A plume of Saharan dust is expected to hit Florida this week, which could affect our weather patterns for its duration.

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ATLANTIC SYSTEM BREWING? WIAT Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum joins our Tracking the Tropics team with the latest on a potential storm close to land, and what we can expect in the tropics as we head into July.

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Are the tropics as quiet as they seem? WCBD Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler joins our Tracking the Tropics team to break down what could be brewing in the Atlantic.

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In this episode of Tracking the Tropics, we’re monitoring a developing system near the Gulf Coast that could briefly become Tropical Storm Arthur. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding remain the main concerns for parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

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WKRG Chief Meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth joins our Tracking the Tropics team to address social media chatter about an alleged Gulf storm. Plus, we take a look back at 2025's Hurricane Melissa, a monster storm that tied all-time intensity records, killed over 90 people, and left absolute devastation behind.

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Hurricane season is here! Robbie Berg, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Hurricane Center, joins Tracking the Tropics live to break down the NHC's forecast for the season, discuss how many storms are expected this year, and answer your questions during our live Q&A.

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For the first time since 2015, no hurricanes made landfall in the U.S. this season. In our final episode of the 2025 season, our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look back at the powerful storms the Atlantic churned up this year.

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A University of South Florida professor is among a team of researchers suggesting a change to how the risks associated with tropical cyclones are communicated. On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team sits down with Dr. Jennifer Collins to learn more about the Tropical Cyclone Severity Scale and her research findings.

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The end of hurricane season is around the corner! On today's edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team looks back at the season and what we can expect in the coming weeks.

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