Florida, Helene and Big Bend
Entire Florida coast under warnings for Tropical Storm Helene; landfall forecast in Big Bend region
The entire coast of Florida is under various warnings from Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to intensify rapidly into a hurricane and grow in size as it moves north along the state’s Gulf coast during the day Wednesday.
Helene updates: Florida Big Bend braces for a hurricane, storm surge without precedent
"Helene stands toe-to-toe with any of the threats that Florida has faced over the past ten years or indeed really over hurricane history."
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Live updates: Helene now a Category 1 hurricane; likely a major hurricane at Florida landfall
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,
Florida’s Big Bend prepares for likely direct hit as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens
Forecasters say they expect Tropical Storm Helene in the Caribbean Sea to strengthen rapidly and become a hurricane as it moves north across the Gulf of Mexico toward the United States.
Storm forecast to hit Florida as powerful Hurricane Helene. Where is the Big Bend?
The Big Bend area buffers the coastline from Florida's capital city, Tallahassee, which is a little more than 20 miles from the Gulf Coast.
When does hurricane season end in Florida? How Helene could affect Big Bend ahead of landfall
Helene, 8th named storm of 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to make landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, impacting Big Bend area.
Big Bend braces for Helene, South Florida sees fringe effects
Weather will continue to deteriorate across South Florida throughout today as Helene continues to strengthen and move northward.
Florida's Big Bend region braces for another hurricane
Helene could become the second hurricane to make landfall over Florida's Big Bend region this year. Jason Allen takes a look at how the state and local residents are preparing for the storm.
Storm surge will potentially be 10-15 feet in Florida's Big Bend
The biggest threats for South Florida remain tropical-storm-force winds, heavy rainfall with possible flooding and isolated tornadoes.
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FSU football planning for travel impacts as Hurricane Helene approaches the Big Bend
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Will there be school closures in South Florida due to Hurricane Helene? Districts are watching the weather
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Duval, Nassau, Clay schools closing ahead of Helene's Florida landfall
Several school districts across Northeast Florida will close as projected-Hurricane Helene nears Florida lanfall. Here's an ...