Tropical Storm Chantal gathers more strength; heavy rain, storms to impact Florida: NHC

Tropical Storm Chantal has gathered more strength and is expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the FOX 35 Storm Team.

National Hurricane Center increases chance of potential tropical disturbance forming near Florida

The chances of a potential tropical disturbance forming have again increased, and the system is likely to bring heavy rains to Florida over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

National Hurricane Center monitoring potential tropical disturbance that could impact Florida

A potential tropical disturbance headed towards the Southeastern United States is likely to bring heavy rains to the state over the Fourth of July weekend, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Tropical Depression Two develops in the Gulf
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The second Tropical Depression of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has developed in the Gulf, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). If, by chance, the storm's peak winds managed to reach 40 mph, it would become Tropical Storm Barry. Tropical Depression Two is currently in the Southern Bay of Campeche riding along the Mexican Coast.

Second Tropical Depression of the season develops in the Gulf, NHC says

The second Tropical Depression of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has developed in the Gulf, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Could hurricane forecasts get worse due to new government cuts?

NOAA said it would stop collecting and distributing data from three weather satellites that it jointly runs with the Defense Department.

Tropical Storm Andrea: First storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season weakens to post-tropical cyclone

Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Tuesday in the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). By Tuesday evening, it had been downgraded to a remnant low.

Weather alert system helps keep golfers, swimmers at Evermore Orlando Resort safe during storms

Evermore Orlando Resort is enhancing guest safety with a high-tech inclement weather alert system designed to provide early warnings when lightning is detected near the 1,100-acre property.

Florida faces rising heat, soaking rains as summer kicks off

Florida is staring down a higher-than-normal chance of both above-average temperatures and above-average rainfall through July, August and September, which means more heat and rain are coming at the same time.

Common myths about lightning, debunked: What experts say about staying safe during storms

As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service — say is fact or fiction when it comes to lightning safety.

Man struck by lightning at New Smyrna Beach, officials say

A man was struck by lightning while in ankle-deep water on Friday afternoon in New Smyrna Beach, officials say.

Tropical AM update: June 19, 2025
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications.

Florida summer heatwave: No heat advisories so far this year. Here's why.

While Florida is no stranger to summer swelter, 2025 has been pretty quiet in one key way: the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued zero heat advisories this year — a dramatic contrast to the previous two summers when they started rolling in as early as May.

Hurricane Erik nears Mexico's southern coast
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Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Erick is expected to make landfall in the western portions of the Mexican state of Oaxaca or the eastern portion of the Mexican state of Gurrero on Thursday morning, and then continue inland over Mexico during the day.

Hurricane Erick becomes 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 as Mexico braces for destructive landfall

Hurricane Erick continues to rapidly intensify and reached Category 4 strength as the extremely dangerous storm continues to approach the southern coast of Mexico in an area popular with travelers.

Protecting homes during summer storms
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Every year, nearly 25 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States. The Central Florida community has seen several of these strikes in the last few weeks, with two of them hitting and destroying homes. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks with an expert on lightning protection systems.

Could Saharan Dust be trapping Florida's humidity, making it worse?

Each summer, towering plumes of Saharan Dust cross the Atlantic, arriving in the skies over Florida and the Gulf Coast like clockwork. Could the dry Saharan air could ironically make Florida’s famous humidity feel even more unbearable?

2025 Atlantic hurricane season: How experts predict a busy hurricane season

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to how experts predict a busy hurricane season.