{"id":107252,"date":"2024-09-26T15:51:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=107252"},"modified":"2024-09-26T15:51:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:51:29","slug":"hurricane-helene-to-strike-floridas-big-bend-as-catastrophic-category-4-hurricane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=107252","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Helene to strike Florida&#8217;s Big Bend as catastrophic Category 4 hurricane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">Hurricane Helene is continuing to gain strength as it spins across the Gulf of Mexico and remains on track to make a potentially deadly landfall in Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><strong>TAMPA, Fla. <\/strong>\u2013 Hurricane <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/helene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helene<\/a> continues to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/what-is-hurricane-rapid-intensification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intensify<\/a> in the Gulf of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, where it\u2019s now expected to become a Category 4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/hurricanes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hurricane<\/a> ahead of an anticipated landfall along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida<\/a> Gulf Coast on Thursday, bringing a catastrophic storm surge up to 20 feet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Nearly the entire state of Florida is under some sort of tropical weather alert, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/hurricane-tropical-storm-watch-vs-warning-why-its-important-to-know-the-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tropical Storm Warnings<\/a> extending hundreds of miles to the north into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/georgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia<\/a> and the Carolinas, including cities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/georgia\/atlanta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlanta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/helene-map-tracker-cone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TRACKING HURRICANE HELENE: LIVE FORECAST CONE, SPAGHETTI MODELS, ALERTS, WIND PROJECTIONS AND MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The National Hurricane Center (NHC) says that because of Hurricane Helene\u2019s massive size, there is a danger of life-threatening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/what-is-storm-surge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">storm surge<\/a> along the entire west coast of the Florida Peninsula, as well as Florida\u2019s Big Bend region.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;A catastrophic and deadly storm surge is likely along portions of the Florida Big Bend coast, where inundation could reach as high as 20 feet above ground level, along with destructive waves,&#8221; the NHC said. &#8220;There is also a danger of life-threatening storm surge along the remainder of the west coast of the Florida Peninsula.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/Digital_Radar.gif\"\/><figcaption>A three-hour radar loop showing where showers and thunderstorms are ongoing. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are indicated in yellow. Tornado Warnings are indicated in red, while Tornado Warnings with a confirmed tornado are indicated in purple. Flash Flood Warnings are indicated in green, while Flash Flood Emergencies are indicated in pink.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The Big Bend coast is expected to experience the highest inundation, with as much as 20 feet of storm surge from Carrabelle to Chassahowitzka. Residents are being urged to leave the coast for safety if authorities tell them to.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/florida\/tampa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tampa<\/a> Bay could see 5-8 feet of storm surge inundation under current forecasts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridadisaster.org\/evacuation-orders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mandatory evacuations have already been issued<\/a> for numerous counties in Florida, including Hillsborough County, which is where Tampa is located. A flood barricade was completed around Tampa General on Wednesday to protect the hospital from a significant storm surge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">Tampa General Hospital is preparing for Hurricane Helene&#8217;s arrival by installing a flood barrier wall outside its hospital. Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida by Thursday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order on Tuesday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/florida-panhandle-gulf-coast-prepare-for-helene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declaring a state of emergency for 61 of the state\u2019s 67 counties<\/a> to help agencies prepare for the incoming storm.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, more than 500 residents were in shelters as of Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/how-to-watch-fox-weather-on-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Preparations are also being made along the I-4 Corridor. Florida&#8217;s theme parks, including Disney World and Universal Orlando, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/disney-world-universal-orlando-changes-hurricane-helene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have announced some closures ahead of landfall.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\">Where is Hurricane Helene?<\/h2>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/AL09_Stats.gif?d\"\/><figcaption>Current stats and satellite for Hurricane Helene.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>DOWNLOAD THE FREE FOX WEATHER APP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\"><strong>What is the forecast track for Hurricane Helene?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/AL09_Cone.png?s\"\/><figcaption>Forecast cone for Hurricane Helene.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">As the hurricane picks up forward speed, it&#8217;s also gaining strength.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Hurricane Helene currently has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, and additional strengthening is expected before landfall. Hurricane-force winds extend outward about 35 miles from the center of Helene, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward about 345 miles from the center.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">That&#8217;s roughly the distance between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/new-york\/new-york-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York City<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/pennsylvania\/pittsburgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pittsburg<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/california\/los-angeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/california\/san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Francisco<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The NHC says Helene is expected to become a major hurricane, defined as winds of at least 115 mph, as it moves toward the northeastern Gulf Coast on Thursday. The current 130-mph peak intensity forecast would rate the storm a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/hurricane-cyclone-category-four-explainer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Category 4 hurricane<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/saffir-simpson-hurricane-wind-scale-hurricane-ratings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saffir-Simpson Scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">After landfall, Helene is forecast to slow down and turn northwest, moving over the Southeast through Friday and Saturday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/where-does-helene-go-after-hitting-florida-southeast-mid-atlantic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This will bring widespread heavy rain<\/a>, damaging wind, and possible tornadoes to cities in the Southeast. Governors in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina have declared states of emergency ahead of the worst impacts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, joined FOX Weather to talk about how the agency has been working with officials to preposition resources throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Helene. She also touched on FEMA&#8217;s partnership with the NFL and how stadiums could be prepared to help disaster victims. Sept. 25, 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">FEMA has been pre-positioning resources across Helene\u2019s impact area as the system tracks toward the U.S.