Florida is on alert as Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen to Category 3 hurricane
With Tropical Storm Helene forecasted to become a Category 3 Hurricane by Thursday, Florida is preparing for the storm's impact. Evacuations are underway, and Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency.
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Live updates: Helene forecast to crash into Florida as massive Category 3 hurricane
Tropical Storm Helene is expected to become a hurricane Wednesday before slamming into Florida as a massive Category 3 storm Thursday.
'Go into hurricane mode now': Helene expected to lash Florida as Category 3 storm this week
Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on expected Hurricane Helene for Monday, Sept. 23. For the latest, view our story for Tuesday, Sept. 24. A brewing storm in the Caribbean Sea is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico over the next few days and make landfall along the Gulf Coast as early as Thursday.
Storm expected to strengthen to Category 3 Hurricane Helene before hitting Florida Panhandle
Once in the Gulf, the system should become a hurricane and the NHC is forecasting it to increase to Category 3 strength right up to landfall Thursday evening. The location at this point is targeting the Florida panhandle near Apalachicola or the Big Bend area, but various models have been spread from Panama City to north of Homosassa Springs.
Tropical Storm Helene could hit Florida Gulf coast with 15 feet of surge as Category 3
Helene could bring storm surge to the entire west coast — up to 15 feet near landfall in Taylor and Dixie Counties, and up to 8 feet in the Tampa Bay region. Six inches of rain could blanket the west coat, with up to 8 inches near Tampa Bay and the Big Bend area.
Tropical Storm Helene forms. Does Jacksonville face possible threat from Category 3 hurricane?
Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane with 115-mph winds before landfall Thursday.
Helene: Hurricane, storm surge warnings issued for Florida ahead of potential Category 3 hit
Hurricane, tropical storm watches are in effect for parts of Florida as Tropical Storm Helene could hit state as major Categoy 3 hurricane.
Florida braces for Helene to hit, potentially as a Category 3 hurricane
NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman on Early Today forecasts the direction, size and strength of Helene as it heads toward Florida.
Hurricane John makes landfall in Mexico as major category 3 storm
By Fredy Garcia PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (Reuters) -Hurricane John hit Mexico's southern Pacific coast late on Monday as a major category 3 storm, with authorities warning residents to protect themselves against potentially deadly storm surges and torrential rain.
Tropical Storm Helene expected to hit Florida as Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane watches have been issued for parts of Cuba, Mexico and a stretch of Florida’s Gulf coast, including Tampa Bay.
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.
John strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane before landfall in southern Mexico tonight
John strengthens to a Category 3 hurricane before landfall in southern Mexico tonight.
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Updates: Tallahassee, Big Bend brace for impact; 3 counties tell all residents to evacuate
As Helene began to strengthen, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and some school districts announced plans to close for days.
Florida sees possible Category 3 hurricane approaching. How to prep for potential phone or power outages
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Category 3 Hurricane John hits southern Mexico’s Pacific coast with fierce winds and potentially catastrophic flooding
Category 3 Hurricane John hits southern Mexico’s Pacific coast with fierce winds and potentially catastrophic flooding ...
REVISED: Outlooks again project Category 3 hurricane
It will will move into the southern Gulf on Wednesday morning, develop into a hurricane and track northward across the Gulf.