A storm system could soon become Hurricane Helene, and strike Florida later this week with winds as high as 115 mph.

Heavy rains are lashing the Cayman Islands as forecasters warn that a nearby cluster of thunderstorms could soon become a major hurricane en route to the southeast U.S. Hurricane watches were in effect for Florida’s Tampa Bay and from Englewood to Indian Pass,

Hurricane John has struck Mexico’s southern Pacific coast with life-threatening flood potential PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico — Hurricane John struck Mexico’s southern Pacific coast with life-threatening flood potential after growing into a major hurricane in a matter of hours.

Mexico's top disaster agency issued a red alert for parts of the country's southern Pacific coast on Monday after Hurricane John rapidly strengthened to a Category 2 storm and threatened to get stronger before making landfall in the coming hours.