tropics

Matthew is now a category 2 hurricane. It is expected to strengthen to major hurricane status within the next 24 to 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Matthew has formed in the tropical Atlantic. It's not expected to affect the Louisiana coastline, at least anytime soon.

A tropical wave in the Caribbean appears to have dissipated which is good news for the Gulf Coast.

An almost hurricane and three areas of disturbed weather have the Gulf Coast and the East Coast keeping a watchful eye on the tropics this weekend.