Helene upgraded to Category 3 hurricane as tornado watch now in place in Macon-Bibb County
Hurricane Helene has grown to a Category 3 storm as it nears landfall in Florida, the National Weather Service announced. This means sustained winds could reach up to 120 mph, according to the NWS. Also, Macon-Bibb County was placed under tornado watch around 2:45 p.m. Thursday. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m.