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Florida west coast cities, residents preparing for Helene storm surge
SUMMARY: A state of emergency is in effect for over 60 counties in Florida due to a tropical storm, with 13 counties experiencing mandatory or voluntary evacuations. Federal crews are deployed for power restoration and generator support. Most South Florida counties, including Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward, are exceptions, while Monroe County, home to Key West, remains under a tropical storm warning. Significant waves are impacting the area. Tampa General Hospital is reinforcing flood barriers due to concerns about an 8-foot storm surge along Hillsboro Bay, with warnings of potential flooding in hundreds of homes on the Gulf Coast.
Tampa General Hospital has erected a flood barrier to minimize flood damage.
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Tracking the Tropics | Latest Helene track still calls for Big Bend landfall #weather #abcactionnews
SUMMARY: In this tropical weather update from ABC Action News, meteorologist Greg D discusses Hurricane Helen, which is expected to impact the Big Bend area by Thursday evening as a potential Category 3 storm. The forecast models have remained consistent over the past 48 hours, predicting landfall between Apalachicola and Cedar Key. Significant effects are anticipated along the coast, particularly on Thursday afternoon and evening, including storm surge, heavy rain, isolated tornadoes, and hurricane-force wind gusts that may lead to power outages. Residents should prepare for severe weather conditions as the storm approaches.
ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
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Tropical Storm Helene Update: Storm strengthening on trek to Florida
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Helen is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area tomorrow. While Orlando may miss the storm’s core, it will experience significant tropical storm-force winds and a tornado threat, particularly starting late tonight. Winds could gust between 40-60 mph, with higher gusts in northern areas. Power outages and tree damage are anticipated, especially near Tallahassee. A major storm surge of 10-15 feet is possible, alongside the risk of tornadoes. Residents are advised to remain cautious and monitor updates as conditions deteriorate. Recovery is expected by the weekend.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner provides an update on Tropical Storm Helene and how the future hurricane will impact Central Florida.
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Tropical Storm Helene live tracker: FOX 35's Noah Bergren provides update on track, forecast
SUMMARY: The broadcast discusses Hurricane Helen, currently a strengthening storm with 60 mph winds, moving west-northwest. By tomorrow, it is expected to reach 75 mph winds, with potential impacts on Central Florida. The storm’s track remains uncertain, as models show various paths, which could lead to hurricane conditions in Central Florida. The large wind field could produce tropical storm force gusts and even tornadoes. The forecast warns of power outages, particularly north of the track. Residents are encouraged to prepare and stay informed through updates, as the storm is projected to make landfall Thursday into Friday.
Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico on its way toward Florida. It’s expected to become a major huricane before making landfall Thursday over the Big Bend region.
Here is the latest on Helene’s cone, forecast track, and Central Florida impact.
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