Inside Hurricane Helene: Hundreds of lightning strikes
The @403rdWingAir Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew into, through, and above Hurricane Helene as it rapidly intensified across the Gulf of Mexico, before making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane over Florida's Big Bend region. The Hunters shared video of what Hurricane Helene looked like at night. Dozens, if not hundreds, of lightning flashes appear in video shared.
The @403rdWingAir Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew into, through, and above Hurricane Helene as it rapidly intensified across the Gulf of Mexico, before making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane over Florida's Big Bend region. The Hunters shared video of what Hurricane Helene looked like at night. Dozens, if not hundreds, of lightning flashes appear in video shared.
Tropics forecast: 2 disturbances form in Caribbean, Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two disturbances in the Caribbean and the tropical Atlantic. The FOX 35 Storm Team takes a look at the two disturbances and whether or not they could development into a tropical depression, tropical storm, or a hurricane.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two disturbances in the Caribbean and the tropical Atlantic. The FOX 35 Storm Team takes a look at the two disturbances and whether or not they could development into a tropical depression, tropical storm, or a hurricane.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Hurricane Helene tosses boats near Florida coast
Hurricane Helene didn't make landfall near Tampa or St. Petersburg, but storm surge and wind from Helene still did a number on Florida's Gulf coast. Video from the City of Treasure Island showed several damaged boats along the Treasure Island Causeway. Several large boats were thrown into homes.
Hurricane Helene didn't make landfall near Tampa or St. Petersburg, but storm surge and wind from Helene still did a number on Florida's Gulf coast. Video from the City of Treasure Island showed several damaged boats along the Treasure Island Causeway. Several large boats were thrown into homes.
Hurricane Helene damage: Sarasota County storm surge
St. Armands Key and Lido Key in Sarasota County, Florida experienced significant flooding and storm surger as Hurricane Helene made its way up the Gulf coast. Drone video shared by Sarasota Police Department shows the extensive flooding in St. Armands Key.
St. Armands Key and Lido Key in Sarasota County, Florida experienced significant flooding and storm surger as Hurricane Helene made its way up the Gulf coast. Drone video shared by Sarasota Police Department shows the extensive flooding in St. Armands Key.
Generator safety tips after power goes out during tropical storm, hurricane
If you're using a generator to run appliances, there are some important safety measures and tips to keep in mind. Using a generator incorrectly, can be deadly as it produces carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless.
If you're using a generator to run appliances, there are some important safety measures and tips to keep in mind. Using a generator incorrectly, can be deadly as it produces carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless.
Polk County ‘mostly spared’ by Hurricane Helene
As coastal Bay Area counties spent Friday assessing the damage from Hurricane Helene, things were relatively normal in Polk County.
As coastal Bay Area counties spent Friday assessing the damage from Hurricane Helene, things were relatively normal in Polk County.
Tropical Storm Joyce forms in tropical Atlantic, hours after Hurricane Helene makes landfall
Hours after Hurricane Helene made landfall over Florida's Big Bend, Tropical Storm Joyce formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean.
Hours after Hurricane Helene made landfall over Florida's Big Bend, Tropical Storm Joyce formed over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean.
What does flood insurance cover?
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Watch: FOX Weather meteorologist rescues woman from rising floodwaters in Atlanta
Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.
Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.
Roof wrapped around pole after Hurricane Helene pummels Florida
FOX 35's Manny Martinez is in Taylor County, Florida, not far from where Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, looking at the damage in wake of the storm's powerful force. Helene made landfall about 10 miles from Perry, Florida. Manny found part of a church's roof about a block away, including a piece that was clearly wrapped around a power pole.
FOX 35's Manny Martinez is in Taylor County, Florida, not far from where Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, looking at the damage in wake of the storm's powerful force. Helene made landfall about 10 miles from Perry, Florida. Manny found part of a church's roof about a block away, including a piece that was clearly wrapped around a power pole.
FOX Weather reporter helps woman trapped in Helene floodwaters
FOX Weather's Bob Van Dillen helped a woman through a flooded street after Hurricane Helene made its way through Atlanta, Georgia. Helene made landfall Thursday night as a powerful Cat. 4 storm over Florida's Big Bend region, near Perry.
FOX Weather's Bob Van Dillen helped a woman through a flooded street after Hurricane Helene made its way through Atlanta, Georgia. Helene made landfall Thursday night as a powerful Cat. 4 storm over Florida's Big Bend region, near Perry.
Hurricane Helene aftermath: Tree falls on home in Marion County
Hurricane Helene made landfall at a powerful Cat. 4 near Perry, Florida, in the state's Big Bend region on Thursday night. Now that the storm has crossed, we're getting a look at the storm damage in the aftermath of Helene. Some trees and branches fell on homes in Ocala, Marion County.
Hurricane Helene made landfall at a powerful Cat. 4 near Perry, Florida, in the state's Big Bend region on Thursday night. Now that the storm has crossed, we're getting a look at the storm damage in the aftermath of Helene. Some trees and branches fell on homes in Ocala, Marion County.
Hurricane Helene: Disney, Universal close some parks, cancel some events ahead of storm
Will Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld, Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay close for tropical storm or hurricane? Here's the latest on Helene, theme park hours and operations, and whether they're open or closed.
Will Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld, Legoland Florida, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay close for tropical storm or hurricane? Here's the latest on Helene, theme park hours and operations, and whether they're open or closed.
Helene downgraded to tropical storm over Georgia
Helene weakened to a tropical storm as it moved farther inland over Georgia on Friday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Helene weakened to a tropical storm as it moved farther inland over Georgia on Friday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Watch: Drone video from inside Hurricane Helene
A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Helene: Extensive damage in Perry, Florida
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a dangerous, Category 4 storm late Thursday night. FOX 35 News is getting a first look at the extensive damage left behind.
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a dangerous, Category 4 storm late Thursday night. FOX 35 News is getting a first look at the extensive damage left behind.
WATCH: Amazing rescue of family with baby and dogs from rising floodwaters
Emergency crews in Atlanta rescued a family early Friday morning after their vehicle was swept off the road by swift floodwaters.
Emergency crews in Atlanta rescued a family early Friday morning after their vehicle was swept off the road by swift floodwaters.
Helene weakens to tropical storm over Georgia hours after Florida landfall as Cat. 4 storm: NHC
Helene weakened to a tropical storm as it moved farther inland over Georgia on Friday morning following landfall in Florida as a dangerous Cat. 4 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Helene weakened to a tropical storm as it moved farther inland over Georgia on Friday morning following landfall in Florida as a dangerous Cat. 4 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend region near Perry as powerful Cat 4 storm
Hurricane Helene made landfall as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene made landfall as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph.