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A strong El Niño is expected to shape weather patterns across the United States this winter, potentially bringing an increased risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to Florida and parts of the Southeast. In this edition of *Tracking the Tropics*, WFLA meteorologists Rebecca Barry and Justin Mosely break down NOAA's latest winter outlook, explain how El Niño impacts the jet stream, and examine what history tells us about the potential for dangerous winter weather. Could Florida see more tornadoes this winter? What does a strong El Niño mean for temperatures, rainfall, and severe weather across the country? Watch for the latest analysis and what you need to know heading into winter.

The tropical Atlantic is quiet again after Hurricane Isaias made history as the latest-forming hurricane on record.

Hurricane Isaias is quickly intensifying as it threatens the Gulf Coast, bringing the potential for dangerous impacts across the region.

Is the season's first hurricane brewing in the Gulf? The University of Tampa's Nick Grondin joins our Tracking the Tropics team to break down the latest models, and to take a look at the active Pacific basin.

Tropical Storm Hanna and Tropical Depression Fay, which pose no threat to land, continued to churn in the Atlantic on Tuesday. WJZY Chief Meteorologist Tara Lane joins Tracking the Tropics to reflect on Hurricane Helene near the second anniversary of the devastating major storm's landfall. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO