Florida, Hurricane Helene
Florida braces for 'potentially very dangerous storm' ahead of Helene landfall
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Helene expected to become major hurricane before Florida landfall
Tropical Storm Helene's path hasn't shifted much since yesterday, but the storm is expected to "rapidly intensify" and grow into a major hurricane, possible Category 3 or higher, before making landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast Thursday.
How Gulf Coast storm could become Cat 3 Hurricane Helene – and hit Florida hard
A state of emergency has been declared for Florida's Panhandle and Big Bend ahead of potentially devastating storm surge, high winds and heavy rain.
Hurricane Helene forms, expected to strengthen ahead of Florida landfall
The window to storm prep in east central Florida will close late this afternoon, National Weather Service says
Hurricane Helene to be 'Monster' Storm. Path Update, Tracker For Florida
One weather-modeling system has predicted a Category 5 hurricane—the strongest possible level, with winds over 155mph.
As Helene approaches, Florida braces for 'potentially very dangerous storm'
Hurricane and storm-surge watches were in effect Tuesday for much of Florida’s Gulf Coast as a weather system is expected to rapidly grow into “a potentially very dangerous storm” and hit the state as a hurricane this week.
Tropical Storm Helene Triggers Hurricane Watches in Florida
Tropical Storm Helene strengthened as it moved toward the Gulf of Mexico, prompting hurricane watches in parts of Cuba and Mexico as well as evacuations along Florida’s western coastline. Helene’s top winds rose to 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour,
Tropical Storm Helene: School closures announced as Florida braces for hit by major hurricane
Florida schools, colleges, and universities are closing as Tropical Storm Helene approaches the Sunshine State. It's expected to make landfall as a major hurricane. Here's a list of school closures.
Florida schools prepare as potential hurricane brews in Gulf
With the possibility of a major Hurricane Helene threatening, schools across Florida were keeping a wary eye on the track as leaders contemplate next steps. Schools across the Tampa Bay region, which sits in the forecast cone,
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