All eyes are on Hurricane Beryl which has rapidly strengthened over the last few days.

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.

It’s a new week and we are taking a look at what’s out there in the tropics.

The first tropical system of 2024 is starting to impact the Texas coast.

As an area of low pressure continues to develop and get its act together in the Bay of Campeche, conditions along Texas beaches will be hazardous.

The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on an area of low pressure, designated Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, which is currently located in the Bay of Campeche.

Colorado State University released an updated 2024 hurricane forecast, maintaining their predictions of an extremely active season in the Atlantic.

Many people go to Surfside for vacation, but it is also on the frontline when hurricanes or tropical storms move into southeast Texas. Family-owned builders Davison Gulf Coast have built beach homes on Surfside for decades.

Hurricane season is over 90 days away, and NOAA is already forecasting some changes in our El Nino Southern Oscillation, or ENSO for short.

Tropical Depression #17 has strengthened to Tropical Storm Paulette. That means that Tropical Depression 18 will become RENE in the next 12 to 24 hours.

GALVESTON, Texas A voluntary evacuation order was issued Tuesday for residents of Bolivar Peninsula, including unincorporated areas of Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach, High Island and Gilchrist. Galveston County officials are expected to give an update on the order during an 11:30 a.m. news conference. After issuing a voluntary order Monday, the city of Galveston upgraded the order to mandatory on Tuesday. All residents were asked to secure loose items on their property and leave the island. You can read more about this and other evacuation orders here.

HOUSTON Galveston County Judge Mark Henry will hold a press conference Sunday to provide an update on the countys storm preparations. The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management continues to prepare for the potential tropical weather that could impact the region early next week. The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the storms. Have you plan ready kit ready be prepared for anything, County Judge Mark Henry said. Residents brace for possible stormsSaturday was another hot and humid day in Galveston, but that will change soon as we continue to track Tropical Storm Laura and Marco.

HOUSTON Its the first day of hurricane season and forecasters are predicting its going to be a busy one. Weve already had two named storms before the season even started, and now theres a tropical depression near the Yucatan Peninsula that could get a name this week. Everything that was important for hurricane season last year is important now, says Francisco Sanchez with the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Another critical message is dont wait to get your familys hurricane kit together and stock up on supplies. And for more on the upcoming season, and the essentials to include in your familys tropical weather kit, check out KPRC2s 2020 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide.