Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?
When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.
Taylor County residents who choose to ride out Helene told to write name, information on arm
As Hurricane Helene bears down on the Big Bend of Florida, one county has a message for residents who are choosing to ride out the storm.
Florida residents who choose to ride out Helene told to write name, information on arm. Here are the details
As Hurricane Helene bears down on the Big Bend of Florida, one county has a message for residents who are choosing to ride out the storm.
WATCH LIVE AT 4 P.M.: Seminole County to provide update ahead of Helene
Water levels are high and concerning in Seminole County as residents wait to see what Hurricane Helene brings. The St. Johns River near Lake Monroe is already inches below the action stage from the summer storms a few weeks ago.
Hurricane Helene is unusual — but it's not an example of the Fujiwhara Effect
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida’s northwestern coast and then continue on to torment parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee with heavy rain, flash floods and gusty winds.
No, the eye of Helene did not move drastically east. Hurricane still targeting Big Bend of Florida
Hurricane officials take to social media to say that Helene is not making a big move east.
Amid Helene, this Central Florida county is closing beach parking and discouraging anyone from getting in the ocean
Volusia County’s message for anyone looking to visit coastal parks, drive on the beach and jump in the water during Hurricane Helene? Don’t.
Florida Gov. DeSantis warns time is ‘running out quickly’ for Hurricane Helene preparations
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned time is “running out quickly” for people to prepare for large, life-threatening Hurricane Helene, which was already a Category 2 storm Thursday morning as it raced toward making landfall on North Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Rosen Hotels & Resorts in Orlando offers discounted rates for Helene evacuees
Floridians who evacuated due to Hurricane Helene will be able to stay at Rosen Hotels & Resorts at a discounted rate.
WATCH: Waves from Helene slam Southernmost Point Buoy despite storm’s distance from Florida
Hurricane Helene sent waves crashing into Key West’s Southernmost Point Buoy early Thursday while the storm itself was still hundreds of miles away.
TRACK HURRICANE HELENE: ‘Extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm spins toward Florida
Hurricane Helene became a Category 4 storm Thursday evening with winds of 130 mph ahead of landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Storm surge concerns for Florida ahead of Helene. Here’s what storm surge is and why it’s dangerous
Hurricane Helene has been approaching Florida’s Gulf Coast while it continues to strengthen, prompting coastal communities to brace for impact.
Helene strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida's Gulf Coast
Tropical storm force winds are battering Florida's northwestern coast with Hurricane Helene close to making landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm.
Are you in a Florida evac zone? Here’s how to check ahead of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is expected to arrive as a Category 4 storm in Florida on Thursday, bringing tons of heavy wind and rain to the Sunshine State.
Residents prepare for Hurricane Helene in Edgewater neighborhood
Residents in the Florida Shores neighborhood of Edgewater spent Wednesday preparing for Hurricane Helene, hoping there isn’t too much flooding.
These Florida Publix stores are shutting down ahead of Hurricane Helene
With Hurricane Helene expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, Publix has announced that stores in Helene’s expected path are set to close early ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Astor residents prepare for potential flooding ahead of Hurricane Helene
Concerns about flooding are increasing for people who live in Astor as some streets are already filled with water ahead of a potential impact from Hurricane Helene.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Florida Big Bend businesses board up ahead of Hurricane Helene’s arrival
Business owners in downtown Perry are boarding up their windows and putting sandbags outside as Hurricane Helene heads toward the Big Bend region of Florida.
Sumter County prepares for Hurricane Helene
Sumter County Chairman Craig Estep wants to make sure people in The Villages, Wildwood and all parts of the county have supplies in case they lose power or have other problems due to Hurricane Helene.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Emergency shelters opening ahead of Helene
Central Florida counties are opening shelters across the state ahead of Hurricane Helene. Prepare for the storm by knowing the local shelters in your area.
Central Florida coastal counties prepare for storm surge impacts from Hurricane Helene
Although Helene is tracking along Florida's Gulf Coast, Central Florida's East Coast could still see some big impacts as far as wind, storm surges and potential erosion.
Tropical Weather Latest: Fast-moving Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major storm upon landfall
Helene has strengthened into a hurricane with forecasters warning that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.
Tropical Weather Latest: Helene strengthens into hurricane as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico
Helene has strengthened into a hurricane with forecasters warning that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here’s what to expect in Central Florida with Helene
While Helene is not directly heading toward Central Florida, the storm’s outer bands will reach the area as early as Wednesday evening, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
Forecasters are warning that Hurricane Helene will intensify into a major storm before striking Florida and further inland as it heads northward across the Gulf of Mexico.
Disney, Universal, more: These Central Florida attractions are closing due to Helene
Here is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.
Watches, warnings issued in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before reaching Florida’s Big Bend region.
Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico
Forecasters have issued hurricane watches for parts of Cuba and Mexico as a cluster of storms located south of the Cayman Islands could strengthen in upcoming days as it moves north toward the U.S. The National Hurricane Center says the disturbance may become Hurricane Helene on Wednesday as it approaches the Gulf Coast.
Extremely Dangerous Category 4 Helene Heading Towards The Florida Big Bend
At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Helene was located near latitude 27.9 North, longitude 84.6 West. Helene is moving toward the north-northeast near 23 mph (37 km/h). A continued fast...