While it brings rough surf and a rip current risk, it isn't expected to impact the mainland U.S. directly.

KPRC 2’s Weather team has been monitoring a tropical system headed toward the Gulf, but the National Hurricane Center has dramatically lowered the chance of any development.

A tropical system near Florida is expected to move into the Gulf, bringing rain and potential flooding to Houston and the Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s meteorologist explains what to expect as the week unfolds.

The second name storm of the season forms in the eastern Gulf Sunday afternoon

A hurricane warning has been issued for part of Mexico’s Pacific coast as Tropical Storm Erick intensified.

Tracking out Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm in the Eastern Pacific.

Warming trend returns this week

"We expect that for Bolivar especially, there might be water coming over the top of [highway] 87," Judge Mark Henry said. "So if that’s going to be inconvenient or certainly life-threatening for you, you might want to relocate for a day or two."

Hurricane Rita may not have made landfall directly in the Houston area, but she still left a legacy that Houstonians will never forget.

A tropical disturbance which could soon become Tropical Storm Francine is potentially heading towards Houston, making it essential for residents to prepare with emergency kits, evacuation plans, and stay informed via updates.

Tropical Alerts issued for Florida

Just 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl delivered a wallop to Matagorda Beach, nature has returned like nothing ever happened.

Welp friends, I can assure you that the worst part of Beryl is OVER. Now, it’s time for the next step... clean up efforts.

How are you preparing for Beryl? Share your photos and experiences in the comments below!

Sunday is the final day to make any preparations ahead of what is forecast to be a third and final landfall from Hurricane Beryl along the Texas Gulf Coast.

As Tropical Storm Beryl eyes up its final track along the Texas Gulf Coast, entire communities are fleeing for higher and drier ground.

As Tropical Storm Beryl inches closer to the Texas Gulf Coast, many aren’t willing to roll the dice when it comes to what kind of wind and storm surge the tropical system will bring.

Tropical Storm Beryl is forecast to re-intensify to hurricane status before making a final landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast.

As Tropical Storm Beryl enters the Gulf of Mexico, its sights are set on the Texas Gulf Coast.

The National Hurricane Center has named Tropical Depression Two in the Eastern Atlantic (about 1400 miles E-SE of the Windward Islands). Right now winds are sustained at 35mph. The storm is moving to the west at 17mph.

There is some activity in the tropics that needs to be mentioned, including a wave which could become the first hurricane of the year in the Atlantic.

With one system gone, our eyes now turn to potentially another system that could develop in the same area Alberto did this week.

The Houston area dodged the worst of Tropical Storm Alberto, but that doesn’t mean we got away without a scratch.

The first tropical system of the year is missing the United States, but that doesn’t mean we’re not feeling the impacts.

Storm surge is pushing water into coastal communities as Potential Tropical Cyclone One moves closer to northern Mexico.

The National Hurricane Center has upgraded "Potential Tropical Cyclone 1" in the Southwest Gulf of Mexico to Tropical Storm Alberto.

Unfavorable weather conditions may be the only thing stopping you from reaching your vacation destination this week.

With every tropical system you will often hear meteorologists referring to the “dirty” and “clean side” of the hurricane. This is actually a scientific term for the portion of the hurricane that will see the most rainfall, highest storm surge, most tornadoes and often the strongest winds.

Authorities are lowering water levels in Lake Houston and Lake Conroe to mitigate flood risks from an approaching tropical system expected to impact the area with heavy rains.

On Wednesday afternoon the National Hurricane Center began watching a disturbance in the east-central Atlantic. There is only a LOW chance for development, and more than likely it will dissipate in the near future.

Hurricane Lisa has made landfall on the Caribbean coast of Belize.

KPRC 2 Meteorologist Caroline Brown updates the track of Tropical Storm Karl and its potential impact on drought conditions in Texas

Tropical Storm Ian moves out of Florida today

Hurricane Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm Thursday morning, but officials have warned the powerful storm that brought life-threatening storm surges, floods that left people stranded in their homes and knocked out power to more than 2.5 million was not over.

