Weather and Tropical Weather headlines for August 11

Tropical Storm Erin Forms in the Atlantic The fifth-named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Erin, has officially formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.1 The storm, which was previously known as Invest 97L, is located just west…

August 10, 2025 Weather and Tropical Updates

Severe Flash Flooding in Wisconsin A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of southeast Wisconsin after some areas received 5 to 9 inches of rain overnight.1 The heavy rainfall has caused the Root River to overflow and led…

August History of Atlantic Basin and Gulf of Mexico Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Overview of August Atlantic Basin Hurricanes and Tropical Storms August is historically a peak month for tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic Basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Most hurricanes and tropical storms form…

Weather and Tropical Updates for August 9, 2025

Flash Flood Threat for the Midwest and California Wildfires Continue to Grow An unusually robust upper-level trough is pushing a cold front into the Upper Midwest, leading to clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms with very heavy rain.1 The National…