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Live: Tropical Storm Helene forecast - storm surge, flooding dangers for Sarasota-Manatee
Stay informed about prep, closures, dangers, impact and the latest path as the storm heads near Sarasota and Manatee.
Helene becomes hurricane. Winds could hit 125 mph before Florida landfall
Tropical storm conditions are expected in southern Florida later today and spreading northward through Thursday.
Evacuations begin in Florida as the state faces a major hurricane strike from Helene
Evacuations are underway and time is running for Floridians to prepare for Helene, which threatens to hit as the strongest storm to make landfall in the United States in over a year.
Hurricane Helene Threatens Florida with Life-Threatening Surge
Hurricane Helene, with sustained winds of 80 mph, threatens Florida's Gulf coast with life-threatening storm surges and heavy rainfall. Evacuations are underway and school closures have been announced.
Tropical Storm Helene strengthens overnight. Winds could hit 120 mph before Florida landfall
Tropical storm conditions are expected in southern Florida later today and spreading northward through Thursday.
Hurricane watch ordered for Florida as Tropical Storm Helene moves closer
Helene is forecast to become a hurricane Wednesday and will strengthen as it crosses the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Helene Tracker Update as Tropical Storm Shifts Path in Florida
"Tropical Storm Helene, now formed, is projected to intensify. As always, Florida will prepare for the worst and hope for the best," he wrote on X. "Stay tuned to local and state emergency recommendations and alerts. Get preparations in place now for the storm and heed evacuation directives, if issued, from local officials."
Helene reaches hurricane status ahead of landfall in Florida: Live updates
The highest landfall probability is somewhere along the eastern part of the Florida Panhandle late Thursday evening, forecasters said.
Tropical Weather Latest: Swaths of Mexico and Florida Under Hurricane Warnings as Helene Strengthens
Tropical Storm Helene is rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become a hurricane while moving north along Mexico’s coast toward the U.S. The storm has prompted residents to evacuate,
Helene nears hurricane strength on collision course with Florida coast
The storm could come ashore as a dangerous Category 3 or 4 hurricane with a surge over 10 feet, winds over 110 mph and flooding rain.
Helene, expected to intensify rapidly, prompts hurricane warning for Florida Gulf Coast
Helene is expected to rapidly intensify into a major and massive hurricane with 115-mph winds by the time it makes landfall Thursday.
Live: Now Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen as it heads to Florida
Stay informed about prep, closures, dangers, impact and the latest path as the storm heads near Sarasota and Manatee.
Sarasota neighbors prepare for another round of extreme weather, possible flooding with Helene
Officials drained water from the nearby Celery Fields as part of ongoing preparations to help hold the incoming rain.
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Preparations Underway Across Tampa Bay Region to Mitigate Flooding
Crews in Hillsborough County are working to clear out stormwater drains and ditches to mitigate flooding where they can.
Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of 'Potential Tropical Cyclone 9'
Declaring a state of emergency allows state and local governments much more freedom to coordinate their emergency agencies.
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