Tropical Weather Forecast - October 20, 2022
All is quiet in the Atlantic with no tropical activity expected over the next two days. However, things are more active in the eastern Pacific with a new Tropical Storm named Roslyn. Roslyn is expected to strengthen to a hurricane by Saturday and make landfall by Sunday along the west central coast of Mexico bringing strong winds and a flood threat.
All is quiet in the Atlantic with no tropical activity expected over the next two days. However, things are more active in the eastern Pacific with a new Tropical Storm named Roslyn. Roslyn is expected to strengthen to a hurricane by Saturday and make landfall by Sunday along the west central coast of Mexico bringing strong winds and a flood threat.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 19, 2022
There will soon be a named tropical system for the National Hurricane Center to track. Here is a quick look at where the storm will form.
There will soon be a named tropical system for the National Hurricane Center to track. Here is a quick look at where the storm will form.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 18, 2022
Things are finally calming down in the tropics with no tropical activity expected in the Atlantic Basin for the next few days. Meanwhile, in the eastern Pacific, there is a tropical disturbance that has a 60-90% shot to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next 2-5 days. It is just south of the southern coast of Mexico moving WNW.
Things are finally calming down in the tropics with no tropical activity expected in the Atlantic Basin for the next few days. Meanwhile, in the eastern Pacific, there is a tropical disturbance that has a 60-90% shot to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next 2-5 days. It is just south of the southern coast of Mexico moving WNW.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 17, 2022
The Atlantic has shifted back to a quiet mode while the Pacific continues to threaten tropical cyclone development.
The Atlantic has shifted back to a quiet mode while the Pacific continues to threaten tropical cyclone development.
Hurricane Gear Test: 5.11 Rapid Headlight
As you're gathering supplies to prepare for a severe storm, you probably know you'll need a battery powered light but some definitely work better than others, and FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson explains what features to look for when shopping for one of your own.
As you're gathering supplies to prepare for a severe storm, you probably know you'll need a battery powered light but some definitely work better than others, and FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson explains what features to look for when shopping for one of your own.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 16, 2022
How many Tropical Depressions have not become named storms this year? There's always something to discuss in the Tropics!
How many Tropical Depressions have not become named storms this year? There's always something to discuss in the Tropics!
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 15, 2022
The Atlantic Basin has seen below average numbers so far this season. But has it seen more activity than the Pacific?
The Atlantic Basin has seen below average numbers so far this season. But has it seen more activity than the Pacific?
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 14, 2022
Tropical Storm Karl is still headed toward southern Mexico and on track to make landfall tonight. It's a weak tropical storm with 40 mph winds but could still pose a flash flood and mudslide threat to parts of southern Mexico. Another tropical wave in the far east Atlantic only has a very low 10% chance for development over the next 2-5 days.
Tropical Storm Karl is still headed toward southern Mexico and on track to make landfall tonight. It's a weak tropical storm with 40 mph winds but could still pose a flash flood and mudslide threat to parts of southern Mexico. Another tropical wave in the far east Atlantic only has a very low 10% chance for development over the next 2-5 days.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 13, 2022
Halfway through October, tropics are still active with Tropical Storm Karl still churning in the southern Gulf of Mexico. It has made the turn south towards southeast Mexico and will likely make landfall as a weak tropical storm Friday night, then quickly dissipate by Saturday. It will still bring the threat for flooding and mudslides to parts of southern Mexico including Veracruz. Another tropical wave in the far east Atlantic has a very low 20% chance for development over the next 5 days as it heads west around 5-10 mph.
Halfway through October, tropics are still active with Tropical Storm Karl still churning in the southern Gulf of Mexico. It has made the turn south towards southeast Mexico and will likely make landfall as a weak tropical storm Friday night, then quickly dissipate by Saturday. It will still bring the threat for flooding and mudslides to parts of southern Mexico including Veracruz. Another tropical wave in the far east Atlantic has a very low 20% chance for development over the next 5 days as it heads west around 5-10 mph.
Most of Hurricane Ian's 100-plus victims in Florida died by drowning, data shows
Data from the Medical Examiners Commission also shows that most people who died in the Category 4 hurricane were 70 or older.
Data from the Medical Examiners Commission also shows that most people who died in the Category 4 hurricane were 70 or older.
It could take 6 months to identify people killed by Hurricane Ian
It's been two weeks since Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida and officials are still trying to get in contact with hundreds of missing people.
