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.
Parts of Florida prep for major storm
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to illustrate how Floridaians are preparing for what could be a major hurricane this week.
FOX 13 Tampa Bay reporter Evyn Moon joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to illustrate how Floridaians are preparing for what could be a major hurricane this week.
Sunday marks first day of Autumnal equinox
FOX 5 Atlanta Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the start of Fall.
FOX 5 Atlanta Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the start of Fall.
Invest 97L forms, Florida to Louisiana braces for possible tropical storm or Hurricane Helene
According to the National Hurricane Center, the highest chance of tropical development over the next week is in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
According to the National Hurricane Center, the highest chance of tropical development over the next week is in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
Expert: As weather cools, rodents start moving indoors
Temperatures are getting cooler as we head through October, and furry not-so-friends start heading into your home for heat and food. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Blair Calder, EO & Founder of Automatic Trap Company in Sonoma, CA on how to protect your home from rodents.
Temperatures are getting cooler as we head through October, and furry not-so-friends start heading into your home for heat and food. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Blair Calder, EO & Founder of Automatic Trap Company in Sonoma, CA on how to protect your home from rodents.
La Nina winter setting up, NOAA says. Here's what that means for US
The influence of La Niña is expected to dominate weather conditions from December through February, according to NOAA. This often translates to wetter conditions in the northern tier of the country, while the southern tier may face drier-than-average weather.
The influence of La Niña is expected to dominate weather conditions from December through February, according to NOAA. This often translates to wetter conditions in the northern tier of the country, while the southern tier may face drier-than-average weather.
The Central American Gyre: What to know as hurricane season continues
Learn how the Central American Gyre, a broad low-pressure system, can influence tropical storm formation and impact hurricane season. Stay informed about its potential effects on the Gulf and Caribbean.
Learn how the Central American Gyre, a broad low-pressure system, can influence tropical storm formation and impact hurricane season. Stay informed about its potential effects on the Gulf and Caribbean.
Leaf color tracker: Here’s when fall foliage will peak across US in 2024
The peak of fall foliage can start as early as September, and most locations will peak in either October or November.
The peak of fall foliage can start as early as September, and most locations will peak in either October or November.
Earthquake hits Malibu as multiple fires burn in CA
Multiple large wildfires burning across Southern California this week have prompted evacuation orders and have injured at least 15 people, including first responders, according to officials. Meanwhile, a major earthquake shook the Los Angeles area in the middle of the morning rush hour on.
Multiple large wildfires burning across Southern California this week have prompted evacuation orders and have injured at least 15 people, including first responders, according to officials. Meanwhile, a major earthquake shook the Los Angeles area in the middle of the morning rush hour on.