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It's been eerily calm in the Atlantic over the past week or so as we approach what's traditionally the busiest time of the season.

'The tropics are broken:' So where are all the Atlantic hurricanes?

Fox Weather

As the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, the National Hurricane Center has flagged a new area to watch for development over the Labor Day weekend or early next week.

New area of possible tropical trouble being watched in Atlantic as hurricane season nears peak

This year's hurricane season started early, but historically, about two-thirds of all Atlantic hurricane activity occurs between Aug. 20 to Oct. 10.

Calm before the storms: The peak of a busy hurricane season is near

The start of hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico seems to be at a lull despite the scorching temperatures, leaving researchers stunned. The National Hurricane Center reported that there were no expectations of tropical cyclone activity for at least a week while all ingredients for a storm have been hovering in the Atlantic.

Meteorologists baffled by hurricane season lull in Gulf

The Conversation U.S.

It’s rare to see both Nina’s at the same time, but both appeared to be developing in August 2024. That could help soften hurricane season, but don’t bet on it.

What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season

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Tampa, FL

AccuWeather

A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend. Tropical Depression Four is forecast to strengthen while moving northward along the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms slowly northward. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that not only may the feature become a hurricane, but it may also later stall along the southeastern United States coast next week.

Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert

Hurricane Gilma is a Category 3 storm but is expected to remain at sea and away from land for now.

Hurricane Gilma tracker: See projected path of Category 3 storm

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for most of the state ahead of what could be the first major storm of the hurricane season.

Hurricane forecasters say strengthening storm is aimed at Florida

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Wyoming State

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Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

NBC News

A storm hovering over Cuba will take aim at Florida's west coast and the Gulf of Mexico, with federal forecasters saying it's likely to become a tropical storm by late Saturday. Until then, the front is being called Tropical Depression Four, with the name Debby available should it graduate to...

Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen over southeastern Gulf of Mexico

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The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

The Mirror US

A tropical depression moving into the Gulf of Mexico is growing better organized, forecasters said Saturday, and is likely to bring drenching rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane watch issued for parts of Florida as Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Debby

Hawaii State

Late in the 2024 hurricane season, the Northeast Pacific Basin saw significant storm activity, including Hurricane Hone, which, despite not making direct landfall, caused substantial damage in Hawaii with high winds and floods. Following Hone, Hurricanes Gilma and Hector also emerged but were forecast to weaken due to less favorable...

Nature’s Fury Unleashed in the Pacific: Hurricane Hone Wreaks Havoc

While Florida is home to amazing experiences like the Disney and Universal theme parks, it is also home to some severe weather. Experts predicted a “potentially explosive” hurricane season in 2024 and it appears that Florida will continue to experience some rough storms. Hurricane season in Florida tends to run from June through November and it can be a tough time to visit the state. Unfortunately, as we find ourselves in the thick of hurricane season, it looks like we might be barreling toward another potential storm.

NEW Storm System Heading Toward Florida, According to the National Hurricane Center

Don Hall is an avid snowmobiler, but instead of heading for the hills each winter in search of deep powder, he takes an older snowmachine to lower elevations nearer the snow line. There’s a reason the Riverton resident prefers the lower zones despite the rocks, fences and sage most riders avoid: That’s where the coyotes are.

Wyoming allows snowmobilers to run down wildlife. Despite global outrage, it may stay legal.

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Iowa State

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Oregon State

The biggest supermarket merger in U.S history is in the hands of a federal judge. Government regulators want a district court in Oregon to stop a proposed deal that would merge Kroger and Albertsons. Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered and host of the Consider This...

The biggest supermarket merger in U.S. history is in the hands of a federal judge

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

In the mystical world of astrology, zodiac signs can reveal more about us than just compatibility and character traits. For many, the alignment of the stars and planets suggests a built-in ability to turn dreams into reality. While it is certainly true that everyone has dreams and aspirations, certain zodiac signs are exceptionally gifted at giving shape to their desires. These are the three zodiac signs whose dreams often come true for differing reasons and drivers.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True

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Saharan dust and the 2024 hurricane season- here’s an update

The National Hurricane Center is becoming more interested in a tropical wave in the mid-Atlantic. Some long-range computer models are also picking up on the possibility...

Saharan dust and the 2024 hurricane season- here’s an update

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