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Remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly have arrived in Florida, increasing rain chances to around 70% on Wednesday and forecasting 2–3 inches of rain across the region over the next week, with Orlando expected to see the heaviest downpours as the pattern persists.
Tropical Depression Two formed off Florida and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, with a tropical-storm watch issued from the Ochlockonee River to the Alabama border. The system could bring 1-3 feet of storm surge and 2-4 inches of rain (locally up to 8 inches) along the central/eastern Gulf Coast through Thursday, along with gusty winds and a flash-flood risk for parts of west-central and southwest Florida as it moves and potentially strengthens to around 60 mph. Land interaction adds uncertainty to forecast intensity and track. NOAA still projects a below-normal 2026 hurricane season with 8-14 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 1-3 major hurricanes.
Cold weather in Florida has pushed back NASA's Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal, with tanking now targeted for Feb. 2 and the earliest possible launch moved to Feb. 8 (Feb. 10–11 are other possible windows). The schedule remains weather- and data-dependent, with crews and hardware kept ready while the Artemis 2 timeline shifts alongside SpaceX Crew-12 preparations.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring five tropical waves as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins, with no immediate tropical activity expected. AccuWeather forecasters warn of tropical downpours in the Caribbean, with a slight chance of storm formation. The season is predicted to be very active, with up to 25 named storms expected, driven by La Niña and record-warm water. Florida residents are advised to stay prepared and monitor updates.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking four tropical waves early in the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, but no tropical cyclone development is expected in the next seven days. The season is predicted to be very active, with up to 25 named storms anticipated. Residents are advised to stay prepared and monitor updates.
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins with no immediate tropical cyclones expected, though three tropical waves are being monitored. Despite a mild start, forecasters predict a very active season with up to 25 named storms due to La Niña and record-warm water. Residents are advised to stay prepared, especially with sales tax holidays in Florida from June 1-14.