Flight disruptions impact Atlanta, Tampa as Hurricane Helene looms

The FOX Forecast Center expects the worst of the weather to be in the Atlanta metro from after midnight Friday morning through sunset.

Hurricane Helene could bring 'catastrophic' flooding to Southeast, mid-Atlantic

Hurricane Helene is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Big Bend on Thursday evening. It's also expected to impact major cities including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.

Hurricane Helene strengthens to Category 2 storm
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Hurricane Helene strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and is expected to strengthen further ? potentially becoming a major Category 4 hurricane ? before making landfall over Florida on Thursday.

Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.

Will Hurricane Helene hit Tallahassee, Florida?
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The forecast cone for Hurricane Helene appeared to narrow on Thursday morning, indicating increased confidence in its projected path toward Tallahassee, Florida.

Hurricane Helene: Storms strengthens, to bring 'catastrophic' winds, storm surge
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Hurricane Helene is strengthening and is expected to bring catastrophic winds and storm surge to the northeastern Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall near the Tallahassee area on Thursday evening/night, the latest forecast track shows.

Helene expected to intensify in coming hours
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Hurricane Helene formed on Wednesday and is projected to intensify into a major hurricane (Category 4) over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Helene brings threats of tornadoes on Thursday
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Hurricane Helene formed on Wednesday and is projected to intensify into a major hurricane (Category 4) over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Helene expected to bring heavy rain
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Hurricane Helene formed on Wednesday and is projected to intensify into a major hurricane (Category 4) over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Helene continues trek across Gulf
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Hurricane Helene formed on Wednesday and is projected to intensify into a major hurricane (Category 4) over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Helene expected to strengthen overnight
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Hurricane Helene's track shifted slightly late Wednesday but remained a Category 1 storm with a projected Thursday night landfall in Florida.

Hurricane Helene could spawn tornadoes on Thursday
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Hurricane Helene's track shifted slightly late Wednesday but remained a Category 1 storm with a projected Thursday night landfall in Florida.

Watch: Impressive shelf cloud as Hurricane Helene impacts Florida
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FOX 35's David Martin and Paulo Almeida captured video of an impressive shelf cloud in Cedar Key, Florida, as an outer rainband from Hurricane Helene began to cross the state. Hurricane Helene is currently a Category 1 storm, but is forecast to become a major Category 4 hurricane before making landfall near Florida's Big Bend region.

Hurricane Helene: Airline travel advisories, flight delays, cancellations; what to know

As Helene treks close to Florida, the storm's impacts will be felt in Orlando, Tampa, and Central Florida, including strong winds, heavy rain, and the potential for severe weather. That could lead to flight delays or cancelations at Florida's major airports, including Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).