"Regardless of development, an increase in showers and thunderstorms can occur from the Carolinas into Florida and along parts of the Gulf coast which can lead to localized flooding. Rough surf and rip currents can also occur," according to AccuWeather.

Amid planned cuts to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NWS Tallahassee said they will be here 24/7. Now, we're in hurricane season, they're hosting tropical trainings for neighbors.

On Wednesday, some of the nation’s top hurricane scientists joined House Democrats for a virtual press conference to sound the alarm on proposed budget cuts that would severely degrade hurricane monitoring and forecasting.

A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.

The Department of Defense's announcement that it would end a weather-data sharing program surprised some climate watchdogs but forecasters assure it does not heighten risks.

The program was initially supposed to be cut off June 30 to "mitigate a significant cybersecurity risk," NOAA said in an announcement. The agency now says it's postponing that until July 31. Peak hurricane season is usually from mid-August to mid-October.

In response to concerns, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) said it is actively working to address staffing shortages.

Neil Jacobs, tapped to lead NOAA, called for sharper forecasting tools and clearer public alerts, just days after flooding in Texas left more than 100 dead.

Nominee says he would work to undo the workforce cuts from the last few months, though the process could take time.

NHC is tracking a disturbance off Florida. Get ready for a very wet week, with a potential for localized flooding and dangerous rip currents.