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The Hurricane Hunters provide surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the central Pacific Ocean for the National Hurricane Center. The unit also flies other missions during the hurricane “off-season” to investigate winter storms off both coasts of the U.S.

A cold front will bring the risk of strong storms, which could be capable of producing wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour and tornadoes.

The official forecast for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season was issued by he NHC and it calls for a very active season with the presence of La Niña and record-breaking warm sea surface ocean temperatures.

The Dominican Republic is dealing with severe flooding, while Jamaica will likely be hit by a major hurricane late this weekend.

Some tree pollen levels are in the high range as Florida experiences its winter and early spring allergy seasons. Juniper, elm and maple trees are active across the peninsula.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for the counties of Escambia and Santa Rosa, including the city of Pensacola, until 10PM CDT Tuesday night.A strong squall…

Significant coastal and inland flooding is expected along the First and Space Coasts, heavy rain is likely across North Florida, and strong storms are possible across South Florida from this storm Friday and Saturday.

Hurricane Ian is forecast to make landfall along the southwest Florida Coast Wednesday as a major hurricane.

Phil Klotzbach, senior research scientist at CSU’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences, said he characterizes this season as “the most abnormal, normal hurricane season on record.”

Summer officially starts on June 20 at 10:42 p.m.