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Miami Herald
28-06-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Tropical Storm Andrea, first of the season, forms far off in the Atlantic
The first tropical storm of the season, Andrea, formed in the Atlantic on Tuesday morning, but forecasters say it will be short-lived. The National Hurricane Center predicts that the storm will begin to power down by Tuesday night, becoming a post-tropical remnant low as it enters chillier water and then dissipating on Wednesday. 'The system has met the criteria of being classified as a tropical storm, albeit a marginal one,' forecasters wrote in an earlier discussion. Andrea marks the farthest northeast storm formation point on record for June since 1900, noted Ryan Truchelut of Weather Tiger in his newsletter. READ MORE: U.S. hurricane forecast: 'Everything is in place' for another above-average season NOAA has called for another above-average season this year, with 13 to 19 named storms, six to 10 of which could strengthen into hurricanes and three to five of which could become major storms — Category 3 or higher.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ultimate Southwest Florida hurricane preparation guide 2025
If you live in Southwest Florida, you know that the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Preparation is key. We've amassed and curated everything you need to know about preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm, from what supplies to get, to how to stay safe and what to do after a storm. Scroll down through the page to browse, or jump quickly to the section you want: About hurricane forecasting Latest Florida forecasts Preparing your home and yard All about insurance ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Will a Category 5 hurricane make landfall in Florida in 2025? History says that's unlikely In a rush? 15 things you should know before 2025 hurricane season arrives Infographic: How do hurricanes form? An inside look What's the difference between subtropical storm and tropical storm? Breaking down the hurricane category scale Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones: What are the differences among these storms? What is NOAA? Federal weather, climate agency hit with job cuts has a big mission Meet WeatherTiger: Hurricane expert Ryan Truchelut provides Florida storm forecasts, analyses National Hurricane Center is updating its cone graphic for the 2025 hurricane season 2025 hurricane season will start with Andrea. See list of names and how you can prepare now Florida storm tracker: A hurricane watcher's guide to the latest track and model forecasts during the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Hurricane Season 2025: Good news and bad from the Florida forecast from WeatherTiger It's not too early to prepare yourself and your home for a hurricane. The best time to get ready is before a storm is approaching. With hurricane season starting soon, Florida residents need to prepare. What to know New to Florida and hurricanes? Here's what you should know as hurricane season approaches Here are 10 things you can do to get ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season Taping windows before a storm? Don't fall for these hurricane myths ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location What supplies do you need for a storm? Food and water are only the beginning to building your emergency supplies. Here are other things you should assemble. Hurricane season help: Tips for starting a storm supply list Hurricane preparation: What supplies do you need for a storm? Here's a list Creating hurricane supplies kit important, but what if money is tight? Tips, resources to help What you should do to protect your home during a hurricane Make sure you have safely installed shutters, tips on maintenance What you should know about hurricane shutters and window coverings before a storm Do you need a generator? Here's how to decide How to prepare your house for a hurricane: The ultimate preparedness checklist from USA TODAY Storm prep and other things to do in your Jacksonville yard (and beyond!) this June How to protect your patio from storm damage during hurricane season Follow these guidelines to get your trees, yard ready for hurricane or tropical storm Here is how you can prepare your pool for a hurricane or tropical storm What to do with your boat in Florida if a storm approaches Follow this checklist to protect, secure your boat for hurricanes and tropical storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Florida weather alerts (use dropdown menu to see your county) Across Florida: Who should I call for help in an emergency during a hurricane? How do you know if you live in an evacuation zone? Enter your address on this Florida Division of Emergency Management website What's your flood risk? Enter your ZIP code on this FEMA website for information Should you go to a hurricane shelter? What to know before you make your decision Florida Special Needs Registry: If someone in your household has special needs, register with your local emergency management agency here to receive assistance during a disaster Florida Gridlock Guide: Latest traffic reports and live views from the state's highways OFF THE GRID: Florida Power Outage Tracker — use dropdown menu to see your county Can you fill a washing machine with ice for a hurricane? Here's why you shouldn't Power outage safety: Here's what to be aware of before, during and after your power goes out Hurricane hacks for your dog, if you want coffee, in case you lose power or ride the storm Best tips on how to keep your pets safe during a storm How do you prepare your pets for hurricane season and how do you evacuate with animals? Safety tips for navigating around your neighborhood after storm What's still safe to eat and what should be thrown out? After storms, scammers come out. How to avoid getting ripped off in Florida Returning home from evacuating? Safety tips, how to file an insurance claim when you return ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Don't understand insurance? What to know to keep a roof over your head Homeowners' insurance in Florida: What to know ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season Hurricane Season preparedness: What to document for insurance before Hurricane Season 2025 No flood insurance? You could end up on the hook for storm damage Hurricane season tips for homeowners: Five insurance facts to know, when to buy These 3 things aren't covered by Florida homeowners' insurance Dropped from your home or flood insurance policy? Here's what to do Living in Florida? These flood insurance facts could save you thousands Need a new roof for insurance? Here are the main choices in Florida and how they stack up Study: 10-year-old asphalt shingles don't protect against hurricane winds Hurricane hunters save lives, but plane breakdowns put them at risk Not your ordinary aircraft: NOAA Hurricane Hunter jet is designed to collect weather data Can cows predict a hurricane is coming? Debunking one of Florida's strangest superstitions Easy decision: 2024 weather monsters Helene, Milton retired from hurricane names list Support local journalism by subscribing to a Florida news organization. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida hurricane guide 2025: How to prepare your SW FL home, yard
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ultimate Southwest Florida hurricane preparation guide 2025
If you live in Southwest Florida, you know that the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Preparation is key. We've amassed and curated everything you need to know about preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm, from what supplies to get, to how to stay safe and what to do after a storm. Scroll down through the page to browse, or jump quickly to the section you want: About hurricane forecasting Latest Florida forecasts Preparing your home and yard All about insurance ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Will a Category 5 hurricane make landfall in Florida in 2025? History says that's unlikely In a rush? 15 things you should know before 2025 hurricane season arrives Infographic: How do hurricanes form? An inside look What's the difference between subtropical storm and tropical storm? Breaking down the hurricane category scale Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones: What are the differences among these storms? What is NOAA? Federal weather, climate agency hit with job cuts has a big mission Meet WeatherTiger: Hurricane expert Ryan Truchelut provides Florida storm forecasts, analyses National Hurricane Center is updating its cone graphic for the 2025 hurricane season 2025 hurricane season will start with Andrea. See list of names and how you can prepare now Florida storm tracker: A hurricane watcher's guide to the latest track and model forecasts during the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Hurricane Season 2025: Good news and bad from the Florida forecast from WeatherTiger It's not too early to prepare yourself and your home for a hurricane. The best time to get ready is before a storm is approaching. With hurricane season starting soon, Florida residents need to prepare. What to know New to Florida and hurricanes? Here's what you should know as hurricane season approaches Here are 10 things you can do to get ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season Taping windows before a storm? Don't fall for these hurricane myths ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location What supplies do you need for a storm? Food and water are only the beginning to building your emergency supplies. Here are other things you should assemble. Hurricane season help: Tips for starting a storm supply list Hurricane preparation: What supplies do you need for a storm? Here's a list Creating hurricane supplies kit important, but what if money is tight? Tips, resources to help What you should do to protect your home during a hurricane Make sure you have safely installed shutters, tips on maintenance What you should know about hurricane shutters and window coverings before a storm Do you need a generator? Here's how to decide How to prepare your house for a hurricane: The ultimate preparedness checklist from USA TODAY Storm prep and other things to do in your Jacksonville yard (and beyond!) this June How to protect your patio from storm damage during hurricane season Follow these guidelines to get your trees, yard ready for hurricane or tropical storm Here is how you can prepare your pool for a hurricane or tropical storm What to do with your boat in Florida if a storm approaches Follow this checklist to protect, secure your boat for hurricanes and tropical storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Florida weather alerts (use dropdown menu to see your county) Across Florida: Who should I call for help in an emergency during a hurricane? How do you know if you live in an evacuation zone? Enter your address on this Florida Division of Emergency Management website What's