Tropical Depression 13 Archives

Tropical Depression 13 Strengthens to Tropical Storm Laura; May Approach Florida as Category 1 Hurricane by Early Next Week

August 21, 2020

Tropical Depression 13 has now strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura, according to the National Weather Service. The tropical storm could strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane by the time it reaches Florida, though conditions are still uncertain depending on the path it takes. NWS predictions expect tropical-storm-force winds to arrive in the state early next … Read more

Tropical Depression 13 Expected to Become Tropical Storm; May Approach Florida as Category 1 Hurricane

August 20, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

Tropical Depression 13 is expected to become a Tropical Storm later today, according to the National Weather Service. Currently, the depression has been reported to be several hundred miles to the east of the Lesser Antilles. Tropical Storm Watches have issued for parts of the northern Leeward Islands, with heavy rain predicted for tomorrow. On … Read more

Tropical Depression 13 Forms Over The Atlantic, Potential Impacts for Florida This Weekend

August 19, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

The National Weather Service has announced that Tropical Depression 13 has formed over the tropical central Atlantic. Currently, details of the long-range track and intensity forecasts are uncertain, however the system could bring rainfall and wind impacts to portions of Florida this weekend and early next week. Those potentially impacted should monitor the system’s progress … Read more