Miami researchers test homes vs. hurricane forces
Dr. Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, an Associate Professor with the University of Miami joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his team's research, using the SUSTAIN lab to simulate hurricane-force wind, rain and storm surge up to Category 5 levels on pre-fabricated homes to test their durability and what it takes to create hurricane-resistant homes on Florida's coastlines.
Dr. Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, an Associate Professor with the University of Miami joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his team's research, using the SUSTAIN lab to simulate hurricane-force wind, rain and storm surge up to Category 5 levels on pre-fabricated homes to test their durability and what it takes to create hurricane-resistant homes on Florida's coastlines.
Hurricane season guide 2026: What Florida residents need to know
Your guide to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical outlooks, how to prepare and emergency kit essentials, forecast cone updates, and theme parks hurricane policies.
Your guide to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical outlooks, how to prepare and emergency kit essentials, forecast cone updates, and theme parks hurricane policies.
Florida hurricane season: Every item you need in your emergency kit
Are you ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season? Here's your guide to creating your emergency kit, including every item you need.
Are you ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season? Here's your guide to creating your emergency kit, including every item you need.
Atlantic hurricane season forecast: NOAA tropical outlook | See the numbers
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds. NOAA predicts 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30, 2026.
Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
Gathering hurricane data: How Hurricane Hunters ready for 2026 hurricane season
While taking a look at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Center in Lakeland, FOX 35's Laurel Blanchard got an inside look into how hurricane hunters are gearing up for the 2026 season. Here's a look at how the Hurricane Hunters gather data.
While taking a look at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Center in Lakeland, FOX 35's Laurel Blanchard got an inside look into how hurricane hunters are gearing up for the 2026 season. Here's a look at how the Hurricane Hunters gather data.
2026 hurricane season outlook: Conditions, names, more
Colorado State University released the 2206 hurricane season outlook, projecting the activity which is below average.
Colorado State University released the 2206 hurricane season outlook, projecting the activity which is below average.
Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Here's Colorado State University's tropical forecast
The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.
The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.
Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest storm in Atlantic history
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.
Hurricane Melissa to remain a powerful storm as it tracks toward Cuba
Melissa is expected to remain a powerful hurricane when it moves across Cuba, the Bahamas, and near Bermuda.
Melissa is expected to remain a powerful hurricane when it moves across Cuba, the Bahamas, and near Bermuda.
Mysterious wooden canoe found after Hurricane Ian still baffles experts three years later
A "highly unusual" wooden canoe that was unearthed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is still puzzling experts three years later.
A "highly unusual" wooden canoe that was unearthed in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian is still puzzling experts three years later.
National Hurricane Center: New zone for potential tropical development may form near Florida
The National Hurricane Center is now tracking a new zone for potential tropical development that may form near the Northwestern Bahamas and Southern Florida by Saturday. Forecasters are also continuing to follow Hurricane Imelda as it now barely hangs onto hurricane strength and continues to move away from Bermuda.
The National Hurricane Center is now tracking a new zone for potential tropical development that may form near the Northwestern Bahamas and Southern Florida by Saturday. Forecasters are also continuing to follow Hurricane Imelda as it now barely hangs onto hurricane strength and continues to move away from Bermuda.
What to expect for final 2 months of Atlantic hurricane season
The peak of the Atlantic basin hurricane season is nearing its end with the U.S. escaping major impacts from tropical cyclones.
The peak of the Atlantic basin hurricane season is nearing its end with the U.S. escaping major impacts from tropical cyclones.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Imelda impacts felt on East Coast as storm strengthens on path to Bermuda
Although Hurricane Imelda will not make landfall in the U.S., the effects of the storm are being felt up and down the East Coast from the Southeast through the mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast and New England.
Although Hurricane Imelda will not make landfall in the U.S., the effects of the storm are being felt up and down the East Coast from the Southeast through the mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast and New England.
Hurricane Imelda causing beach erosion in Volusia County
Hurricane Imelda is continuing to batter the Florida coast, even as it moves away from the U.S. In the Daytona Beach area, the beach is even starting to erode. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more about some of the local damage.
Hurricane Imelda is continuing to batter the Florida coast, even as it moves away from the U.S. In the Daytona Beach area, the beach is even starting to erode. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares more about some of the local damage.
Tracking the tropics: AM Oct. 1, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner gives us a look at the latest updates in the tropics as Hurricane Imelda continues to strengthen as it barrels towards Bermuda. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto is churning in the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 storm.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner gives us a look at the latest updates in the tropics as Hurricane Imelda continues to strengthen as it barrels towards Bermuda. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto is churning in the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1 storm.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Imelda, Hurricane Humberto bring threats to Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.
National Hurricane Center: Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 forms near Cuba; Hurricane Humberto churns in Atlantic
A tropical system developed late Friday off the eastern coast of Cuba, prompting storm alerts for parts of the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The disturbance, previously designated Invest 94L, was now classified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
A tropical system developed late Friday off the eastern coast of Cuba, prompting storm alerts for parts of the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The disturbance, previously designated Invest 94L, was now classified as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.
National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Imelda expected to form, possible U.S. impacts next week
A system in the Atlantic, currently designated as Invest 94L, is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda within the next 24 hours, with forecasters warning of possible impacts on the U.S. East Coast early next week.
A system in the Atlantic, currently designated as Invest 94L, is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda within the next 24 hours, with forecasters warning of possible impacts on the U.S. East Coast early next week.
Fujiwhara Effect: What is it, what happens? Will Invest 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto combine?
With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?
With things finally heating up in the tropics for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the FOX 35 Storm Team answers a question many people have had on their minds: Can several hurricanes merge into a single, stronger hurricane?