USF professor suggests new hurricane rating system | Tracking the Tropics

Tropical System developing near Gulf Coast as heavy rain threat grows | Tracking the Tropics

In this episode of Tracking the Tropics, we’re monitoring a developing system near the Gulf Coast that could briefly become Tropical Storm Arthur. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding remain the main concerns for parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. 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 newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO

Could there be another Hurricane Melissa in 2026? | Tracking the Tropics

WKRG Chief Meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth joins our Tracking the Tropics team to address social media chatter about an alleged Gulf storm. Plus, we take a look back at 2025's Hurricane Melissa, a monster storm that tied all-time intensity records, killed over 90 people, and left absolute devastation behind. 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 newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO

The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season arrives | Tracking the Tropics

Hurricane season is here! Robbie Berg, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Hurricane Center, joins Tracking the Tropics live to break down the NHC's forecast for the season, discuss how many storms are expected this year, and answer your questions during our live Q&A. 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 newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO

For the first time in 10 years, no hurricanes make landfall in US | Tracking the Tropics

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 team takes a look back at the powerful storms the Atlantic churned up this year. 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 newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO

USF professor suggests new hurricane rating system | Tracking the Tropics

A University of South Florida professor is among a team of researchers suggesting a change to how the risks associated with tropical cyclones are communicated. On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team sits down with Dr. Jennifer Collins to learn more about the Tropical Cyclone Severity Scale and her research findings. 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 newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO