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
61 Florida counties now included in state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
A day after Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 41 counties, he added 20 more on Tuesday, warning nearly the entire state to prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. The National Hurricane Center upgraded Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine to tropical storm status at 11 a.
Evacuations begin in Florida as the state faces a major hurricane strike from Helene
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.
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.
Storm forecast to hit Florida as powerful Hurricane Helene. Where is the Big Bend?
The Big Bend area buffers the coastline from Florida's capital city, Tallahassee, which is a little more than 20 miles from the Gulf Coast.
Tropical Storm Helene: Maps provide track of possible hurricane
The latest forecasts show Tropical Storm Helene developing into a major hurricane before slamming the South with flooding conditions.
Storm Helene to Hit Cuba, Reach Hurricane-Force in Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is expected to unleash mudslides and flooding in Cuba before reaching major hurricane strength on Thursday as it hits Florida with life-threatening ocean surge, the U.S. National Weather Service said.
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.
Map: Track Tropical Storm Helene’s path, forecast and hurricane status
Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Wednesday as it moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico before becoming a major storm Thursday
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Leon is among 41 Florida counties under a state of emergency
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Florida lacks language laws for disaster communications, leaving counties, residents on their own
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Tropical storm approaches Florida: Evacuation tips, what to bring if you have pets, children
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How do I find my Lee County flood zone? How to prepare before Tropical Storm Helene
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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 ...
DeSantis extends state of emergency to 61 counties, including Duval, St. Johns, Clay
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis extended his state of emergency declaration to include 20 additional ...
Heavy rains lash the Cayman Islands as southeast US prepares for a major hurricane
Heavy rains are lashing the Cayman Islands as forecasters warn that a nearby cluster of thunderstorms could soon become a ...
DeSantis declares state of emergency for possible Hurricane Helene. What does that do?
What does it mean when the governor of a state declares a state of emergency? When it's a storm like the soon-to-be-Helene, ...