Storm Brewing Off Florida Coast Could Become Tropical Depression

If it strengthens, it will be the second storm to affect the United States this season, following Hurricane Beryl, which struck Texas in early July.

National Hurricane Center's seven-day outlook for a tropical wave that could develop into Tropical Depression Debby as of 8 a.m. on July 31, 2024 (National Hurricane Center/National Weather Service ).

TAMPA, Fla.—Floridians and Bahamians could be facing their first named storm of the 2024 season by next week.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is watching “a large tropical wave” that is set to enter the Caribbean on July 31, approaching the Lesser Antilles.