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;It\u2019s not just Florida, this is going to be a multi-state event,&#8221; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said. &#8220;We\u2019re also sending resources into Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina because they are going to get significant rainfall in a place that is susceptible to flash flooding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\"><strong>Where are watches and warnings in effect for Hurricane Helene?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/AL09_Alerts_FL.png?d\"\/><figcaption>Current tropical alerts for Hurricane Helene.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">A Hurricane Warning has been issued from Anclote River to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/florida\/mexico-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico Beach<\/a>, Florida, where damaging hurricane-force winds are expected to begin later Thursday. The NHC is urging those in the warning areas to complete any preparations by early Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/hurricane-tropical-storm-watch-vs-warning-why-its-important-to-know-the-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tropical Storm Warnings<\/a> are in effect for all of the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas, as well as the entire Florida west coast from Flamingo to Anclote River, including Tampa Bay. The Tropical Storm Warnings are also in effect west of Mexico Beach to the Okaloosa\/Walton County line, and the east coast of Florida from Flamingo northward to the South Santee River.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for Mexico Beach on Florida&#8217;s Panhandle to Charlotte Habor in Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/what-to-do-when-hurricane-or-tropical-storm-watches-and-warnings-are-issued-for-your-town\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WHAT TO DO WHEN HURRICANE OR TROPICAL STORM WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE ISSUED FOR YOUR TOWN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\"><strong>What is the Storm Surge Forecast for Hurricane Helene?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image featured-image-gallery\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"slides\">\n<ul class=\"slide-container\"><input id=\"img-1\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\" checked=\"checked\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/gettyimages-2173541342-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/gettyimages-2173541342-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/gettyimages-2173541342-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/gettyimages-2173541342-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173541342-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/gettyimages-2173541342-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173541342-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 25: Kyley Weems bags sand in preparation for possible flooding on September 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. Forecasts predict Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen to a hurricane, making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-2\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 25: \u00a0Kyley Weems bags sand in preparation for possible flooding on September 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. Forecasts predict Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen to a hurricane, making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)<br \/>\n        <span>(\u00a0)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-2\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/gettyimages-2173541362-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/gettyimages-2173541362-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/gettyimages-2173541362-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/gettyimages-2173541362-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173541362-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/gettyimages-2173541362-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173541362-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 25: Kyley Weems, right, and Jordan Rochester carry bagged sand in preparation for possible flooding on September 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. Forecasts predict Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen to a hurricane, making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-1\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-3\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 25: \u00a0Kyley Weems, right, and Jordan Rochester carry bagged sand in preparation for possible flooding on September 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. Forecasts predict Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen to a hurricane, making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)<br \/>\n        <span>(\u00a0)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-3\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/gettyimages-2173541193-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/gettyimages-2173541193-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/gettyimages-2173541193-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/gettyimages-2173541193-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173541193-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/gettyimages-2173541193-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173541193-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jordan Rochester, right, and Kyley Weems bag sand in preparation for possible flooding on September 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. Forecasts predict Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen to a hurricane, making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-2\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-4\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 25: Jordan Rochester, right, and Kyley Weems bag sand in preparation for possible flooding on September 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. Forecasts predict Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen to a hurricane, making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)<br \/>\n        <span>(\u00a0)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-4\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/gettyimages-2173541238-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/gettyimages-2173541238-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/gettyimages-2173541238-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/gettyimages-2173541238-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173541238-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/gettyimages-2173541238-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173541238-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 25: People bag sand in preparation for possible flooding on September 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. Forecasts predict Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen to a hurricane, making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-3\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-5\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 25: People bag sand in preparation for possible flooding on September 25, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. Forecasts predict Tropical Storm Helene will strengthen to a hurricane, making landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday. (Photo by Sean Rayford\/Getty Images)<br \/>\n        <span>(\u00a0)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-5\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/fl-empty-shelves-a-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/fl-empty-shelves-a-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/fl-empty-shelves-a-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/fl-empty-shelves-a-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/fl-empty-shelves-a-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/fl-empty-shelves-a-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/fl-empty-shelves-a-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"This image shows empty shelves at a Winn-Dixie in St. Petersburg, Florida, ahead of Helene.\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-4\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-6\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        This image shows empty shelves at a Winn-Dixie in St. Petersburg, Florida, ahead of Helene.