NHC tracking 4 tropical waves in Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four tropical waves as we near the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. According to forecasters, one system is situated near Senegal and Gambia, two in the Caribbean Sea and the fourth impacting the southwest Gulf of Mexico and southern Mexico. Each wave is traveling westward across the Atlantic.

Hurricane Ernesto targeting Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto is set to make a direct hit on Bermuda overnight, becoming only the 12th hurricane in recorded history to make landfall on the island. Bermuda will face significant impacts, including storm surges, heavy rain, strong winds, and possible tornadoes.

Bermuda-bound Ernesto now a Category 2 hurricane

Hurricane Ernesto strengthened into a Category 2 storm late Thursday evening. It is expected to strengthen before it passes "very near" to Bermuda, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Hurricane Ernesto expected to strengthen

Hurricane Ernesto formed Wednesday morning north of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. It is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Friday before it passes "very near" to Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest update.

Hurricane Ernesto to become major hurricane: NHC

Hurricane Ernesto formed Wednesday morning north of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Friday before it passes "very near" to Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest update.

Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to intensify

Tuesday night will be quiet across the region. Low temperatures will settle into the 70s, though humidity will remain high. Tropical Storm Ernesto will impact Puerto Rico before rapidly intensifying. The storm is expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday and could reach major hurricane status by Friday.

Tropical Storm Ernesto headed to Puerto Rico

Ernesto will impact Puerto Rico late Tuesday into Wednesday morning and midday as a strong tropical storm. From there, it rapidly intensifies and becomes a strong hurricane by Friday.

Tropical Storm Ernesto forms near the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic, not far from the Caribbean Islands. It's expected to stregnthen further into a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Storm-forces expected to hit Leeward Islands late Monday night. The storm has sustained winds of 40 mph and is traveling west-northwest at 28 mph.

Tropics 11AM update: Potential Tropical Cyclone Five

Potential Tropical Cyclone Five has formed in the Atlantic, and is forecast to strengthen and become a tropical storm and eventually a hurricane. The next name on the cyclone list is Ernesto. FOX 35 meteorologist Jessica Dobson goes over the latest track, spaghetti models, and if there is any potential impact to Florida.

Eyes on possible tropical threat forming next week

Tropical Storm Debby has concluded its impact on the U.S., causing significant flooding in the Northeast. Attention now shifts to a potential new tropical threat, likely to be named "Ernesto." A tropical wave is expected to move toward the Antilles by Monday, with a tropical depression probable by Monday night or Tuesday.

Tropical wave now has 70% chance of development

Forecasters are shifting attention to a potential tropical threat in the Atlantic Ocean, likely to be named "Ernesto." This tropical wave is expected to move toward the Antilles by Monday and now has a 70% chance for development.