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Isaac bears down on Florida, but Keys residents remain sunny

On Sunday, Tropical Storm Isaac skirted the Florida Keys, but barely ruffled residents. The storm is expected to gain strength, and could become a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday or Wednesday.
Tropical storm Isaac sweeps across Haiti toward Cuba, Florida

Forecasters expect that Isaac will be a hurricane by the time it makes landfall, likely on the Florida Panhandle late Tuesday or early Wednesday. The Republican National Convention, which opens in Tampa on Monday, is within the possible strike zone.
Isaac forecast: Storm could hit as hurricane near Pensacola, Fla. (+video)

But landfall wouldn't be until next Wednesday, so there's still considerable uncertainty about the projection. Tropical storm Isaac could affect Tampa before then, but that's still uncertain, too.
Tropical storm Isaac won't be a hurricane before Monday (+video)

Tropical storm Isaac is gaining strength, but isn't organized enough to become a hurricane before Monday. Isaac will hit Haiti and the Dominican Republic today, and Cuba on Friday.
Will Tropical Storm Isaac hit Florida? (+video)

Though the media has focused on possible effects of the storm on the Republican National Convention planned to take place in Tampa beginning on Monday, others worry about flooding and damage elsewhere.
Tropical storm Isaac: Why are Florida orange juice prices falling? (+video)

Tropical storm Isaac hit Puerto Rico Thursday and could be a Category 1 hurricane by Friday. Florida orange juice prices surged, but are now dropping as traders no longer fear a big hurricane.
Tropical Storm Isaac lashes Caribbean, will likely become hurricane (+video)

US forecasters said Isaac will likely turn into a Category 1 hurricane by Friday as it nears the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Tropical storm Isaac nears Dominican Republic, gaining strength (+video)

Tropical storm Isaac could be a hurricane by later Thursday, and arrive in Florida by Monday, the start of the GOP convention. Caribbean nations brace for the arrival of tropical storm Isaac.
Tropical storm Isaac: 9/11 trials delayed as storm targets Guantánamo Bay (+video)

Tropical storm Isaac is forecast to hit Guantánamo Bay Saturday, prompting the judge in charge of the trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to put off proceedings.
Tropical storm Isaac: GOP's Tampa convention likely to be wet, but how wet? (+video)

Isaac is now a tropical storm in the Caribbean. By Monday, forecasters say, it is expected to be just off Florida's coast east of Homestead. As for Tampa, Tuesday looks to be likely day for a soaking.
Republicans braced for hurricane Isaac: Will it hit Tampa? (+video)

Tropical Storm Isaac could become a hurricane by Thursday. Republican National Convention planners have prepped for a hurricane to hit next week in Tampa.
Tropical storm a-brewing, headed for Haiti, Cuba ... Tampa?

It's still a tropical depression, but forecasters expect it to become a hurricane by early Thursday. Some models show it dousing Tampa, Fla. – and the Republican National Convention – next week.
Tropical Storm Ernesto pushes rain and wind toward Jamaica

Sunday morning Tropical Storm Ernesto brought 60 mile-per-hour winds and rain to Jamaica. The storm is expected to reach hurricane strength by Monday.
Hurricane Emilia packs the biggest punch of 2012 season

Hurricane Emilia has swelled to a Category 4 hurricane, the first major hurricane of this season. Hurricane Emilia, 700 miles southwest of Baja California, is expected to go out to sea.
Unexpected legacy of wildfires and other emergency events: innovation

While wildfires, hurricanes, tsunamis, and other emergency events leave behind devastation, they also create the impetus for investment in new technologies and life-saving innovation.
Debby weakens, but remains flood threat for Florida (+video)

Debby is now a tropical depression, but that news is not helping the threat from both flooding and tornadoes the storm system could still spawn.
Debby is downgraded, but it's still raining (+video)

Tropical storm Debby has been downgraded to a tropical depression. Florida residents and visitors have been forced to change plans due to flooding and high winds caused by the storm.
Debby puts a damper on Florida vacations

Vacationers were wearing ponchos instead of swimsuits at the peak of the summer season because of the tropical storm, which has drenched Florida for at least four days straight.
Why tropical storm Debby is such a wet, sloppy slow poke

Like the guest who overstays her welcome, tropical storm Debby is inclined to just sit over the Florida panhandle – and dump more rain than any host could possibly absorb. How much longer will it stay?
Tropical storm Debby: Flooding forces I-10 closure in Florida (+video)

The Florida Highway Patrol closed portions of Interstate 10 (I-10) in north Florida early Tuesday due to flooding caused by tropical storm Debby. Troopers reported several areas of flooding on a roughly 50-mile stretch of the east-west interstate east of where it crosses I-75.
Tropical Storm Debby drenches Florida's Gulf Coast (+video)

Tropical Storm Debby, its accompanying winds and rains brought flooding to parts of Florida. Rick Scott, the state's governor, declared a state of emergency. The storm is expected to travel further inland as the week progresses.
Tropical Storm Debby swamping Florida with heavy rains (+video)

The tropical storm system is nearly stationary over the Gulf of Mexico, producing torrential rainfall and some reported tornadoes.
Tropical Storm Debby expected to become hurricane (+video)

Tropical Storm Debby, now off the cost of Louisiana, is forecast to strengthen, turn west, and head toward Texas.
Tropical storm Beryl gives South hurricane prep test

Tropical storm Beryl dumped much needed rain in the South, and caused some power outages. Jacksonville, Fla. officials say Beryl was a 'dry run' for the hurricane season which starts Friday.
Subtropical Storm Beryl: Dixie beachgoers batten down for big Memorial Day soak

It’s not the way Memorial Day event organizers from South Carolina to Florida wanted the unofficial summer kickoff to go, with Subtropical Storm Beryl bearing down, threatening beach barbecues, but sparing the big NASCAR race.