Last week at the National Tropical Weather Conference, Dr. Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University presented his 2022 Tropical Storm forecast. Accuweather had delivered theirs just a few days before. And while some headlines screamed “Monster season” most went with “busy” or “above normal”. You might remember that ‘normal’ recently increased from 12 storms to 14 and the considered average now is 14 tropical storms of which 7 will become hurricanes and 3 of those will become Major hurricanes of Category 3, 4 or 5. I made a chart of the two forecasts so far:

Here are things to know for Tuesday, September 14:

Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Texas coast, threatening to bring heavy rain and floods. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for many of the state’s coastal regions.

Elsa ramped just up to hurricane strength Friday as it battered Barbados. This statement came out from their weather office:

GALVESTON, Texas – City of Galveston property owners who sustained property damage during Tropical Storm Beta may be eligible for temporary tax relief, Galveston authorities announced Thursday. Property owners are encouraged to complete an exemption application which is available online and submit it to the Galveston County Appraisal District. The Texas Tax Code provides for a temporary exemption for property owners who are victims of natural disasters. The City of Galveston adopted its tax rate four days prior to the disaster proclamation on September 17, 2020. Homeowners must apply for the temporary tax relief and must submit the application to the Galveston Central Appraisal District.

ETA, now a 50-mph tropical storm, continues to move over Nicaragua and Honduras at a slow 7 mph. Eta moving slowly over Central America courtesy NOAAThat slow movement divided into 100 (my rule of thumb for rainfall) equals 14-15 inches. My prayers are with them as Eta takes the next two days to move through that country. However, because 2005 had a couple of unnamed storms, that year’s names did not get to ETA (stopping one short with ZETA). ETA forecasted pathOfficially the season ends Nov. 30, but if 2005 taught us anything it is not to look at the calendar -- that year’s ZETA formed Dec. 28 and degenerated Jan.

HOUSTON – At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: 2020 was predicted and has been an exceptional year for tropical storms. But why such an increase in Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico storms? Answer: From KPRC 2′s Frank Billingsley -- “The water temps over the Gulf and the Caribbean are the warmest this year on the planet and the lack of El Niño has meant less shear, or upper level wind, to tear storms apart.

HOUSTON – Rain is the only thing left of Beta and it is moving through the Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. This batch of rain will continue to push into the mid-Atlantic states Friday before moving off shore this weekend. Here is a look at what Beta left behind in Southeast Texas:Heavy Rain with Storm Totals over 12′'! Beta has dropped over a foot of rain in some locations in southern Metro Houston. The heaviest rain fell from Ellington Field and Pearland to west Houston.

(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)SABINE PASS, TX - AUGUST 27: Flooding caused by Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020 in Sabine Pass, Texas. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)SABINE PASS, TX - AUGUST 27: Flooding caused by Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020 in Sabine Pass, Texas. 4 stormKPRC 2 reporter Robert Arnold leans into the wind in Lake Charles, Louisiana, during Hurricane Laura on Aug. 27, 2020. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 26: Members of the Louisiana National Guard prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Laura on August 26, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)

HOUSTON – As the Houston-area and the Gulf Coast is bracing for severe storms, it is very important to keep connected with accurate local, state, and national social media accounts. The following list below contains social media accounts from local and national connections and sometimes websites with all the latest information if applicable. KPRC 2 meteorologists and our traffic expertKPRC 2 meteorologists are staying on top of Tropical Storm Beta with all the latest information as it comes in. Frank BillingsleyBritta MerwinJustin StapletonKhambrel MarshallEric BraateAnavid Reyes - KPRC 2 Traffic ExpertFederal social mediaBoth the NWS and the National Hurricane Center are issuing advisories on both Laura and Marco. NWS Houston/GalvestonNational Hurricane CenterHouston-area meteorologistsThe following local meteorologists are also providing the latest info on Laura and Marco in the local sector.