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National Hurricane Center tracking 4 tropical waves. August brings increased risk for hurricanes

AccuWeather forecasters are keeping an eye on an area showing potential for development off the U.S. east coast in early ...

Atlantic hurricane season starting slowly, while Pacific about to see Hurricane Gil

The Pacific hurricane season has been busy, with nine named storms and 3-soon-to-be-4 hurricanes, but August is a big month for Atlantic storms.
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Here are the typical tropical storm and hurricane formation areas in August

During August more tropical waves exit Africa and travel westward over the Atlantic Ocean or form in the western Caribbean.

These hurricane prep items will soon be permanently tax-free in Florida

TAX-FREE SUPPLIESThe new budget axed the hurricane tax holidays, but some items will remain tax-exempt all year. Here are ...

Hurricane Center watching quiet tropics, but for how long? See what Florida can expect

"Dangerous heat" is forecast Monday, July 28, across parts of Florida, with a heat index expected across Northeast Florida ...

How much does homeowner’s insurance cost in Florida and can I get it in hurricane season?

Here's how much home insurance in Florida costs on average and what to know about shopping for a policy during hurricane ...

Are you liable if a tree falls on your neighbor’s property? Here’s what Florida law says

Florida doesn’t automatically hold tree owners liable when their trees fall on neighbors’ property. Here’s what to know this ...

Heading from Ohio to Florida in August? Hurricane season warning signs are piling up

Ohioans, do you plan to head to Florida in August for a getaway before school starts? Then you might want to take a look at ...