TS Helene: Manatee County storm prep update
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Manatee County officials provided an update on storm preps ahead of Tropical Storm Helene.

Tropical Storm Helene: Pinellas County providing update on storm prep
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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: Hernando County storm prep update
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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.

Mapped: Where Florida’s Gulf Coast is susceptible to Helene storm surge

Given Florida’s distinctive coastline, its topography makes it particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding during hurricanes and other significant storm systems. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis warns of ‘significant’ impacts from Helene in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging Floridians to be prepared for strong storm impacts from Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to hit Florida as a hurricane this week.

TS Helene: Tampa Mayor provides update
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and other city leaders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to discuss storm preps ahead of what is expected to become Hurricane Helene. A hurricane watch and a storm surge watch are in effect for portions of the Tampa Bay area.

State of Emergency declared for several Bay Area counties

Hernando County is under a state of emergency ahead of possible impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. 

Hurricane and storm surge watches for parts of Bay Area
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FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg has the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, which is expected to become Helene on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center has issued hurricane and storm surge watches for portions of the Tampa Bay area, with the strongest impacts expected to be felt Thursday.

Watches extended for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
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A hurricane watch and storm surge watch are now in effect for portions of the Tampa Bay area with Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to become Helene. The storm could be a major hurricane by landfall.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to intensify
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to become Helene on Tuesday as the system starts to intensify as it inches closer to Florida.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to become Helene as it gets closer to Florida

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is expected to intensify into a hurricane before it approaches the northeastern Gulf Coast on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says. 

Pinellas County man becomes pro at helping others harden their homes ahead of big storms

Jeff Fuller has figured out a way to seal his waterfront home up tight, staying dry through feet of flooding last year. Now, he travels to neighborhoods across the Tampa Bay area helping people make quick fixes to harden their homes before big storms. 

Ruskin residents impacted by Debby concerned over flooding from tropical system

Flooding is a major concern for people up and down the coast after heavy rainfall a few weeks ago and Hurricane Debby. Neighbors in the Ruskin area of Hillsborough County are still cleaning up from the storm. 

Latest update on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
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Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto gives the latest update on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.