Tropical Storm Erin to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2025 season as it stays well north of the Caribbean and curves out to sea.

Jacksonville faces another round of hot weather while Tropical Storm Erin develops in the Atlantic. The latest forecasts from News4JAX’s The Weather Authority indicate Erin is likely to stay east of Florida, with daytime highs remaining in the mid-90s and minimal rain chances this week.

Tropical storm Erin expected to be a major hurricane north of Puerto Rico this weekend.

Low pressure in Eastern Tropics to develop by mid week

Experts say it’s worth checking your policy now — before a storm hits — and getting help from a trusted insurance agent or licensed professional if you’re unsure.

There are two updates from the National Hurricane Center on Sunday morning.

There are two updates from the National Hurricane Center on Saturday morning.

While there are only two spots the National Hurricane Center is currently watching, the tropical Atlantic continues to fuel hotspots.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday that atmospheric and oceanic conditions continue to favor an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year.

The area off the U.S. coast is starting to fizzle. A weak area of low pressure located several hundred miles off the coast of the southeastern United States continues to produce only limited shower and thunderstorm activity.

Senator Rick Scott will join state, local, and emergency management officials in Jacksonville on Wednesday for a press conference urging Floridians to stay prepared with Hurricane Season underway.

All of SE Georgia and parts of NE Florida under watch until midnight

Sunday morning, the National Hurricane Center identified two areas of concern:

Saturday morning the National Hurricane Center identified an area of low pressure off the southeastern coast of the U.S.

As Florida enters the heart of hurricane season, residents are getting a financial break on the essentials they need to stay safe. A new, permanent sales tax exemption on key hurricane supplies has replaced the state’s traditional short-term sales tax holidays.

Local businesses say that road construction on Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine is causing significant drops in sales. Owners like Angelina Del Rosso of Nauti Girls Seafood Company worry about closing due to reduced customer traffic and wasted inventory. Nearby restaurants, including Hurricane Patty’s, are also feeling the impact but remain hopeful for the future.