Hurricane Helene, which is currently Category 1, formed from an area of low pressure in the Caribbean, having strengthened rapidly over the last few days. The hurricane is expected to be the "strongest hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. this season," possibly hitting Category 3 or 4 strength.

Tropical storm force winds have begun battering northwestern Florida as Hurricane Helene prepares to make landfall. Forecasters warn that the enormous storm could create a “nightmare” surge along the