Tropical Storm Fred Weaker Still a Concern for Gulf CoastTropical Storm Fred Weaker Still a Concern for Gulf CoastFred has weakened to a tropical depression for now. However, the threat isn't over for the Gulf Coast. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Storm Fred a Threat for U.S. Gulf CoastTropical Storm Fred a Threat for U.S. Gulf CoastTropical Storm Fred is in the Caribbean this morning and heading toward the Gulf of Mexico and a U.S. landfall. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Storm Likely in the Gulf by Early Saturday MorningTropical Storm Likely in the Gulf by Early Saturday MorningShould the system earn a name, it would be called Fred. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical System Strengthening and Moving Toward Gulf of MexicoTropical System Strengthening and Moving Toward Gulf of MexicoA tropical system moving into the Caribbean could affect the Gulf of Mexico by Friday or Saturday. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Triple Threat Looming for Next WeekTropical Triple Threat Looming for Next WeekIt's always a good idea to be hurricane-prepared when the calendar flips over to August 2021 is no exception. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Storm in the Gulf of Mexico Likely by MondayTropical Storm in the Gulf of Mexico Likely by MondayForecast models are in good agreement as to where the latest tropical system will go. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Second Tropical Wave Being Monitored for DevelopmentSecond Tropical Wave Being Monitored for DevelopmentModel guidance is still suggesting tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico next week. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical System Might Affect Your July 4th Plans Next WeekTropical System Might Affect Your July 4th Plans Next WeekLong-range tropical models suggest the Gulf of Mexico's next tropical system will come into play by next week. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
0400 AM Tropical Update – The Latest on the Tropics0400 AM Tropical Update – The Latest on the TropicsThe tracks are still trending eastward, Here's what that means for you on this Father's Day weekend. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Threat Increases for Coastal Louisiana this WeekendTropical Threat Increases for Coastal Louisiana this WeekendImpacts from the approaching tropical system could be felt in South Louisiana by as early as Friday afternoon. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tracking the Tropics – The Latest on the System in the GulfTracking the Tropics – The Latest on the System in the GulfForecasters believe this very disorganized system is about to get its act together and make a run at the Northern Gulf Coast this weekend. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
How Much Rain Could South Louisiana Receive This Weekend?How Much Rain Could South Louisiana Receive This Weekend?The track of this tropical system will play a large part in determining what parts of South Louisiana are inundated with rainfall. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Trouble Spot in the Gulf Showing Signs of DevelopmentTropical Trouble Spot in the Gulf Showing Signs of DevelopmentForecasters are keeping a watchful eye about 1,000 miles southwest of Lafayette this morning for potential tropical development. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Forecasters Watching for Tropical Development Later This WeekForecasters Watching for Tropical Development Later This WeekA tropical trouble spot in the western Caribbean is giving forecasters reasons for concern this morning. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Rain Threat Lessens Across Acadiana for the Coming WeekRain Threat Lessens Across Acadiana for the Coming WeekIt's a good news/bad news scenario. When the rain threat goes down the temperature goes up. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Hurricane Season 2021 – A Preview of What Louisiana Can ExpectHurricane Season 2021 – A Preview of What Louisiana Can ExpectSome of the preseason hurricane projections are out and they do not bode well for a quiet summer along the coast. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropics Finally Quieting Down – One Week Left in SeasonTropics Finally Quieting Down – One Week Left in SeasonThere is still one trouble spot worth watching but it does not appear to be an issue for the Gulf of Mexico or the U.S. mainland. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Are Hurricanes Staying Strong Longer After Landfall?Are Hurricanes Staying Strong Longer After Landfall?A new study published in the Journal Nature suggests that hurricanes are no longer just a coastal problem.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Tropical Wave in Caribbean Worth Watching This WeekendTropical Wave in Caribbean Worth Watching This WeekendA tropical wave in the Caribbean appears to be taking a path that is very similar to the path Hurricane Eta just took. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
The Tropics: Eta, Theta, and the Thing Near JamaicaThe Tropics: Eta, Theta, and the Thing Near JamaicaTwo tropical storms and a tropical wave have forecasters at the Hurricane Center busy this morning. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells