Hernando County officials warn of ‘catastrophic’ storm surge from Hurricane Helene: 'Get out now'
Coastal areas of Hernando County are under a hurricane warning as Helene approaches Florida, leading to mandatory evacuations for Zones A, B and C – everything west of U.S. 19.
Helene to bring 'catastrophic' winds, storm surge
Hurricane Helene is expected to start rapidly intensifying as it makes its approach to Florida. The storm is forecast to bring "catastrophic" winds and storm surge to the northeastern Gulf coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Helene to bring 'catastrophic' winds, storm surge
Hurricane Helene is expected to start rapidly intensifying as it makes its approach to Florida. The storm is forecast to bring "catastrophic" winds and storm surge to the northeastern Gulf coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Pasco officials urging residents to heed evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Helene
Families used their last full day before Hurricane Helene on Wednesday to prepare their homes, as storm surge became a big concern for those in Pasco County.
Lineworkers from across the country standing by for Hurricane Helene response: ‘All hands on deck’
Thousands of power crews from in and out of state are staged and ready to respond to outages caused by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Port Tampa Bay closes shipping channels, cruises impacted
Port Tampa Bay's shipping channels closed Wednesday evening ahead of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to bring impacts to the Tampa Bay area.
Is Publix open during Hurricane Helene?
Hurricane Helene is expected to be off the west coast of Florida on Thursday afternoon as a Category 4 storm and Publix says it is keeping a close eye on the weather and may be adjusting hours in areas that will likely be hit the hardest.
Tampa General Hospital protected by ‘AquaFence’ during Hurricane Helene: ‘We can’t evacuate’
As Hurricane Helene approaches, crews work fast to build a wall against the storm at Tampa General Hospital, which is right on the Hillsborough Bay.
Crystal River braces for storm surge from Hurricane Helene
The west coast of Crystal River is bracing for storm surge coming from Hurricane Helene. Residents and business owners spent Wednesday morning getting their valuables to safety, and then evacuating.
Coastal communities in Sarasota, Manatee counties prepare for Hurricane Helene
Residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County urging residents in mandatory evacuation zone to get out by Thursday morning
Officials in Pinellas County say residents in Zone A or in a mobile home anywhere in the county should be evacuated before Thursday morning. They’re in mandatory evacuation zones.
Mote Marine Aquarium prepares for Hurricane Helene
Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota has a plan to follow during every tropical system that comes our way.
Polk County providing mutual aid to North Florida after Hurricane Helene
Polk County is avoiding a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, but officials and homeowners are still preparing for tropical storm conditions.
Hurricane Helene gaining strength as it moves toward Florida
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene gaining strength as it moves toward Florida
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on Hurricane Helene.
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding
The large storm will bring widespread heavy rain, damaging wind and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast, including Atlanta and Asheville, North Carolina.
Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'
As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Helene: Here's what's closed in the Bay Area
As the Bay Area prepares for the impacts of what will likely become Hurricane Helene, some businesses are shutting down.
Hurricane Helene moves into Gulf as it heads toward Florida
FOX 13 meteorologists Jim Weber and Nash Rhodes are tracking Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees
As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.