Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Season Podcast
Episodes
For the first time in 10 years, no hurricanes make landfall in US | Tracking the Tropics
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since 2015, no hurricanes made landfall in the U.S. this season. In our final episode of the 2025 season, our Tracking the Tropics ...
USF professor suggests new hurricane rating system | Tracking the Tropics
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A University of South Florida professor is among a team of researchers suggesting a change to how the risks associated with tropical cyclones are comm...
Tropics quiet in final weeks of hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The end of hurricane season is around the corner! On today's edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team looks back at the season and what we can expect...
Surveying damage from Hurricane Melissa | Tracking the Tropics
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics n...
'Catastrophic': Cat. 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica | Tracking the Tropics
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, brings 185 mph winds and devastating floods to Jamaica. WNCN Chief Meteorologist We...
Tracking Tropical Storm Melissa in the Caribbean | Tracking the Tropics
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Tracking the Tropics team tackles the latest on Tropical Storm Melissa and explains why there is high uncertainty in the forecast. Tune in to T...
NHC continues to monitor Tropical Storm Lorenzo... What's next? | Tracking the Tropics
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WBTW Meteorologist Hannah Rahner joins our Tracking the Tropics team with the latest on Tropical Storm Lorenzo and what we can expect in the coming da...
Tropical Storm Jerry forms in the Atlantic. Where's it headed? | Tracking the Tropics
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tropical Storm Jerry formed in the Atlantic on Tuesday morning, making it the 10th named storm of the season. WIAT Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum j...
What's the Fujiwhara effect? Rare weather phenomenon on display in the tropics | Tracking the Tropics
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto are influencing each other as the dual storms are forecast to head toward the Bahamas. KARK Chief Meteorologist Joel Yo...
NHC watching 2 tropical waves: Where are they headed? | Tracking the Tropics
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Hurricane Center says two tropical waves in the Atlantic have the chance to develop this week. WSAV Chief Meteorologist Scott Roberts joi...
Tropical wave in Atlantic could become Gabrielle soon, NHC says | Tracking the Tropics
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TROPICS WAKING UP: We could soon see Tropical Storm Gabrielle after a historic peak-season lull. WCBD Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler joins our Trackin...
It's peak hurricane season. What's keeping the tropics quiet? | Tracking the Tropics
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
September 10 is the statistical peak of hurricane season, but the tropics are eerily quiet. On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, KLFY meteorologis...
Next tropical depression could form by mid-week | Tracking the Tropics
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT'S BREWING IN THE TROPICS? A tropical depression is expected to form in the Atlantic by mid-week. Our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at wh...
Hurricane Erin threatens U.S. coast with storm surge, rip current risk | Tracking the Tropics
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tropical storm and storm surge warnings are in effect for coastal North Carolina and there's a risk of dangerous rip currents along the East Coast. WN...
Where's Erin headed? Breaking down the storm's latest track, model runs | Tracking the Tropics
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes are on the Atlantic as Tropical Storm Erin makes its way west. With Erin expected to reach major hurricane strength, Max Defender 8 Meteorolo...
Tropical Storm Erin's track inches closer to land | Tracking the Tropics
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ERIN TRACK UPDATE: Tropical Storm Erin's latest track brings it closer to land as it is forecast to reach major hurricane strength. KXAN Meteorologist...
Tropical Storm Erin expected to reach major hurricane strength | Tracking the Tropics
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NHC forecasters say the newly formed Tropical Storm Erin could reach major hurricane strength this week. Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the...
Buckle up: The tropics are awake now. Here's what the models show | Tracking the Tropics
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Tracking the Tropics team is watching two areas of the Atlantic for potential development. WFLA meteorologists Rebecca Barry and Justin Mosely tak...
Are the tropics showing signs of life? Here's what the data says | Tracking the Tropics
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tropics are expected to heat up soon as we near the historically busy period of hurricane season. On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, WIAT Ch...
Tropics are quiet now. What does this mean for the rest of the season? | Tracking the Tropics
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tropics are quiet for now, with Saharan dust indicating conditions are hostile toward development. WFLA Max Defender 8 Meteorologists Rebecca Barr...
Heavy rain threat looms over Gulf coast ahead of potential development | Tracking the Tropics
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A tropical depression may soon develop in the Gulf, threatening to dump several inches of rain along parts of the Gulf coast. WDAF Meteorologist Karli...
Can AI help create more accurate hurricane forecasts? | Tracking the Tropics
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, National Hurricane Center Science Operations Officer Dr. Wallace Hogsett sits down with WFLA Max Defender 8 M...
Could possible tropical development near Florida affect 4th of July? | Tracking the Tropics
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An area of low pressure could develop near Florida this week, bringing tropical downpours. What does this mean for your 4th of July weekend? WCBD Chie...
Tropical Storm Andrea, first named Atlantic storm of the season, forms | Tracking the Tropics
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the tropics showing signs of life? KARK Meteorologist Joel Young joins the Tracking the Tropics team to take a look at the first named storm, Trop...
Tropics pleasantly quiet, Saharan dust settling across the Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All quiet in the Tropics? WBTW Meteorologist Hannah Rahner joins Tracking the Tropics as our team discusses the pleasant lack of activity and the Saha...
How Hurricane Hunters improve tropical forecasts | Tracking the Tropics
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like flying into the eye of a storm? Hurricane Hunters risk their lives to collect crucial data that helps keep us safe. WIAT Meteorologist ...
"Not for clicks" Avoiding storm anxiety, misinformation this hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the season debut of Tracking the Tropics, Max Defender 8 meteorologists Rebecca Barry and Amanda Holly are joined by special guest Ed Bloodsworth, ...
A look back at the 2024 hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's JB Biunno look back at this busy 2024 hurricane sea...
What's next for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season? | Tracking the Tropics
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's next for the 2024 hurricane season? With just over a week left until the season ends, the tropics appear to be winding down. KARK Meteorologist...
POSSIBLE FLORIDA IMPACTS? Developing system could move into Gulf, models show | Tracking the Tropics
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A tropical system brewing in the Caribbean could impact Florida next week, models indicate. With the possibility of another storm impacting the hurric...
Breaking down the latest track for Tropical Storm Rafael | Tracking the Tropics
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tropical Storm Rafael is organizing to the south of Cuba with a forecast cone that takes the storm to hurricane strength in the Gulf of Mexico by the ...
RARE NOVEMBER STORM: Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean | Tracking the Tropics
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tropical Storm Rafael formed in the Caribbean on Monday and is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico as a hurricane. Our Tracking the Tropics team ...
No Election Day storm: Caribbean disturbance not a threat to U.S. mainland | Tracking the Tropics
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A tropical depression could develop over the Caribbean Sea in the next few days, according to the National Hurricane Center. This disturbance has been...
MORE STORMS AFTER MILTON? NHC monitoring two disturbances | Tracking the Tropics
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After back-to-back hurricanes impacting Florida, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two systems with a chance for development. Our Tracking t...
BIG SHIFT IN MILTON'S TRACK: Major Hurricane Milton track update | Tracking the Tropics
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In their major 5 p.m. update, the NHC moved Hurricane Milton's track to the south. The Max Defender 8 Weather Team and WFLA Now's JB Biunno break down...
WAS THAT A WOBBLE? Monitoring Hurricane Milton ahead of critical NHC track update
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Milton is making its northeastward turn toward Florida's Gulf Coast. Keeping an eye on WFLA's Real-Time Wobble Tracker, Max Defender 8 Chief...
NEW TRACK: Hurricane Milton's track ticks south - Will this trend continue? | Tracking the Tropics
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes are on Hurricane Milton as it makes its northeast turn toward Florida's Gulf Coast. With Tampa Bay in the potential path of the "extremely po...
Hurricane Milton: Track Analysis, Worst Case Scenarios in Florida | Tracking the Tropics
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WFLA streamed a Special Edition of Tracking the Tropics with Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli, Meteorologist Eric Stone, and WFLA Now’s JB Biunno...
