Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Season Podcast

Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. WOOD Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca joins the Tracking the Tropics team to discuss why it's expected to stay well off the U.S east coast. Plus, we take a look back at Hurricane Charley, which hit southwest Florida as a major storm 20 years ago.

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. WKRG Meteorologist Grant Skinner joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's JB Biunno for an aerial survey of the damage. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potent...

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 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO

Are the tropics waking up? A tropical depression could form this week as a disturbance approaches the Caribbean. WPHL Meteorologist Monica Cryan joins WFLA Meteorologist Rebecca Barry to take a look at the latest models. Read more on WFLA: https://bit.ly/3yjvk71 Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking t...

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 Earth's surface to talk life in space and what the tropics are like from her point of view. Plus, we send your questions from social media all the way up to the International Space Station. Read more on WFLA: https://bit.ly/46fGbvk Tune in to Tracking...

Hurricane Beryl kicked off the season with a bang, but the tropics have since calmed down. WGNO Chief Meteorologist Hank Allen joins WFLA meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to explain why, and when things will ramp up again. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: http...

The Tropics are quiet, but for how long? KARK Meteorologist Joel Young joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to break down the latest Colorado State University forecast for this projected "extremely active" hurricane season. Plus, the historic storm Beryl, once a powerful Category 5 hurricane, weakens over the inland U.S. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET...

The latest tracks from the NHC show #TropicalStormBeryl curving north and restrengthening before slamming into the Texas coast as a hurricane in the coming days. WFLA meteorologist Rebecca Barry and KVEO meteorologist Brianna Medina break down the latest track and discuss potential impacts for the Lone Star State. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ah...

#HurricaneBeryl’s ‘devastating’ winds and ‘life-threatening’ surge have reached Jamaica. WFLA Meteorologist Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's J.B. Biunno have the latest on Beryl and where the storm is heading next. Watch Tracking the Tropics live on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT. on WFLA.com and the WFLA Facebook page. Whether you're a hurricane-hardened native or a first-time Florida reside...

History-making #HurricaneBeryl is moving through the Caribbean with 160 mph winds. WIAT Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum joins WFLA Meteorologist Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's JB Biunno to break down the latest forecast track. 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 Tracking the Tropics team...

Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm. Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's J.B. Biunno break down the latest forecast track and how Beryl shattered the record for earliest Atlantic hurricane to reach Category 4 strength. Whether you're a hurricane-hardened native or a first-time Florida resident, you've likely heard the basics for h...

WCBD Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler joins WFLA Meteorologist Amanda Holly and WFLA Now's J.B. Biunno to discuss potential development in the Caribbean and how Saharan dust pouring off the African coast affects us here in the U.S. 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 Tracking the Tropics te...

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 Tracking the Tropics team is taking it one step further to bring you a list of our go-to hurricane hacks to make each season just a little easier. Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO

A tropical disturbance with a chance of development formed off the Florida Gulf coast on Tuesday morning. WSAV Chief Meteorologist Scott Roberts joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to discuss what happens after the system dumps several inches of rain in Florida and moves offshore. Whether you're a hurricane-hardened native or a first-time Florida resident, you've likely heard...

WKRG Chief Meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to discuss why the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which is forecast to be very busy, is off to a slow start. 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 Tracking the Tropics team is taking it one ste...