TROPICS

Environmental factors become more favorable for tropical development during this time of year.

Rainfall totals around the San Antonio area generally amounted to 0.25″ - 0.75″ following Tuesday’s rain

Several factors will determine how rain chances play out in South Central Texas

Air carrying Saharan dust is typically drier, which can inhibit tropical development during hurricane season.

Almost two weeks after the climatological peak of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Southern Caribbean Friday morning.

Almost two weeks after the climatological peak of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave in the Southern Caribbean for a high chance of tropical development in the coming days.

Modest chance for development into a tropical depression or tropical storm

Above-normal tropical cyclone activity is expected again this hurricane season, according to the forecasts from NOAA and Colorado State University.

Above-normal tropical cyclone activity is expected again this hurricane season, according to the forecasts from NOAA and Colorado State University.

For the second year in a row, we’ve exhausted the list of names allocated for the Atlantic hurricane season.

Rainfall from Nicholas will create a risk for flooding along Coastal Texas

Officials in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are warning people to plan for possible evacuations as the tiny islands hit recently by massive volcanic eruptions prepares for potential flooding and landslides from Tropical Storm Elsa, which was whirling toward the eastern Caribbean.

System will bring heavy, flooding rains for parts of the Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center has flagged a system in the Gulf that has a small window of development. Regardless of development, tropical downpours may work their way into Texas over the weekend.

It has been a record year in the Atlantic, and now the tropics are heating up again. With the Atlantic Hurricane Season ongoing through the end of November, Hurricane Delta looks to enter the record books as one of the rare, very strong storms that occur later in the season. You can also find your local forecast anytime on the KSAT Weather page. Types of Tropical SystemsNot all tropical systems are created equal! Meteorologist Sarah Spivey explains in the video below.

Tropical Storm Gamma has moved into the Gulf of Mexico, while Tropical Storm Delta has developed right behind it in the Caribbean. Here’s what you need to know:Tropical Depression GammaGamma is a tropical depression as of Monday night. Stay InformedTo follow along with the busiest Atlantic hurricane season on record, bookmark our hurricane page or download the KSAT Hurricane Tracker App. You can also find your local forecast anytime - including potential impacts from Tropical Depression Twenty-Two - on the KSAT Weather page. Types of Tropical SystemsNot all tropical systems are created equal!