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Florida prepares for impacts of Tropical Storm Helene
SUMMARY: A major hurricane is approaching Florida’s Gulf Coast, prompting heightened emergency measures. As of now, 61 counties are under emergency declarations, reflecting the seriousness with which officials, including Governor DeSantis, are treating the situation. Preparations include 18,000 linemen, 3,000 National Guard members, and inflatable flood walls. Schools like FAMU and FSU are planning to cancel classes. Senator Rick Scott warns that FEMA’s disaster relief depends on passing a budget resolution quickly. State officials are committed to maintaining operations at the emergency operations center throughout the storm. Citizens are urged to prepare, as impacts are expected statewide.
State officials prepare for storm impacts
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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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Indictment: Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump | National
SUMMARY: Federal authorities indicted Ryan Wesley Routh for the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, alongside four other charges, including possessing a firearm during a violent crime. The attempted assassination occurred on September 15, 2024, when Routh was found with a rifle near Trump’s golf club in Palm Beach County, Florida. Witnesses reported that Routh fled in a Nissan SUV, leading to his arrest. Investigators found a note in which Routh offered $150,000 for someone to carry out the assassination, claiming he had tried but failed. Routh faces life in prison if convicted; his attorney argues it was a publicity stunt.
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TS Helene is expected to continue intensifying and impact Florida in the coming days | Quickcast
SUMMARY: This CBS News Miami quickcast highlights key stories, including the intensifying tropical storm Helen, which is expected to impact Florida this week with potential hurricane conditions along the western coast. Preparations are underway, particularly in western Florida, while minimal effects are anticipated for Miami-Dade. In other news, the son of Ryan Ruth has been arrested for possessing child pornography, and a shooting incident in Miami Gardens left a nephew hospitalized. The quickcast also covers a high-speed chase resulting in a fatal crash in Miami Beach. Lastly, Instagram has implemented stricter settings to protect users under 18.
In today‘s Quickcast:
The CBS Miami NEXT Weather team is tracking the tropics as Tropical Storm Helene in the western Caribbean continues to move to the northwest toward the Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba.
A period of rapid intensification is forecast from Wednesday morning to Thursday afternoon. The latest forecast calls for the storm to be a major hurricane making landfall late Thursday along the Nature Coast. The forecast cone has continued to focus on this area but, as of Thursday morning, has the storm center anywhere between Panama City and Tampa.
A storm surge watch is in effect along the entire Gulf Coast and the Keys. Near the storm center, 10 to 15 feet of storm surge is expected with lower amounts farther south away from the forecast storm center. In the Keys, 1 to 3 feet of storm surge is expected in addition to tropical storm conditions.
All across the southern Florida Peninsula, gusty squalls will be moving through the area on both Wednesday and Thursday. These have the potential to produce heavy rain, strong wind and a brief tornado. Even though the storm’s center is forecast to be well west of the area, it will still have impacts across the region.
Friday the storm will be moving north across the southeastern U.S. Tropical moisture will still be pulled into the system and may remain over the area Friday and through the weekend. Storms will not be as intense but gusty downpours and elevated rain chances will remain in the forecast through the weekend.
Catch the Quickcast with Najahe Sherman weekdays at 4PM ET streaming on the CBS Miami app and CBSMiami.com
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