Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: An increase in seas & surf & a dangerous rip current during the upcoming week... as Erin moves northbound far to the east of Florida.

* “Potential Tropical Cyclone 18″ - an area of low pressure continues over the Central & Southern Caribbean & should move over the Gulf of Mexico mid to late week as “Rafael”. * Tropical storm “Patty” ...

The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through Nov. 30th. A couple of points right off the top: *** the overall “environment” over the Atlantic Basin is generally conducive to the development of ...

Tropical Storm Dexter weakened slightly overnight, but is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipating later this week. Dexter could bring increased surf and a moderate risk for rip currents to ...

Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None this week. An increase in seas & surf & rip current risk early next week depending on the exact location of Erin & its intensity.