Tropical Weather

Forecasters are predicting the largest number of storms ever for the Atlantic hurricane season, putting tens of millions of Americans at risk.

The tax-free sales for qualifying storm preparedness supplies begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.

Warmer sea waters have many far-ranging effects. In the new pattern, some parts of the U.S. could get relief from drought, while others might see fewer hurricanes.

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association is the insurer of last resort for many, and its financial situation is cause for concern.

Some communities in the region saw some much-needed rain this weekend, thanks to a wave of tropical weather that bathed northeastern Mexico and deep South Texas.

A tropical disturbance that developed suddenly off the coast and pushed into South Texas over the weekend has brought some minor drought relief.

There are still good odds for rain-starved residents of South Texas and the Hill Country to see relief in the form of tropical disturbances from the Gulf of Mexico.

A tropical disturbance hovering off the lower coast of Texas is expected to move north over southeastern portions of the state sometime later this weekend.

Some scientists are predicting a more active season with more powerful and devastating hurricanes, reminiscent of 2005 or 2020.

Tropical Storm Nicholas is now expected to slowly move over southeastern Texas, eventually making its way to Louisiana over the next two days.