Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Season Podcast

Tropical Storm Francine is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches the Gulf coast, prompting watches and warnings from Texas to Alabama. Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the threat for life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds, and takes a look at what's next to develop in the Atlantic.

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On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, WFLA meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry sit down for a conversation with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center, as we near peak hurricane season.

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Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. WOOD Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca joins the Tracking the Tropics team to discuss why it's expected to stay well off the U.S east coast. Plus, we take a look back at Hurricane Charley, which hit southwest Florida as a major storm 20 years ago.

As Tropical Storm Debby slams the southeast with tropical downpours, our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at flooding in the Tampa Bay area. WKRG Meteorologist Grant Skinner joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's JB Biunno for an aerial survey of the damage.

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The Tracking the Tropics team discusses the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 4.

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Are the tropics waking up? A tropical depression could form this week as a disturbance approaches the Caribbean. WPHL Meteorologist Monica Cryan joins WFLA Meteorologist Rebecca Barry to take a look at the latest models.

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It's Tracking the Tropics... in space! NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps joins WFLA's Amanda Holly, Rebecca Barry and JB Biunno from 250 miles above the Earth's surface to talk life in space and what the tropics are like from her point of view. Plus, we send your questions from social media all the way up to the International Space Station.

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Hurricane Beryl kicked off the season with a bang, but the tropics have since calmed down. WGNO Chief Meteorologist Hank Allen joins WFLA meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to explain why, and when things will ramp up again.

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The Tropics are quiet, but for how long? KARK Meteorologist Joel Young joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to break down the latest Colorado State University forecast for this projected "extremely active" hurricane season. Plus, the historic storm Beryl, once a powerful Category 5 hurricane, weakens over the inland U.S.

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The latest tracks from the NHC show #TropicalStormBeryl curving north and restrengthening before slamming into the Texas coast as a hurricane in the coming days. WFLA meteorologist Rebecca Barry and KVEO meteorologist Brianna Medina break down the latest track and discuss potential impacts for the Lone Star State.

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Whether you're a hurricane-hardened native or a first-time Florida resident, you've likely heard the basics for hurricane preparation. Now, WFLA's Tracking the Tropics team is taking it one step further to bring you a list of our go-to hurricane hacks to make each season just a little easier.

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