The main impacts of “potential tropical cyclone 9” are expected on Florida’s Big Bend and Panhandle regions, forecasters say.
A storm system could soon become Hurricane Helene, and strike Florida later this week with winds as high as 115 mph.
As Helene began to strengthen, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and some school districts announced plans to close for days.
High winds and rough surf was seen around the Caribbean as experts say Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen into a hurricane ...