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National Hurricane Center tracking 4 tropical waves. August brings increased risk for hurricanes

AccuWeather forecasters are keeping an eye on an area showing potential for development off the U.S. east coast in early ...

Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands watch as Tropical Storm Erin heads westward

Tropical Storm Erin is still moving quickly westward and is forecast to become a hurricane in a few days over the central ...

Atlantic hurricane season starting slowly, while Pacific about to see Hurricane Gil

The Pacific hurricane season has been busy, with nine named storms and 3-soon-to-be-4 hurricanes, but August is a big month ...

Calm before the storms: Forecasters say the quiet Atlantic hurricane season won't last

In May, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, but so ...

Forecasters say waters are warm enough for tropical storms. What to expect in Jacksonville

Jacksonville is under a heat advisory with temperatures in the 90s and a heat index up to 112 degrees. No hurricanes are currently anticipated in the Jacksonville area for the next seven days. Florida ...
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Forecasters eyeing tropical disturbance emerging in eastern Atlantic

Hurricane season is now reaching its peak. The National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic.