Helene is upgraded to Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida

Hurricane Helene forecast for Western NC: 'Catastrophic, life-threatening' flooding possible

Though rainfall measurements are up to 8 inches in some areas already, Helene hasn't even hit WNC as of Thursday morning.

Monroe County Prepares For Worst As Hurricane Helene Prompts Emergency Shelter Openings

Monroe County is preparing for the potential impacts of Hurricane Helene, which has been classified as an unprecedented event by the National Weather Service due to increased rainfall projections. In response, the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency has activated three emergency shelters to assist residents, particularly those living near waterways who may be more vulnerable to flooding. The three shelters will open starting at 4 p.m. on T…

Helene strengthens to Category 2 as it heads to Florida

CARIBBEAN SEA (The Weather Channel) — H​urricane Helene has intensified into a Category 2 as it heads for a potentially catastrophic Florida landfall tonight with possible record storm surge, destructive winds and flooding rainfall. The fast-moving pace of Helene means…

Hurricane Helene Intensifies On Path to FL: Latest On Timing, Impacts

Hurricane Helene Intensifies On Path to FL: Latest On Timing, Impacts - Tampa, FL - FL's Big Bend, Panhandle areas expected to see a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, which could become a Category 4 storm, forecasters said.

Florida braces for powerful Helene

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that “time is running out” for Gulf Coast residents, particularly in North Florida’s Big Bend region, to finalize preparations as powerful Hurricane Helene is poised to slam into the state Thursday. Models indicate Helene will make landfall Thursday night as a major hurricane in the Big Bend region, which continues to recover from Hurricane Debby in early August and Hurricane Idalia in August 2023. …

Hurricane Helene strengthens on course for western Florida

'Catastrophic' storm surge, winds predicted