Hurricane Helene threatens Florida Panhandle and Big Bend as Category 3 storm
Unlike many hurricanes that offer extended warning periods, Helene is expected to develop and strengthen rapidly over the Gulf of Mexico due to favorable environmental conditions. Forecasters predict the storm could reach Category 3 status with sustained winds exceeding 115 mph before landfall.
Talking the Tropics w/ Mike: Florida Panhandle, Big Bend & west coast in line for hit from Helene
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A major hurricane could strike Florida late this week. What to know.
In addition to inhabitants of the Big Bend and Panhandle areas, residents from Fort Myers, Fla., to Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss., should remain on alert
Florida braces for potential heavy-hitting hurricane threatening damaging winds and storm surge
Florida is bracing for what could be the United States’ heaviest-hitting hurricane so far this season, as an area of thunderstorms builds strength in the Caribbean Sea before potentially bringing life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds to the Southeast later this week.
Will major hurricane hit Florida this week? It's very possible. Here's what you should know
Forecasters are warning of trouble ahead for residents along the Gulf of Mexico, with the system expected to become a hurricane Wednesday. The National Hurricane Center issued its first advisory on the system at 11 a.
Florida eyeing storm that could become Hurricane Helene
Florida's Gulf Coast is bracing for the potential of a significant hurricane landfall later this week, as a possible tropical storm that could ultimately become Hurricane Helene is organizing in the Caribbean.
Will Hurricane Helene hit Texas this week? Tropical system strengthening in Gulf of Mexico
A tropical disturbance is actively strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico as it heads toward the Big Bend and Florida Panhandle region of the coast.
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine to become hurricane before impacting Florida this week
Local impacts from soon-to-be hurricane Helene will start Wednesday and peak Thursday with a major hurricane forecast to make landfall Thursday in or near the “big bend.” Tropical storm conditions are likely for us,
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