Pinellas County residents are urged to begin sheltering in place immediately as Hurricane Helene approaches. The Category 4 storm is expected to bring significant storm surge flooding, tropical storm force winds,

They’re predicting three to six inches of rain, 60 mph winds and think the higher surge and higher tides will stick around for 24 to 36 hours. Cathie Perkins, the director of Pinellas County Emergency Management, said if you flooded during Idalia or Eta, you’re probably going to flood again during Helene.

Pinellas County issued a mandatory evacuation for long term health care facilities in Zone A. This includes hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, 26 facilities total. Pinellas County will also begin evacuating registrants with special needs at 9 a.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday. It is anticipated to bring tropical storm force winds and life-threatening storm surge flooding of 5-8 feet and flash flooding to the Pinellas County area.

Pinellas County is officially under a local state of emergency after county leaders met for an emergency meeting Tuesday morning.

Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before landfall, bringing moderate wind and heavy rain to Bay County.

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