Hurricane Helene: Hernando County updates & information
There is a mandatory evacuation in place for areas west of U.S. 19 beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
Pinellas County leaders anticipating 'life-threatening' storm surge from Helene
In Pinellas County, leaders are bracing for what they say could be unprecedented storm surge.
Hernando Beach residents prepare for Helene: 'Hope for the best'
Hernando County is expecting several feet of storm surge for Helene, and they have already announced mandatory evacuations for Zones A, B and C.
Gulfport boat owners impacted by Debby now preparing for Helene impacts
Debby’s destruction is still on display several weeks later in Gulfport. As vessel owners prepare for yet another storm, several overturned sailboats still remain, serving as a reminder of why it's so important for owners to secure their boats.
Helene getting stronger ahead of Florida landfall
FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg is tracking Helene, which is now a strong tropical storm and is expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday as a major hurricane.
Tropical Storm Helene gaining strength; Florida on alert
FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg is tracking the latest on Tropical Storm Helene, including potential impacts across the Tampa Bay area.
Helene to rapidly intensify over Gulf of Mexico, portions of Florida under hurricane warning
Portions of Florida are under a hurricane warning as Helene works its way toward the Sunshine State.
Tropical Storm Helene to intensify in the gulf
Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto on the 11 p.m. advisory on Tropical Storm Helene.
Tracking Helene as it heads for Florida
Tropical Storm Helene formed late Tuesday morning, with the National Hurricane Center expecting the storm to hit Florida, possibly as a major hurricane.
Power companies staged in Tampa Bay area ahead of Helene impacts
By Wednesday afternoon, power company staging areas, including parking lots at the Tropicana Field, will be full of hundreds of power company trucks from across the country.
Mandatory evacuation order issued for coastal areas of Hernando County
Hernando County emergency managers announced a mandatory evacuation order starting Wednesday morning for families living in coastal areas.
Citrus County preparing for worst storm threat in 100 years as Helene draws near
Citrus County is bracing for a potentially "grave" impact from what is expected to be Hurricane Helene.
Tropical Storm Helene tracking toward Florida landfall
FOX 13 chief meteorologist Paul Dellegatto has the latest on Tropical Storm Helene.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
TS Helene: Manatee County storm prep update
Manatee County officials provided an update on storm preps ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.
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Tropical Storm Helene: Pinellas County providing update on storm prep
Pinellas County Emergency Management provided an update on storm prep ahead of Tropical Storm Helene. Pinellas County issued a mandatory evacuation for long term health care facilities in Zone A.
Tropical Storm Helene forms; Florida on alert
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the very latest on Tropical Storm Helene.
Tropical Storm Helene: Hernando County storm prep update
Hernando County Emergency Management provided an update on storm preparations. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for areas west of US-19 beginning on Wednesday morning.
Timeline: Will Tropical Storm Helene strengthen and hit Florida?
Florida could get hit by a major hurricane by the end of this week as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine strengthens.