Hurricane Helene, Tornado watch and Central Florida
TRACKING HELENE: Storm maintains Cat. 3 status; Tornado watch in effect for Lowcountry
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for much of the Lowcountry Thursday night as we’re starting to feel the effects of Hurricane Helene. The Live 5 Weather team declared First Alert Weather Days for Thursday and Friday of this week because of anticipated effects from what will then be expected to be Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Windy day with strong gusts, possible tornados in Central Florida
Central Florida faced high winds Thursday — with gusts reaching up to 50 mph by midafternoon — as Hurricane Helene powered its way north across the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in the Panhandle, according to the National Weather Service.
Hurricane Helene prompts tornado watches, warnings in Central Florida
A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Central Florida as Hurricane Helene churns in the Gulf of Mexico, with expected landfall in the Sunshine State on Thursday.
Live updates: Macon under tornado watch, state of emergency ahead of Cat 3 Hurricane Helene
3:50 p.m. - Helene was upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane shortly after Macon-Bibb County was placed under a tornado watch, according to the National Weather Service. Macon’s tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Winds could reach up to 120 mph when the storm makes landfall in Florida Thursday afternoon.
Live updates: Power outages pop up in Columbus, heavy rain comes before Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is expected to bring high-speed winds and heavy rain to Columbus Thursday, with forecasters warning residents to be prepared for dangerous weather. The hurricane is expected to make landfall in Florida Thursday and move into Georgia later.
Columbus Consolidated Government declares local emergency as Hurricane Helene nears
The Columbus Consolidated Government has made a declaration of local emergency, according to a news release. The declaration was entered at 3 p.m. Thursday and signed by Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson.
Local emergency declared in Columbus/Muscogee County due to Hurricane Helene
In response to the imminent threat of severe weather from Hurricane Helene, Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson has declared a local state of emergency.
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LIVE: Volusia County under tornado watch until 8 p.m.
Updates on closures, weather and more in Volusia and Flagler counties as Florida feels the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Emergency alert issued over 'catastrophic' hurricane accelerating towards Florida
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Video: Likely tornado damages Florida homes ahead of Hurricane Helene
A suspected tornado tore through Southwest Florida early Thursday morning as Hurricane Helene's outer rain bands swept ...
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Hurricane Helene makes impact in Northeast Florida with flooding, downed powerlines and trees
Northeast Florida started to feel the effects of powerful and wide Hurricane Helene on Thursday night as the Category 4 storm ...
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BREVARD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Tornado Activity Expected, Be Prepared to Take Action if Warning is Issued
The Brevard County Emergency Operations Center activation level is now Level 2 as Hurricane Helene bears down on the state ...
What Time Will Hurricane Helene Make Landfall? When the Storm Will Hit Florida
As the hours tick by, Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen. Find out what time it will officially make landfall.
Tropical storm approaches Florida: Evacuation tips, what to bring if you have pets, children
Florida is bracing for Tropical Storm Helene, which could make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane this week. Here's what to ...
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BREVARD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Tornado Action Expected, Be Prepared to Take Action if Warning is Issued
The Brevard County Emergency Operations Center activation level is now Level 2 as Hurricane Helene bears down on the state and is now Category 2 storm.
Tornado Warning Vs. Tornado Watch: What’s the Difference?
Hurricane Helene has caused a widespread panic along the Gulf Coast. After news of a possible tornado broke in the south, ...