Hurricane Helene is rapidly "accelerating" toward Florida's Panhandle, according to a 4 p.m. ET update from the National Hurricane Center. Tropical storm conditions were recorded "across most of the West Coast of Florida," meteorologists said.

Wind gusts remain a big story with the remnants of powerful Helene eyeballing central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Wind gusts will easily range from 30-40 mph, and possibly briefly topping 45 mph. Sustained wind and wind gusts of this caliber will make for power outages in some locations.