Maps show track of potential Hurricane Helene: What to know about possible paths and storm surge
Many areas are forecast to see dangerous storm surges, especially between Panama City and Tampa. The coast stretching from Ochlockonee River to Chassahowitzka could see between 10 and 15 feet of water. Nearby areas could see between 5 and 10 feet of water, and the Tampa Bay area is forecast to experience between 5 and 8 feet of storm surge.
Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
Why the next tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to stay away from Texas
Here's how other meteorological factors, like atmospheric pressure and cold fronts will help steer tropical activity away from the Texas Gulf Coast.
NEW: Powerful Cat 2 hurricane forecast to hit Florida Gulf Coast Thursday, hurricane center says
Gulf Coast has already been bruised this season by hurricanes Beryl, Debby and Francine. Now potential storm Helene could form week of Sept. 23.
Storm that could become Hurricane Helene forecast to rapidly intensify on its way to Florida's Gulf Coast
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.
How Gulf Coast storm could become Cat 3 Hurricane Helene – and hit Florida hard
A state of emergency has been declared for Florida's Panhandle and Big Bend ahead of potentially devastating storm surge, high winds and heavy rain.
Tropical Storm Helene tracker: Map and projected storm path
Tropical Storm Helene has formed on a path toward Florida, and is expected to bring tropical storm-strength winds and rain to the southeastern U.S. It is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later this week.
Tropical Storm Helene expected to become major Cat. 3 storm, NHC says | Here's what should keep it away from Texas
The National Hurricane Center says the tropical storm is expected to strengthen over the next few days and move into the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
Hurricane, tropical storm watches issued for Florida ahead of possible Category 3 hurricane
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Helene Wednesday and could be a Category 3 hurricane by landfall Thursday.
Helene live updates: Tropical storm expected to intensify, could hit Florida as major hurricane
Hurricane, tropical storm watches are in effect for parts of Florida as Tropical Storm Helene could hit state as major Categoy 3 hurricane.
Indiana in crosshairs of Tropical Storm Helene after becoming a hurricane. See the forecast
The latest weather forecast might be a mixed blessing for Hoosiers after possibly one of the driest Septembers on record.
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Francine to lash parts of Texas Gulf Coast with high winds and rain. Here's a timeline
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Gulf Coast region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Gulf Coast region last week compared with the week prior.
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Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 may bring ‘life threatening storm surge and damaging winds’ to Texas coast
Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 is likely to strengthen beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 10, increasing risk of life-threatening ...
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Francine’s impact on Houston, Texas Gulf Coast likely minimal as system moves toward Louisiana
Francine will likely batter Louisiana in the early afternoon hours Wednesday as a hurricane, according to the National ...
Brewing Caribbean Storm Churns Toward Gulf Coast
Details are still fuzzy, but the likelihood that Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will turn into Hurricane Helene and affect ...