It's been two weeks since Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida and officials are still trying to get in contact with hundreds of missing people.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 12, 2022
Tropical Storm Karl is getting stronger with 60 mph winds in the southern Gulf of Mexico. Karl is currently moving to the north slowly. But it's track will shift to the SW over the next day or so taking it into southern Mexico as a tropical storm late Friday into early Saturday. It will bring SE TX a higher rip current risk and spread a little moisture our way, but no major impacts are anticipated. A disturbance in the eastern Pacific near the western Mexican coast has a 10-20% chance for development over the next 2-5 days.
Tropical Storm Karl is getting stronger with 60 mph winds in the southern Gulf of Mexico. Karl is currently moving to the north slowly. But it's track will shift to the SW over the next day or so taking it into southern Mexico as a tropical storm late Friday into early Saturday. It will bring SE TX a higher rip current risk and spread a little moisture our way, but no major impacts are anticipated. A disturbance in the eastern Pacific near the western Mexican coast has a 10-20% chance for development over the next 2-5 days.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 11, 2022
Disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico in Bay of Campeche has formed into Tropical Storm Karl. It has 40 mph winds and is moving NW. It is expected to turn west then southwest over the next few days and make landfall in eastern Mexico bringing a flood threat. Another disturbance in the eastern Pacific is has a 20% chance to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next 5 days.
Disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico in Bay of Campeche has formed into Tropical Storm Karl. It has 40 mph winds and is moving NW. It is expected to turn west then southwest over the next few days and make landfall in eastern Mexico bringing a flood threat. Another disturbance in the eastern Pacific is has a 20% chance to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next 5 days.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 10, 2022
Julia is no longer a hurricane, tropical storm or depression. Remnants of Julia are located over S. Mexico and Guatemala producing heavy rain and 30 mph winds. It is expected to dissipate tonight but a chunk of it could break off, head to the eastern Pacific and possibly develop into a new system. Chances for that are low. There's also another disturbance over the Yucatan Peninsula with a low chance to track into the southern Gulf of Mexico and develop into a tropical cyclone. There's a 20% chance of this happening over the next 2-5 days.
Julia is no longer a hurricane, tropical storm or depression. Remnants of Julia are located over S. Mexico and Guatemala producing heavy rain and 30 mph winds. It is expected to dissipate tonight but a chunk of it could break off, head to the eastern Pacific and possibly develop into a new system. Chances for that are low. There's also another disturbance over the Yucatan Peninsula with a low chance to track into the southern Gulf of Mexico and develop into a tropical cyclone. There's a 20% chance of this happening over the next 2-5 days.
Hurricane Gear Test: Husky Professional Duty Storage Container
FOX 26's Meteorologist John Dawson prefers a 'Go Box' when it comes to storing hurricane supplies. In this Hurricane Gear Test, he shows us the Husky 20-Gallon Professional Duty Storage Container.
FOX 26's Meteorologist John Dawson prefers a 'Go Box' when it comes to storing hurricane supplies. In this Hurricane Gear Test, he shows us the Husky 20-Gallon Professional Duty Storage Container.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 9, 2022
It's mid-October, so are we in the clear in Texas? The answer is yes and no. FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains that and gives an update on Tropical Storm Julia
It's mid-October, so are we in the clear in Texas? The answer is yes and no. FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains that and gives an update on Tropical Storm Julia
Fort Myers Beach reopens to residents, business owners nearly 2 weeks after Hurricane Ian
Most residents of Fort Myers Beach have been off the island since being evacuated when Hurricane Ian approached the area at the end of September.
Most residents of Fort Myers Beach have been off the island since being evacuated when Hurricane Ian approached the area at the end of September.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 8, 2022
FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz gives us a look at the tropics and shares some interesting information on naming the storms.
FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz gives us a look at the tropics and shares some interesting information on naming the storms.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 7, 2022
Tropical Update - Tropical Storm Julia is pushing away from Colombia and Venezuela and is still expected to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane by early Sunday. It is forecast to make landfall on the Nicaragua coast of Central America Sunday morning bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides. Although we won't get any direct impacts from Julia, moisture from the remnants of Julia will likely spread our way by the middle of next week.
Tropical Update - Tropical Storm Julia is pushing away from Colombia and Venezuela and is still expected to strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane by early Sunday. It is forecast to make landfall on the Nicaragua coast of Central America Sunday morning bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides. Although we won't get any direct impacts from Julia, moisture from the remnants of Julia will likely spread our way by the middle of next week.
Tropical Depression 13 forms in Caribbean, expected to become Hurricane Julia this weekend
Tropical Depression Thirteen formed in the Atlantic late Thursday evening and is forecast to become our next hurricane.
Tropical Depression Thirteen formed in the Atlantic late Thursday evening and is forecast to become our next hurricane.