Now, the NHC has the ability to issue tropical cyclone advisories up to 72 hours before the anticipated arrival of storm surge or tropical-storm-force winds on land. This allows for longer lead times when there is a significant risk of wind and storm surge impacts.

Two tropical cyclones are barreling through the Atlantic on a potential collision course — and in the unlikely event that they clash, a freak weather event merging them into one monster storm could wreak havoc along the East Coast.

The “potential tropical cyclone” designation is given to storms that have not yet formed into a typical tropical depression or storm but could form and impact land. Under previous longstanding NWS policy, it has not been permitted to issue a hurricane or tropical storm watch or warning until after a tropical cyclone had formed.

Hot temperatures and scattered afternoon showers and storms will close out our work week in Central Florida. In addition, the FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking Invest 94L, which could become Tropical Storm Imelda,

Tropical Storm Humberto formed this week and forecasters are watching a second area for potential development.

A new weather disturbance has formed east of the Philippines and could develop into a tropical cyclone this week.