NHC tracking disturbance near where Helene formed | Tracking the Tropics
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Days after Hurricane Helene slammed the southeast, NHC forecasters are tracking a disturbance in the Caribbean, not far from where the storm formed. H...
HELENE BECOMES A HURRICANE: Breaking down the new track, latest models | Tracking the Tropics
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#HurricaneHelene has formed in the Caribbean. Our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at the latest cone and models for as it makes the turn into t...
NEW TRACK: Where is #TropicalStormHelene headed? | Tracking the Tropics
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WIAT meteorologist Alex Puckett joins Tracking the Tropics to break down the latest track for the newly formed #TropicalStormHelene, which is expected...
Where is Helene headed? Storm expected to impact Florida as a hurricane | Tracking the Tropics
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Models suggest Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will impact Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane. Where is the storm that will become Helene ...
Tropical Storm Francine takes aim at Gulf coast with life-threatening surge | Tracking the Tropics
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tropical Storm Francine is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches the Gulf coast, prompting watches and warnings from Texas to Alabama. Our Track...
National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan on the 2024 season | Tracking the Tropics
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, WFLA meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry sit down for a conversation with Dr. Michael Brennan, Dire...
Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday | Tracking the Tropics
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. WOOD Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca joins the Tracking the Tropics team to dis...
Widespread flooding in Florida from Tropical Storm Debby | Tracking the Tropics
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Tropical Storm Debby slams the southeast with tropical downpours, our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at flooding in the Tampa Bay area. WKR...
Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 track shifts east toward Florida
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Tracking the Tropics team discusses the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 4. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30...
Are the tropics waking up? | Tracking the Tropics
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the tropics waking up? A tropical depression could form this week as a disturbance approaches the Caribbean. WPHL Meteorologist Monica Cryan joins...
Live from the International Space Station: Observing hurricanes from space | Tracking the Tropics
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tracking the Tropics... in space! NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps joins WFLA's Amanda Holly, Rebecca Barry and JB Biunno from 250 miles above the Ea...
When will the tropics come back alive? | Tracking the Tropics
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Beryl kicked off the season with a bang, but the tropics have since calmed down. WGNO Chief Meteorologist Hank Allen joins WFLA meteorologis...
'Extremely active' season off to historic start | Tracking the Tropics
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Tropics are quiet, but for how long? KARK Meteorologist Joel Young joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to break down the late...
#TropicalStormBeryl expected to regain strength, slam Texas as a hurricane | Tracking the Tropics
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest tracks from the NHC show #TropicalStormBeryl curving north and restrengthening before slamming into the Texas coast as a hurricane in the c...
#HurricaneBeryl track update: Category 4 storm lashes Jamaica | Tracking the Tropics
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#HurricaneBeryl’s ‘devastating’ winds and ‘life-threatening’ surge have reached Jamaica. WFLA Meteorologist Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's J.B...
#HurricaneBeryl track update: Category 5 storm moves through the Caribbean | Tracking the Tropics
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
History-making #HurricaneBeryl is moving through the Caribbean with 160 mph winds. WIAT Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum joins WFLA Meteorologist Reb...
#HurricaneBeryl latest: Record-breaking storm makes landfall, pummels islands | Tracking the Tropics
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm. Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's J.B. Biun...
Meteorologists discuss effects of Saharan dust on the tropics | Tracking the Tropics
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WCBD Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler joins WFLA Meteorologist Amanda Holly and WFLA Now's J.B. Biunno to discuss potential development in the Caribbean...
Tracking the Tropics: Looking at potential development in the Gulf & Atlantic
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a hurricane-hardened native or a first-time Florida resident, you've likely heard the basics for hurricane preparation. Now, WFLA's Tra...
Tropical disturbance forms off Florida Gulf coast. Could it develop? | Tracking the Tropics
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A tropical disturbance with a chance of development formed off the Florida Gulf coast on Tuesday morning. WSAV Chief Meteorologist Scott Roberts joins...
Meteorologists answer: Why are the tropics so quiet to start the season? | Tracking the Tropics
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WKRG Chief Meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to discuss why the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, wh...