Hurricane Season Is Here, But Saharan Dust Is Putting the Brakes on Early Storms

Hurricane Season Is Here: Pasco County Says "Be Prepared"

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – As hurricane season has officially kicked off, Pasco County Emergency Management is urging residents to prioritize preparedness following an “unprecedented” storm season last year. The message is clear: a little preparation now can make a significant difference in safeguarding families, pets, and property. To assist in these efforts, Pasco County has […] Hurricane Season Is Here: Pasco County Says “Be Prepared”

Hurricane season is here: What we’re watching for week one and beyond

It’s the opening week of the 183-day Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The good news right off the bat: no development is expected for the first full week of the season.

Hurricane Season Is Here, But Saharan Dust Is Putting the Brakes on Early Storms

HOUSTON (KIAH) — The Atlantic hurricane season officially began yesterday (June 1), but for now, the tropics are staying quiet, and we can thank a familiar summer visitor: Saharan dust. Every year, plumes of dry, dusty air travel thousands of miles from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic Ocean. One of those plumes is arriving this week over the Gulf and Southeast Texas, and it’s playing defense for us in two key ways: 1. Suppresses Storm Deve…

ProduceIQ: All eyes on the tropics as Atlantic hurricane season kicks off

As summer sets in, a combination of shifting weather patterns, tropical disturbances, and increasing domestic supply is beginning to reshape the produce market.The ProduceIQ Index dropped -8 percent over the past week, its steepest weekly decline this year, yet it remains at a ten-year high. However, the index may soon leave record-breaking territory as domestic availability of high-value commodities such as grapes and berries increases over the…

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season: Here we go again, Houston

In brief: Today’s post shares some thoughts about the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, which fortunately appears to be starting slow. We also look ahead to some modest rain chances to start the week before high pressure and Saharan dust push our highs toward triple digits by the weekend. Hurricane season begins The Atlantic Hurricane season officially kicked off on Sunday, June 1. The season nominally lasts for six months, but longtim…