Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Helene: Where to get sandbags in Central Florida
Looking for sandbags near you ahead of the storm? Here's sandbag locations around Central Florida.
Hurricane Helene: Brevard County updates & information
As Hurricane Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Brevard County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, and sandbag locations.
Hurricane Helene: Polk County updates & information
As Tropical Storm Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Polk County need to know about evacuations, school closings, shelters, sandbag locations, and emergency information.
Port Canaveral could see delays or possible closure due to strong winds from Helene
Central Florida's Atlantic Coast will feel some impacts from Helene as the storm approaches the state's Big Bend region. Strong winds from the incoming storm could lead to a shutdown of Port Canaveral.
Seminole County residents stock up on sandbags, supplies ahead of Helene
More than half a dozen sandbag filling locations are open in Seminole County as residents prepare for Helene.
Lake County residents stock up on supplies, gasoline ahead of Helene
Residents in Lake County are busy preparing for Hurricane Helene, stocking up on essential supplies, and filling their gas tanks in anticipation of potential power outages and flooding.
Gov. Ron DeSantis puts 61 Florida counties under states of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for more than 60 counties as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane, treks toward the Florida Peninsula this week.
Seminole County preps for Helene as flooding concerns grow
Seminole County is especially worried about the soon-to-be Hurricane Helene because they have only just recovered from flooding in different locations around the city.
Edgewater residents brace for potential flooding as Helene approaches
Residents in Edgewater are filling sandbags and preparing for potential flooding as Tropical Storm Helene looms.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge
Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems.