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Tropical Storm Helene update: Latest on path, landfall, impacts
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Helen is intensifying and is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall in Florida later this week. Current wind speeds are 45 mph, with hurricane hunters gathering data for more accurate predictions. Helen is projected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane by Thursday morning, with potential landfall around 8 PM in the Panhandle or Big Bend area. While the storm remains highly unpredictable, residents in northwestern communities should be particularly alert. The storm is expected to move quickly, bringing the worst weather on Thursday before improving by the weekend.
Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday and is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall this week over Florida, possibly as a major hurricane. FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist T.J. Springer provides an update on the latest path, track, forecast, impact.
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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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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.
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Pasco County residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia flooding prepare for new storm
SUMMARY: As Hurricane Helen approaches, residents in the Bay Area, still wary after experiencing Hurricane Adalia last summer, prepare for potential impacts. Formerly flooded areas in Pasco County are particularly anxious, with some, like Howard Rabe, actively reinforcing their homes with shutters and flood barriers. Rabe recalls significant flooding during Adalia, emphasizing the need for preparedness. Nearby, Rick Way reflected on the devastation he faced last year, where homes were engulfed in water. Residents are sandbagging and praying for safety, hoping to avoid similar destruction as they monitor Helen’s developments. Local news reports highlight their resilience and concerns.
As we monitor Tropical Storm Helene and its potential impacts to the Tampa Bay Area, people who lived through Hurricane Idalia last summer are on edge.
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