Storm forecast to hit Florida as powerful Hurricane Helene. Where is the Big Bend?
The Big Bend area buffers the coastline from Florida's capital city, Tallahassee, which is a little more than 20 miles from the Gulf Coast.
Major hurricane landfall anticipated in Florida's Big Bend
Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded his state of emergency declaration from 41 to 61 counties as Florida braces for a major hurricane landfall. The two-term Republican governor said he expanded the declaration,
Tropical Storm Helene forms in Western Caribbean, forecast to become major Hurricane near Florida’s Big Bend
Helene becomes the 8th named storm of the 2024 hurricane season, with forecasts indicating it will reach “major” category 3 status over the Eastern Gulf of Mexico by Thursday. It is expected to make landfall along the Big Bend of Florida Thursday night.
See a list of evacuation notices in the Big Bend ahead of Tropical Storm Helene
The mandatory evacuation is for all barrier islands, including St. George Island, Dog Island, Bald Point, and Alligator Point. The mandatory evacuation applies to low-lying and flood-prone areas, especially along the coast and rivers, mobile homes, and RV parks, according to Franklin County Emergency Management.
Helene is making its way toward the Big Bend now as a tropical storm
The governor says forecasters are calling for a major hurricane. But he says just how strong the storm gets could be determined by the path it takes.
Strong hurricane could impact Florida's Big Bend region this week
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How Gulf Coast storm could become Cat 3 Hurricane Helene – and hit Florida hard
A state of emergency has been declared for Florida's Panhandle and Big Bend ahead of potentially devastating storm surge, high winds and heavy rain.
Helene forms, and is forecast to wallop Florida as Category 3 hurricane
Helene officially developed into a named storm Tuesday and is expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane this week.
Indiana in crosshairs of Tropical Storm Helene after becoming a hurricane. See the forecast
The latest weather forecast might be a mixed blessing for Hoosiers after possibly one of the driest Septembers on record.
Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean, expected to become a hurricane and move toward U.S.
Tropical Storm Helene has formed in the Caribbean Sea, and forecasters say it will strengthen into a major hurricane.
A major hurricane could strike Florida late this week. What to know.
In addition to inhabitants of the Big Bend and Panhandle areas, residents from Fort Myers, Fla., to Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss., should remain on alert
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