Hurricane Helen is approaching Florida: when will it hit and how to prepare?
26 september 2024 в 23:13
What was originally a tropical cyclone has now officially become Hurricane Helen — and it is moving forward. The storm is expected to have the greatest impact on the west coast of Florida. So when is the storm expected to make landfall, and at what time will it hit? While Florida residents prepare for the worst, many are seeking resources such as evacuation zones and storm updates.
According to NBC News, Hurricane Helen is expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26. The wind began to intensify rapidly on Wednesday, September 25, and rain began to devastate the entire southeastern United States. On September 26, the storm intensified, moving the hurricane from category 2 to category 3.
According to forecasts, Helen is officially expected to hit Florida in the evening hours of September 26. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed the time when the hurricane will make landfall in a tweet.
«Hurricane Helen is expected to make landfall tonight in the Big Bend, but dangerous conditions will be present throughout the state — even outside the forecast cone», - he wrote. «To stay safe from dangers such as debris, damaged power lines, and standing water, do not attempt to do any work in the dark tonight. State and local emergency management services are ready to help the elderly and others in need of debris cleanup after the storm passes».
Most Florida residents received a tornado warning on September 26. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado warning means that «Tornadoes are possible within the warning area», - and the NWS recommends that everyone who receives the warning «review and discuss their emergency plans, check their supplies, and check their shelter. Be prepared to act quickly if a warning is issued or if you suspect a tornado is approaching».
Among the counties that received a tornado warning were Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardy, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.
Storm watchers can find hurricane trackers on several websites and platforms, including The Weather Channel. Evacuation orders have already been issued for several counties, including Tampa, Pinellas, Manatee, and several others
According to NBC News, Hurricane Helen is expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26. The wind began to intensify rapidly on Wednesday, September 25, and rain began to devastate the entire southeastern United States. On September 26, the storm intensified, moving the hurricane from category 2 to category 3.
According to forecasts, Helen is officially expected to hit Florida in the evening hours of September 26. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed the time when the hurricane will make landfall in a tweet.
«Hurricane Helen is expected to make landfall tonight in the Big Bend, but dangerous conditions will be present throughout the state — even outside the forecast cone», - he wrote. «To stay safe from dangers such as debris, damaged power lines, and standing water, do not attempt to do any work in the dark tonight. State and local emergency management services are ready to help the elderly and others in need of debris cleanup after the storm passes».
Most Florida residents received a tornado warning on September 26. According to the National Weather Service, a tornado warning means that «Tornadoes are possible within the warning area», - and the NWS recommends that everyone who receives the warning «review and discuss their emergency plans, check their supplies, and check their shelter. Be prepared to act quickly if a warning is issued or if you suspect a tornado is approaching».
Among the counties that received a tornado warning were Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardy, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota.
Storm watchers can find hurricane trackers on several websites and platforms, including The Weather Channel. Evacuation orders have already been issued for several counties, including Tampa, Pinellas, Manatee, and several others
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