A recent forecast suggests Florida and surrounding areas could see impacts from tropical cyclones in the coming weeks.

Why It Matters

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is September 10, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October.

What To Know

In its latest global tropics hazards outlook, covering September 10-16 and September 17-23, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicated at least a 20 percent chance of cyclone formation, at least of tropical depression strength, in the Florida, Gulf, and Caribbean region.

The NHC defines a cyclone as "a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has a closed low-level circulation."

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