At a Glance A disturbance between Africa and the Lesser Antilles is showing signs of organization.It is likely to become a tropical depression soon.It may become a tropical storm in the next few days east of the Windward Islands. It will head toward the Windward Islands this weekend, but weaken by the time it gets there. A tropical disturbance over the Atlantic Ocean has become the latest named system of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. For the latest on this,...

At a Glance In August, it's almost as if a switch is flipped. Frequently in July, we are asked, "Why has the Atlantic hurricane season been so quiet?" or "When will the hurricane season ramp up?" The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, but most years, the first two months of the season are typically benign. June averages only one named storm every other year, and July has averaged one named storm per year since 1950. Then comes...

Tropical Depression Seven has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Gonzalo. For the latest forecast information, . The Weather Company’s primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, . ...

At a Glance The Atlantic hurricane season is typically busiest from August to early October.Some of the most powerful and destructive hurricanes have occurred during this time.There are several factors in the atmosphere and ocean that make this time of year most favorable for development. Multiple tropical storms have already formed in the Atlantic this year, but the peak of the hurricane season typically doesn't begin until August and lasts into early October. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June...

At a Glance Tropical Storm Gonzalo is tracking toward the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic.But its intensity forecast is very uncertain.It may become a hurricane before reaching the Windward Islands Saturday.Its future beyond the Windward Islands is also very uncertain.Gonzalo is the earliest seventh named storm to form in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Gonzalo may become the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and it's headed toward the Windward Islands this weekend, but its forecast is a significant...

At a Glance A tropical depression is tracking through the Gulf of Mexico.Bands of locally heavy rain may trigger local flash flooding along the northern and western Gulf Coast.Locally heavy rain may also spread inland over parts of central and South Texas. Some gusty winds, rough surf and minor coastal flooding are possible along the northern and western Gulf Coast. This is a previous version of our forecast for Tropical Depression Eight. To see the latest version, . The Weather...

At a Glance Douglas is the first Eastern Pacific major hurricane of 2020.Douglas is increasingly likely to bring rain and wind impacts to Hawaii this weekend.It may either be a tropical storm or low-end hurricane as it sweeps through. Hurricane Douglas is forecast to sweep through Hawaii as a tropical storm or hurricane later this weekend, where it could produce flash flooding, strong winds and pounding surf. You've found an older version of this forecast. For the latest forecast, Douglas...

At a Glance A tropical storm is tracking through the Gulf of Mexico.Bands of locally heavy rain may trigger local flash flooding along the northern and western Gulf Coast.Locally heavy rain may also spread inland over parts of central and South Texas. Some gusty winds, rough surf and minor coastal flooding are possible along the northern and western Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the western Gulf of Mexico and is tracking westward toward the Texas Coast where...

At a Glance Douglas is the first Eastern Pacific major hurricane of 2020.Douglas is increasingly likely to bring rain and wind impacts to Hawaii this weekend.It may either be a tropical storm or low-end hurricane as it sweeps through. Hurricane Douglas is forecast to sweep through Hawaii as a tropical storm or hurricane later this weekend, where it could produce flash flooding, strong winds and pounding surf. For the latest complete briefing on Douglas, click . The Weather Company’s primary...

At a Glance Tropical Storm Gonzalo is tracking toward the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic.But its intensity forecast is very uncertain.It may become a hurricane before reaching the Windward Islands Saturday.Its future beyond the Windward Islands is also very uncertain.Gonzalo is the earliest seventh named storm to form in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Gonzalo, trying to become the first hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, is headed to the Windward Islands this weekend, but faces an uncertain future in...

Meteorologist Danielle Banks looks at Tropical Storm Hanna as it heads towards the Gulf Coast. ...

At a Glance Tropical Storm Hanna is headed toward a Texas landfall Saturday as a hurricane.The biggest danger is flooding rainfall. Locally heavy rain will spread across South Texas into northeast Mexico. That locally heavy rain will linger well after landfall.Hurricane force winds are expected along the Texas coast.Rough surf and minor coastal flooding are expected along the northern and western Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Hanna continues to intensify and is headed toward a Texas landfall Saturday, with the potential...

At a Glance Tropical Storm Gonzalo is headed toward the Lesser Antilles.It's expected to sweep through the southern Windward Islands Saturday.It is a very small storm, so its impacts will be minimal.Flooding rain, high winds, high surf and coastal flooding are all expected in parts of the Windward Islands.Gonzalo is the earliest seventh named storm to form in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Gonzalo is headed for the Windward Islands Saturday, but weakening is expected as the storm approaches. Some islands...