Helene is now a Cat 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds. It is forecast to reach Cat 3 strength before landfall.
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Tropical Storm formed in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Helene is forecast to strengthen into a category 4 storm before landfall this week.
Gulf system shows some strengthening potential
Potential Tropical Cyclone Six formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico. Two other areas in the tropical Atlantic show promise to develop.
State of emergency declared
54 out of 67 counties are now under a state of emergency.
2023 hurricane season ranks 4th for most-named storms
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season ranked fourth for the most-named storms.
Three tropical storms, new area to watch
The Atlantic Ocean remains active with three tropical storms and a new tropical wave about to emerge this week.
Five systems in Atlantic with one on the way
September starts off with an active Atlantic as five systems move across the ocean with a sixth forecast to appear.
Disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins today
The second part of Florida's disaster preparedness sales tax holiday runs from Aug. 26 through Sept. 8.
First hurricane of the season forms
The first hurricane of the season formed today.
Tropical Storm Danielle forms
Tropical Storm Danielle formed today in the Atlantic, the first named storm of the season since July 3.