SURF AND TIDES

With the current cone forecast being what it is, please take a moment to do a few essential steps, just in case it does follow the current NHC forecast.

While it is too soon to determine the exact magnitude and location of these impacts, residents in Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the Florida peninsula should ensure they have their hurricane plan in place and closely monitor forecast updates through the weekend.

As The Weather Authority continues to monitor the very active tropics amid the height of hurricane season, residents whose yards are filled with foliage — specifically trees — are reminded of the threat they could pose to homes and people.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded the state of emergency he issued on Friday to include all of the state on Saturday.

Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the eastern Caribbean, with a track toward Florida as a Category 2 hurricane next week.

Hurricane Fiona has transformed into a post-tropical cyclone, but meteorologist warn it could still bring hurricane-strength wind, heavy rain and big waves to the Atlantic Canada region.