MAP: Where to find sandbags across Central Florida before Helene
Multiple counties and cities across Central Florida are making sandbags available to residents in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to develop into a hurricane by Thursday. Orange County has six sandbag sites open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.
TRACKING MAP: Where and when will Hurricane Helene hit Florida?
Tropical Storm Helene formed on Tuesday and is forecast intensify into a major hurricane before making landfall on Florida’s Gulf coast by Thursday afternoon. Here’s the latest
How do I find my Lee County flood zone? How to prepare before Tropical Storm Helene
Lee County is under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene makes its way toward Florida. Parts of Fort Myers have been issued a storm surge watch as the coast braces for impact later this week. With the amount of uncertainty storm systems bring, it's good to have a flood plan in case of an emergency.
Tropical Storm Helene just formed. In just over 48 hours it could hit Florida as a major hurricane
Time is running out for Floridians in the path of Helene, which threatens to hit as the strongest storm to make landfall in the United States in over a year.
Tropical storm Helene map: latest updates on Florida's hurricane tracker
Florida's Gulf Coast is on alert as hurricane and storm surge watches have been issued following the formation of Tropical Storm Helene. According to the National Hurricane Cente
TRACKING MAP: Will Hurricane Helene hit Tampa and St. Petersburg?
Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and surrounding areas are just outside the forecast cone for Hurricane Helene, which could make landfall as a Category 3 or higher hurricane on Thursday.
Live Map: Track the path of Tropical Storm Helene
Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea and could strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the U.S., forecasters said.
What to Know as Tropical Storm Helene Takes Aim at Florida
Another storm system is taking aim at Florida, this time possibly the Panhandle with storm effects all along the Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Helene, soon to be a hurricane, is sweeping up from the Caribbean Sea into extremely warm waters that are fuel for tropical cyclones.
Florida bracing for a hurricane hit from colossal storm Helene: Live updates
Helene is expected to rapidly intensify into a major and massive hurricane with 115-mph winds by the time it makes landfall Thursday.
Central Florida county-by-county preps ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
Parts of Seminole and Orange counties have been dealing with heavy rainfall and relentless flooding over the last several weeks and must now prepare for tropical weather.
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Florida lacks language laws for disaster communications, leaving counties, residents on their own
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As Polk County preps for Helene, sandbag sites open and sports events are rescheduled
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Florida lacks language guidance for disaster communications, leaving counties, residents on their own
Some Spanish and Mayan language speakers may struggle or hesitate to use county resources. When they do, subtle ...