After Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall in South Carolina over the Fourth of July weekend bringing flash flooding to central North Carolina, the tropics are now quiet. Well, sort of.

The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday a system off Florida’s Atlantic coast remains disorganized, but could develop into the season’s next tropical depression or storm after it

This year’s hurricane season has gotten off to a slow start, but that will change as we get later into the season

AccuWeather forecasters are keeping an eye an area for potential tropical development near Florida July 14-17.

As meteorologists, one of the keys to tracking tropical storms is knowing where to look—depending on the time of year. The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t behave the same from start to finish. Instead,

Multiple factors both in the atmosphere and ocean determine whether a tropical storm or hurricane will gain strength, hold steady or weaken throughout its journey.

Relatively unknown global weather patterns can drive the hurricane season. What are the ITCZ, Central American Gyre and the Bermuda High?

The statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is September 10, and hurricane season ends on November 31. CSU releases updated forecasts in June, July, and August each year. Historically, the early July forecast has good long-term accuracy. The skill of CSU’s forecast updates increases as the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches.