A new storm -- which will strengthen into Hurricane Helene -- is taking aim at Florida, where it's forecast to make landfall along the Big Bend area as a hurricane on Thursday. Latest Developments Sep 24,

The path of Hurricane Helene has shifted slightly as the major storm draws closer to Florida, forecasters have said. The rapidly intensifying storm is expected to hit Florida on Thursday evening, with its path now shifting slightly to the west.

Tropical Storm Helene gained strength Wednesday forecast to become a hurricane later in the day as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico where the National Hurricane Center said it will intensify into