your flood risk? Enter your ZIP code on this FEMA website for information Should you go to a hurricane shelter? What to know before you make your decision Florida Special Needs Registry: If someone in your household has special needs, register with your local emergency management agency here to receive assistance during a disaster Florida Gridlock Guide: Latest traffic reports and live views from the state's highways OFF THE GRID: Florida Power Outage Tracker — use dropdown menu to see your county Can you fill a washing machine with ice for a hurricane? Here's why you shouldn't Power outage safety: Here's what to be aware of before, during and after your power goes out Hurricane hacks for your dog, if you want coffee, in case you lose power or ride the storm Best tips on how to keep your pets safe during a storm How do you prepare your pets for hurricane season and how do you evacuate with animals? Safety tips for navigating around your neighborhood after storm What's still safe to eat and what should be thrown out? After storms, scammers come out. How to avoid getting ripped off in Florida Returning home from evacuating? Safety tips, how to file an insurance claim when you return ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Don't understand insurance? What to know to keep a roof over your head Homeowners' insurance in Florida: What to know ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season Hurricane Season preparedness: What to document for insurance before Hurricane Season 2025 No flood insurance? You could end up on the hook for storm damage Hurricane season tips for homeowners: Five insurance facts to know, when to buy These 3 things aren't covered by Florida homeowners' insurance Dropped from your home or flood insurance policy? Here's what to do Living in Florida? These flood insurance facts could save you thousands Need a new roof for insurance? Here are the main choices in Florida and how they stack up Study: 10-year-old asphalt shingles don't protect against hurricane winds Hurricane hunters save lives, but plane breakdowns put them at risk Not your ordinary aircraft: NOAA Hurricane Hunter jet is designed to collect weather data Can cows predict a hurricane is coming? Debunking one of Florida's strangest superstitions Easy decision: 2024 weather monsters Helene, Milton retired from hurricane names list Support local journalism by subscribing to a Florida news organization. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida hurricane guide 2025: How to prepare your SW FL home, yard
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Hurricane Center keeping eye on 3 tropical waves. See latest on Saharan dust, Florida heat
Tropical activity remains quiet in the Atlantic basin, although there have already been three named storms in the eastern Pacific. The National Hurricane Center is watching three tropical waves, including one approaching the Caribbean. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Expect Tuesday, June 10, to be warm across Florida, with showers and thunderstorms in several locations, especially North Florida, according to the National Weather Service. Elsewhere, the forecast calls for heat index values into triple digits, with some locations possibly seeing the feels-like temp as high as 105. Forecasters also warned about extreme UV index along Florida's east coast. Another large plume of dust moving across the Atlantic could reach Florida around June 13, according to AccuWeather. Dust, along with wind shear, help suppress tropical development. Here's the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 8 a.m., June 10: The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves in the Atlantic: Tropical wave 1: The axis of a tropical wave is near the west coast of Africa along 19W from 05N to 19N. Tropical wave 2: A second tropical wave is along 47W from 06.5N to 15N, and is moving west at around 17 mph. Tropical wave 3: Another tropical wave is approaching the Lesser Antilles in the northwestern Caribbean Sea. Its axis is along 61W, moving westward at 7 to 11 mph. "The average first named storm in the Atlantic is June 20, but development over the central and eastern basin looks unfavorable through June at this time," said AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Forecaster Alex DaSilva. Now is the time to prepare for a hurricane, before a storm is approaching. After becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 season in the eastern Pacific on June 9, Barbara quickly weakened back into a tropical storm. ➤ Storm tracker: NHC tracks Tropical Storms Barbara and Cosme By 2 a.m. June 10, Tropical Storm Barbara continues to weaken and is expected to dissipate by June 11. Swells generated by Barbara will affect portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico, as well as the southernmost portions of Baja California through June 10, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Storm Cosme is "holding steady," and little change in strength is expected over the next 12 hours. Weakening is expected this morning (June 10). Neither Barbara nor Cosme are expected to directly impact land, according to AccuWeather. Southeast of the two tropical storms is an area of low pressure expected to strengthen into a tropical depression later this week or over the weekend. Chances for development is 70%. Historically, tropical cyclones form close to the U.S. in June, with the most common locations being the northwestern Caribbean and the eastern Gulf, according to Dr. Ryan Truchelut, chief meteorologist