<br \/>\n        <span>(Michael Estime)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-6\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/fl-empty-shelves-b-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/fl-empty-shelves-b-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/fl-empty-shelves-b-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/fl-empty-shelves-b-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/fl-empty-shelves-b-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/fl-empty-shelves-b-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/fl-empty-shelves-b-09252024.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"This image shows empty shelves at a Winn-Dixie in St. Petersburg, Florida, ahead of Helene.\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-5\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-7\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        This image shows empty shelves at a Winn-Dixie in St. Petersburg, Florida, ahead of Helene.<br \/>\n        <span>(Michael Estime)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-7\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/video-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/video-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/video-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/video-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/video-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/video-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/video-2.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"This photo shows utility crews staging in Florida ahead of Helene.\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-6\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-8\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        This photo shows utility crews staging in Florida ahead of Helene.<br \/>\n        <span>(\u00a0)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-8\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/video-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/video-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/video-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/video-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/video-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/video-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/video-1.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"This photo shows utility crews staging in Florida ahead of Helene.\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-7\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-9\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        This photo shows utility crews staging in Florida ahead of Helene.<br \/>\n        <span>(\u00a0)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-9\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/f53bb730-video.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/f53bb730-video.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/f53bb730-video.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/f53bb730-video.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/f53bb730-video.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/f53bb730-video.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/f53bb730-video.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"This photo shows utility crews staging in Florida ahead of Helene.\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-8\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-10\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        This photo shows utility crews staging in Florida ahead of Helene.<br \/>\n        <span>(\u00a0)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-10\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/gettyimages-2173561106.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/gettyimages-2173561106.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/gettyimages-2173561106.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/gettyimages-2173561106.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173561106.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/gettyimages-2173561106.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173561106.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene fall over Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, on September 24, 2024.\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-9\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><label for=\"img-11\" class=\"next\">next<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene fall over Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, on September 24, 2024.<br \/>\n        <span>(ELIZABETH RUIZ\/AFP)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><input id=\"img-11\" type=\"radio\" name=\"radio-btn\"\/> <\/p>\n<li class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"container\"><picture class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/288\/162\/gettyimages-2173561255.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/576\/324\/gettyimages-2173561255.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720\/405\/gettyimages-2173561255.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440\/810\/gettyimages-2173561255.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173561255.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1336\/752\/gettyimages-2173561255.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/668\/376\/gettyimages-2173561255.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene fall over Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, on September 24, 2024.\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<p><label for=\"img-10\" class=\"prev\">prev<\/label><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n        Heavy rains from Hurricane Helene fall over Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, on September 24, 2024.<br \/>\n        <span>(ELIZABETH RUIZ\/AFP)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Helene is expected to be a large hurricane in size \u2013 perhaps ranking among the 90% percentile among typical hurricanes in the area, according to the NHC.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">With the large storm size and track, life-threatening storm surge is possible. Water could reach up to 20 feet above dry level if the surge comes in at high tide from Carrabelle to Chassahowitzka, and between 8 and 12 feet from Chassahowitzka to the Anclote River.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/difference-between-tropical-depression-tropical-storm-hurricane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WHAT&#8217;S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TROPICAL DEPRESSION, TROPICAL STORM AND HURRICANE?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/AL09_StormSurge_Forecast.png\"\/><figcaption>A look at the storm surge forecast for Hurricane Helene.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Tampa Bay could see water levels rise 5-8 feet, while Charlotte Harbor could see a storm surge of 3-5 feet.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Storm surge of varying heights is expected all along the entire west coast of Florida, with higher levels expected the closer you get to Helene&#8217;s eventual landfall location.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There is increasing confidence of Catastrophic and\/or potentially Unsurvivable <a href=\"https:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/glossary.php?word=storm%20surge\"><u>storm surge<\/u><\/a> for Apalachee Bay,&#8221; the National Weather Service in Tallahassee said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel is in Keaton Beach, Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene showing what a 12-18 foot storm surge could look like along the Big Bend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Torrential rain from Helene will bring &#8220;considerable&#8221; flash and urban <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/flood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flooding<\/a> across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/southeast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southeast<\/a>, according to the NHC, with totals of 4-8 inches and isolated amounts around 12 inches. Significant river flooding is also a risk.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">So big storms are able to carry their momentum, carry their power further inland,&#8221; Jamie Rhome, Deputy Director of the National Hurricane Center told FOX Weather. &#8220;And so what we\u2019re going to see is the impacts are going to go much further inland than people are used to seeing.<\/p>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/AL09_Gulf_Rain_QPF.png\"\/><figcaption>The rainfall forecast for the Southeast through Friday.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/tracking-hurricane-helene-florida-southeast\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurricane Helene is continuing to gain strength as it spins across the Gulf of Mexico and remains on track to make a potentially deadly landfall in Florida. 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