Florida, Helene and Hurricane
Hurricane tracker: Helene reaches hurricane strength as Florida declares state of emergency and starts evacuations
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday as forecasters warned it could become a major Category 3 storm before it makes landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast late Thursday. The storm is expected to bring "life-threatening storm surge,
State of emergency in Florida: What it means for you as Hurricane Helene approaches
As Florida braces for Helene, find out how the state of emergency impacts everything from prescription refills to insurance claims.
Nearly all of Florida under state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean Sea
Hurricane Watches have been issued for parts of Florida, including Tampa, as the U.S. Gulf Coast prepares for significant impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which will likely become
61 Florida counties now included in state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
A day after Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 41 counties, he added 20 more on Tuesday, warning nearly the entire state to prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. The National Hurricane Center upgraded Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine to tropical storm status at 11 a.
61 Florida counties under state of emergency due to threat of Helene
Florida counties, including Okeechobee County in our viewing area, are now under a state of emergency because of the threat of what's expected to become Hurricane Helene over the next couple days.
Tropical storm tracker: Helene strengthens as hurricane warnings cover parts of Florida and Mexico
Tropical Storm Helene was rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and expected to become a hurricane Wednesday while moving north along Mexico's coast toward the U.S., prompting residents to evacuate,
State of emergency in Florida as Helene preps ramp up
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 61 counties in Florida ahead of Helene, which is expected to make landfall in the Sunshine State on Sept. 26 as a major hurricane.
Biden OKs Florida's emergency declaration as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens
Tropical Storm Helene continues to organize over the northwestern Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Biden approves Florida Emergency Declaration for Helene
FEMA said Wednesday that protective measures limited to direct federal assistance are eligible for Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Marion and Union counties.
Biden approves Florida emergency declaration ahead of Helene’s landfall
Two days before what is now Tropical Storm Helene is due to make landfall in Florida, President Joe Biden has declared an emergency in the state and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal,
President Biden approves federal emergency declaration in Florida ahead of Helene
President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Florida, which is bracing for Tropical Storm Helene.
Hurricane Helene tracker: Models show path toward Florida panhandle, leading to state of emergency and evacuations
Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday as forecasters warned it could become a major Category 3 storm before it ...
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Florida on Full Alert, Hurricane Watch Covers 61 Counties as Desantis Declares Sweeping State of Emergency
Florida expands its state of emergency to 61 counties in preparation for an incoming storm that could become a hurricane.
Florida girds for arrival of Helene as powerful hurricane
Thousands of residents on Wednesday began evacuating parts of coastal Florida as the US state braces for Hurricane Helene, ...
Helene reaches hurricane status ahead of landfall in Florida: Live updates
The highest landfall probability is somewhere along the eastern part of the Florida Panhandle late Thursday evening, ...
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Leon is among 41 Florida counties under a state of emergency
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for more than half of the state. A system moving toward the Gulf of ...
Storm surge is the greatest threat posed by Helene in Sarasota and Manatee counties
Hurricane Helene's winds are in the top tier for storms. It may also may pose a greater storm surge threat than Hurricane ...
Hurricane Helene expected to nibble at Brevard County dunes
Hurricane Helene could cause some erosion to Brevard County beaches, but local officials say there's plenty of sand to spare.
Helene forecast to rapidly intensify and hit Florida as a major hurricane
An area of thunderstorms in the Caribbean is expected to develop into Hurricane Helene and rapidly intensify over the exceptionally warm Gulf of Mexico before slamming into the United States’ Gulf ...