropical Storm #Bertha Advisory 1: Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Near the Coast of South Carolina. Tropical Storm Warning Issued and Heavy Rainfall Expected. Bertha, now a tropical depression, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and possibly life-threatening flash flooding to portions of the Carolinas and Virginia. Tropical Storm Bertha forms, heads towards Carolinas, misses Florida (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

ORLANDO, Fla.- – Late Saturday night, The first named storm of the season, Arthur, developed just off the east coast of Florida. As Tropical Storm Arthur moves further away from Florida, drier air will pour in behind it. As a result, Central Florida will get in on a little more sunshine and heat. A cold front approaching from the west will push in Monday afternoon increasing shower and storm chances for the second half of Monday. Future RadarBeach Forecast:Beach forecastThe Atlantic will still be a little rough, but the rip current threat will be lower as the the winds have shifted to the northwest behind Tropical Storm Arthur.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A tropical depression that formed Saturday off the coast of east-central Florida has strengthened into Tropical Storm Arthur, according to the National Hurricane Center. The tropical storm, which had maximum sustained winds near 40 mph with higher gusts, was moving toward the north-northeast near 13 mph. [COUNTY-BY-COUNTY RESOURCES: Everything you need to prep for hurricane season]Tropical Storm Arthur is still well offshore, roughly 190 miles east-northeast from Cape Canaveral, and it will continue to move away. Arthur is headed toward the northeast, where it’s expected to maintain tropical storm strength for a few more days. Tropical storm watches are in place for portions of the North Carolina coast.

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.