Tropical depression could form over Gulf

Two tropical waves show signs of becoming better organized in the coming days. A third wave is expected to bring rain across the region on Saturday before moving over the Gulf of Mexico where it could become a tropical depression.

3 tropical waves show potential for growth

The National Hurricane Center is watching three disturbances in the Atlantic. Two have low chances of formation over the next week (40%) while one has a medium chance of formation (50%). Another one has a 20% formation in the Gulf of Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30. Officials are now predicting an above-normal hurricane season.

Tropics heating up: 3 waves being watched

The National Hurricane Center is watching three disturbances in the Atlantic. Two have low changes of formation over the next week (30%) while one has a medium chance of formation (40%). FOX 35's Allison Gargaro looks at the forecast and what that possibly could mean for Florida. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - November 30. Officials are now predicting an above-normal hurricane season.

Forecasters eying 3 tropical waves

Two tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean are showing signs of potential development. A third system has the potential to form in the Gulf of Mexico after it drops rain across Central Florida this coming weekend.

Tacking the Tropics: August 15, 2023

The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic. One tropical wave has a very low and slow, 10% chance for further development over the next 7 days. The second tropical wave moving off the west coast of Africa has a 30% chance for further development late week or into the weekend.