Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, and forecasters are warning that it could be a very active one. One of the reasons for the warning is a current of water in the ...

NEW ORLEANS — When you hear talk about possible tropical development in the Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico, you might hear about something called "the Loop Current." But what is that, and how does it ...

The hot waters of the Gulf of Mexico led to rapid intensification of yet another hurricane, this time strengthening Helene into a deadly, Category 4 storm as it raced towards Florida's coast.

The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, and the Gulf of Mexico is already warmer than average. Even more worrying is a current of warm tropical water that is looping unusually far into the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – The information in this story is dated to 5:44 p.m. Friday. For the latest on what has since become Tropical Storm Idalia, including its cone, models and more, click here. ORIGINAL: ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Gulf Loop Current is a large pool of hot water a couple hundred miles west of Tampa Bay. This hurricane season, it’s looking even more imposing than normal. The loop current ...

The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, and the Gulf of Mexico is already warmer than average. Even more worrying is a current of warm tropical water that is looping unusually far into the ...

The 2022 hurricane season began on Wednesday — and forecasters say it could be rough one. Several factors, from warmer-than-average surface temperatures in the Atlantic to the ongoing La Niña weather ...

The eye of Hurricane Michael as seen from the International Space Station in 2021. With the official start of hurricane season just over a week away, a meandering ocean current known to supercharge ...

Florida officially eliminated high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes last summer. But if you drive I-95 in South Florida, you’d never know it. Celebrating roots: Taste of Italy Festival honors heritage in ...