A broad area of low pressure near the Gulf Coast is creating disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This disturbance is forecast to continue sliding westward in Louisiana on Thursday before turning northward into the Mississippi valley.

West Coast, Best Coast? Florida’s Gulf Coast is showing off this summer, with circus-themed stays in Sarasota, luxurious new suites in Clearwater Beach, and nightly sunsets that outshine the last.

Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2025, with most tropical storm activity between August and October in Florida.

There have been three named storms in the Atlantic so far this season: Andrea, Barry, and of course, Chantal. All three storms were short-lived, and briefly reached tropical storm strength. Chantal is the only storm to make landfall in the United States.

For John B. Anderson, the Gulf Coast is personal. The W. Maurice Ewing Professor Emeritus of Oceanography at Rice University spent his early years on Alabama's Fort Morgan Peninsula, where his father was a party boat fisherman.

Relatively unknown global weather patterns can drive the hurricane season. What are the ITCZ, Central American Gyre and the Bermuda High?

A coastal Mississippi city is getting national recognition as one of the best places in the country for retirees to call home. HGTV has named Gulfport one of the top 10 beach towns in the United States for retirement, citing its affordability, quality of life and laid-back Gulf Coast atmosphere.

Rockport Beach in Texas is known for its gentle waves, walkable sand, and family-friendly atmosphere. It has been rated one of the top 10 Most Breathtaking Beaches In Texas and was named the first "Blue Wave" beach in the state.