Tropical Depression Six formed in the far eastern Atlantic on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

As of the NHC’s initial 11 a.m. advisory, the center of the storm was located about 525 miles southwest of the Azores, moving north at 2 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.

“This system is expected to generally move ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Friday began watching a new, rapidly organizing area in the Atlantic that could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. EDT tropical outlook, an area of low pressure several hundred miles southwest of the Azores was producing showers and thunderstorms, ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Thursday first said a system in the Atlantic had increased chances, but then rolled those predictions back that it could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. EDT tropical outlook, the small area of low pressure, now listed as Invest 98-L, was located...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday reined in the chances a system in the Atlantic could become the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

As of the NHC’s 8 a.m. tropical outlook, the trough of low pressure located several hundred miles east of Bermuda was continuing to produce disorganized showers and ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday said a system brewing in the Atlantic could become a tropical depression later this week.

As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. EDT tropical outlook, a trough of low pressure located about 800 miles east-southeast of Bermuda was continuing to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Flash and river flooding are possible as showers and thunderstorms spread across the Kansas City area Tuesday, bringing heavy downpours at times, according to the National Weather Service.

The heaviest rainfall is expected in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, where the ground is already saturated after heavy rain ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday said a system brewing in the Atlantic could become a tropical depression later this week.

As of the NHC’s 8 a.m. tropical outlook, a trough of low pressure located well east-southeast of Bermuda was continuing to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

“Environmental ...Read more

After a lull in activity, the National Hurricane Center on Monday continued to track a system now with an increased chance to develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. EDT tropical outlook, a trough of low pressure in the central subtropical Atlantic about 1,000 miles east-southeast of Bermuda had ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a lull in activity, the National Hurricane Center on Monday continued to track a system now with an increased chance to develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.

As of the NHC’s 8 a.m. tropical outlook, a trough of low pressure in the central subtropical Atlantic about 1,000 miles east-southeast of...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Californians just made it through the hottest August on record without having to endure any rolling power outages.

And, as the Southland continues to sweat its way through record-setting heat and humidity this week, there have been no widespread calls to reduce energy.

In fact, the state has not issued a Flex Alert since 2022, ...Read more

California beach communities are expected to see rising sea levels in the coming weeks as El Niño continues to strengthen, with more sand erosion and damage possible, according to new data.

Another El Niño-influenced phenomenon — a "coastally trapped Kelvin wave" — is moving up the coast of Mexico and will soon hit the U.S. West Coast.

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LOS ANGELES — To begin to understand how a "super" El Niño winter could punish the Southern California coast, the historic wooden boardwalk on the Long Beach Peninsula may just offer a glimpse at what's to come.

Days of intense waves fueled by Hurricane Marie far away in the Pacific left several sections of the boardwalk completely destroyed...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Punishingly hot temperatures coupled with drastically high humidity will peak Wednesday, making temperatures feel even more intense than previously blistering days, with real relief not expected to arrive until Friday.

Public health officials warn that the unusually high temperatures and humidity raise the risk of heat-related ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Long Beach officials concerned about structural damage from unusually high tides driven by Tropical Storm Marie evacuated some 20 homes along the Long Beach Peninsula on Monday evening.

Fire Department officials evacuated residences along Seaside Walk, from 63rd to 67th Place in Long Beach after the seawall and boardwalk were ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — A summer of disgustingly miserable humidity is expected to peak in the coming days with sweltering and dangerous conditions thanks to the influence of Tropical Storm Marie.

The extreme weather, a preview of the intense El Niño conditions forecast for Southern California this winter, will bring temperatures into the 90s and 100s...Read more