Hurricane Helene expected to become Cat. 4
When Hurricane Helene makes Landfall in Florida and other parts of the South it is predicted to touch down as a Category 4 Hurricane. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center warns of life threatening storm surge, flooding and the importance of being cautious even after the storm has pass.
When Hurricane Helene makes Landfall in Florida and other parts of the South it is predicted to touch down as a Category 4 Hurricane. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center warns of life threatening storm surge, flooding and the importance of being cautious even after the storm has pass.
Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.
Helene likely to become major hurricane Thursday
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to detail how Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm on Thursday.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to detail how Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall as a category 4 storm on Thursday.
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding
The large storm will bring widespread heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
The large storm will bring widespread heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'
As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees
As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.
As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.
Storm chaser Mike Boylan gears up for Helene
As we continue to track Hurricane Helene, we caught up with viral storm chaser Mike Boylan, who runs Mike's Weather Page, as he prepares to chase Hurricane Helene.
As we continue to track Hurricane Helene, we caught up with viral storm chaser Mike Boylan, who runs Mike's Weather Page, as he prepares to chase Hurricane Helene.
BREAKING: Helene now a hurricane
Helene reached hurricane strength Wednesday morning as it continues to undergo rapid intensification along its journey into the Gulf of Mexico, where it is aiming for a destructive landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. The National Hurricane Center provided an update.
Helene reached hurricane strength Wednesday morning as it continues to undergo rapid intensification along its journey into the Gulf of Mexico, where it is aiming for a destructive landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. The National Hurricane Center provided an update.
Hurricane Helene expected to be a category 3+
Helene reached hurricane strength Wednesday morning as it continues to undergo rapid intensification along its journey into the Gulf of Mexico, where it is aiming for a destructive landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. LiveNOW from FOX host Christina Matino spoke to former St. Petersburg MAyor Rick Kriseman about the potential impacts to the area.
Helene reached hurricane strength Wednesday morning as it continues to undergo rapid intensification along its journey into the Gulf of Mexico, where it is aiming for a destructive landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. LiveNOW from FOX host Christina Matino spoke to former St. Petersburg MAyor Rick Kriseman about the potential impacts to the area.
FL Governor Desantis gives update on Helene
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks with Press After Greeting Linemen in Hillsborough County as Helene intensifies into a possible CAT 4 Hurricane.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks with Press After Greeting Linemen in Hillsborough County as Helene intensifies into a possible CAT 4 Hurricane.
Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Storm surge expected to impact Florida Gulf coast
Tropical storm Helene has prompted hurricane warnings and evacuations throughout the state of Florida. Fox Weather Meteorologist, Michael Estime joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow from St. Pete Beach ahead of the storm.
Tropical storm Helene has prompted hurricane warnings and evacuations throughout the state of Florida. Fox Weather Meteorologist, Michael Estime joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow from St. Pete Beach ahead of the storm.
Helene prompts evacuations in Florida
Pinellas County issued a mandatory evacuation for long term health care facilities in Zone A. This includes hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, 26 facilities total. Arelys Escalera with Pinellas County Government Communications Department, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Pinellas County issued a mandatory evacuation for long term health care facilities in Zone A. This includes hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, 26 facilities total. Arelys Escalera with Pinellas County Government Communications Department, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Pinellas County on high alert for Helene
Pinellas County is under a Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch and Flood Watch. The forecast calls for higher storm surge than the Tampa Bay area has experienced in recent history due to the storm?s wide wind field. Berny Jacques, FL (R) Represenative, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Pinellas County is under a Storm Surge Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch and Flood Watch. The forecast calls for higher storm surge than the Tampa Bay area has experienced in recent history due to the storm?s wide wind field. Berny Jacques, FL (R) Represenative, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Helene on track to become dangerous Category 3
Tropical Storm Helene is continuing to gain strength and is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane as it approaches Florida. Residents are rushing to prepare for a potentially deadly storm surge, hurricane-force winds and flooding rain. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said there is danger of a life-threatening storm surge along the entire west coast of the Florida Peninsula and Big Bend. Jamie Rhome, National Hurricane Center Deputy Director, joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest update.
Tropical Storm Helene is continuing to gain strength and is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane as it approaches Florida. Residents are rushing to prepare for a potentially deadly storm surge, hurricane-force winds and flooding rain. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said there is danger of a life-threatening storm surge along the entire west coast of the Florida Peninsula and Big Bend. Jamie Rhome, National Hurricane Center Deputy Director, joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest update.
Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.
National Hurricane Center gives update on Tropical Storm Helene
Tropical Storm Helene formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, becoming the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system, formerly known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, developed into a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea approaching the Gulf of Mexico as showers and thunderstorms became sufficiently organized around the area of low pressure.
Tropical Storm Helene formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, becoming the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system, formerly known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, developed into a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea approaching the Gulf of Mexico as showers and thunderstorms became sufficiently organized around the area of low pressure.
Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Florida communities brace for future hurricane
A tropical system approaching the Gulf of Mexico is expected to quickly intensify and become a hurricane before possibly making landfall over Florida later this week. Gov. DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for more than 41 counties across the state ahead of the storm. Ahead of the storm, several counties have opened sandbag locations for people to fill their sandbags.
A tropical system approaching the Gulf of Mexico is expected to quickly intensify and become a hurricane before possibly making landfall over Florida later this week. Gov. DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for more than 41 counties across the state ahead of the storm. Ahead of the storm, several counties have opened sandbag locations for people to fill their sandbags.
PTC9 to become Hurricane Helene
The first Hurricane Watches have been issued for parts of Florida, including Tampa, as the U.S. Gulf Coast prepares for significant impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which will likely become major Hurricane Helene in the coming days. Jamie Rhome, National Hurricane Center Deputy Director, joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest update.
The first Hurricane Watches have been issued for parts of Florida, including Tampa, as the U.S. Gulf Coast prepares for significant impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which will likely become major Hurricane Helene in the coming days. Jamie Rhome, National Hurricane Center Deputy Director, joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest update.