SUMMARY: Meteorologist Greg D presents a tropical weather update regarding potential tropical cyclone number nine, located south of Cuba and east of the Yucatan. Expected to strengthen and become named Helen, it will move between Western Cuba and the Yucatan before entering the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is forecasted to impact the northeastern Gulf by Thursday, potentially reaching strong Category 2 or even major hurricane status. This could result in significant effects across the West Florida coast, from storm surge to heavy rain and gusty winds, particularly between Appalachicola and Cedar Key.

Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 will organize today and likely become Helene.

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SUMMARY: A chase involving a reckless driver in Miami-Dade led to a crash on two interstates early Saturday morning. It began around 2:00 AM when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted the driver on I-95 near 119th Street. The pursuit ended on I-195 near Alton Road, where the car crashed, taking down several trees and ending in a splash. While the driver and two passengers were arrested, a fourth person jumped into the bay and remains at large. Authorities are currently utilizing K-9 units and dive teams to search for this individual.

The chase, which happened on Saturday, ended when the driver lost control near Alton Road, went into a grassy area and hit several trees. Three people were taken into custody.

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SUMMARY: Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Helen and potentially reach hurricane status by Thursday, impacting the Big Bend region. With hurricane watches now issued for coastal areas and tropical storm alerts for several counties, concerns include flooding, tornadoes, and strong winds. As the storm approaches, heavy rainfall is anticipated Wednesday evening into Thursday, with hurricane-force winds expected in areas like Tampa and Orlando. The Gulf of Mexico’s unusually warm waters could enhance the storm’s intensity. Residents should stay alert and prepared as the situation evolves, with impacts likely beginning Thursday afternoon.

The state of Florida is preparing for potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is expected to intensify and possibly reach major hurricane strength before making landfall over Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the models. Parts of Central Florida are under a tropical storm watch through Friday morning ahead projected Hurricane Helene.

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