with WeatherTiger. Truchelut is a Florida meteorologist who works with the USA TODAY Network. "None of the reputable forecast models are showing a realistic chance of anything tropical forming on the Atlantic side of Central America through mid-month." ➤ WeatherTiger: False alarms, beneficial rain and a dusty start to Florida storm season The exception is the GFS model, which is predicting a Caribbean tropical storm will spin up in 10 to 12 days, then move generally northward, Truchelut said. "The GFS has a persistent and well-known bias for incorrectly predicting development in the Caribbean at this specific time of year," Truchelut said. "All told, while something could eventually spin up in two or three weeks, the GFS' frequent false alarms should be disregarded." A "ghost hurricane" is a term used to describe a tropical storm or hurricane that appears in a forecast model but which doesn't happen in reality, according to CNN. Pensacola, western Panhandle: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Highs expected to hit 86. Tallahassee, central Panhandle: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued early June 10 as strong storms rolled through the area before sunrise. More showers and thunderstorms expected today, mainly before noon. High near 90, with heat index as high as 102. Jacksonville, North/Northeast Florida: Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening. Possible hazards include frequent lightning strikes, strong winds up to 60 mph and locally heavy downpours. High near 92, with heat index as high as 100. Daytona Beach to Stuart, East/Central Florida: Scattered to numerous afternoon and evening lightning storm favor the interior. Expect hot and humid conditions today, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and peak indices ranging from 100 to 105. UV index will be extreme. West Palm Beach to Naples, South/Southwest Florida: Chances for showers and thunderstorms increase today, especially across Southwest Florida. Some of these storms could bring heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. High near 84 along the east coast, 89 on the west coast, with heat index as high as 100. Fort Myers to Sarasota, West/Southwest Florida: Partly cloudy with scattered to numerous mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with the best chance of rain over the interior and Southwest Florida. Highs in the upper 80s along the coast and lower to mid 90s inland. An extreme heat index, which is anything over 11, means protection against sun damage is needed, according to the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection. "A UV Index reading of 11 or higher means extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure," the National Weather Service said. "Try to avoid sun exposure during midday hours, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 liberally every two hours. Take all precautions. Unprotected skin can burn in minutes." ➤ Enter your address to see UV index where you live "Beachgoers should know that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and can double UV exposure." The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA said. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. We will update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Hurricane Season 2025: NHC tracking tropical waves. Saharan dust ahead
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ask us anything on Florida's upcoming hurricane season! Join our upcoming Reddit AMA
It's hurricane season once again in Florida! We're hosting an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) on Reddit to answer questions about preparing for hurricane season 2025. Our team of journalists/weather nerds wants you to be ready and informed. Find us on r/florida to ask us anything. Meet our AMA moderators — Dr. Ryan Truchelut, Anne Geggis, and Antonio Fins — below. Ryan Truchelut (aka WeatherTiger) is a Tallahassee-based meteorologist who partners with the USA TODAY NETWORK to provide expert tropical forecasting during the hurricane season. He's known for his sharp analysis and his witty pop culture references. Most recent forecast: False alarms, beneficial rain and a dusty start to Florida storm season | WeatherTiger Anne Geggis covers statewide insurance issues, bringing more than 30 years of reporting experience to this urgent issue. After starting her career in Vermont following graduation from St. Michael's College there, she's made stops in Daytona Beach, Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale. Anne has covered municipal government, health care and education. Anne is the current president of the Florida Press Club. Don't understand insurance?: Here's what to know to keep a roof over your head Antonio Fins is the politics and growth editor at the Palm Beach Post. His 30-year journalism career includes 16 years as a business writer and opinions editor for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Florida and Caribbean news correspondent for Business Week magazine. One of Antonio's journalism and personal passions is the environment, especially the oceans and coastal regions. For three years, he guided the research and conservation programs at the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. More: Busier than average is the guidance on what to expect entering the 2025 hurricane season Join us on r/florida on Thursday, June 12, starting at noon ET. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: Reddit AMA: Florida hurricane season: Prepare now — ask us anything!
