The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor an area in the Gulf of Mexico that promises to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Florida by the end of the week.

The sales tax holiday runs from May 27 to June 9. Residents are encouraged to use the tax exemptions to purchase supplies for their hurricane readiness kits.

A high risk of rip currents will make for dangerous beach conditions through the Memorial Day weekend.

Near average storm frequencies are expected this season in the Atlantic Basin.

Several rounds of strong storms and heavy rain are possible this week across the Sunshine State.

The first 7-day Tropical Weather Outlook was published at 8 a.m. Monday, May 15.

As summer-like heat builds this week across the Sunshine State, an approaching cold front is expected to result in widespread storms by Wednesday.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is underway and seeks to get residents prepared for whatever the upcoming hurricane season may bring.

Prepping for hurricane season starts with knowing your risks. Hurricanes are much more than just a coastal problem, so knowing what types of water and wind hazards could happen where you live is critical to your safety.

The risk returns for significant severe weather across parts of the state today. Storms with a severe threat will keep tracking through the Panhandle this morning, then spread into the Peninsula during the afternoon and evening. All modes of severe weather are possible to include winds over 70 MPH, golf ball-sized hail or larger, and isolated tornadoes.