Tracking Hurricane Helene and what it may bring Philly
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Hurricane Helene could make landfall as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane in the northern part of northwest Florida and then bring flooding rain to the Tennessee Valley.

Hurricane Helene unleashes fury on Mexico submerging Cancun resorts in torrential rain: 'Beach gone'

As the Category 1 hurricane formed Wednesday morning, it unleashed its fury in the Caribbean as its destructive eye is now set on the Florida coast with a life-threatening landfall expected on Thursday. The NHC said that the storm would bring "life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rains" as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Helene: Charlotte Motor Speedway to welcome evacuees

As Hurricane Helene approaches the U.S., the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina has opened its campgrounds to evacuees seeking shelter from the storm.

Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida

Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.

Tracking Tropical Storm Helene
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr takes a look at how the potential Hurricane Helene will affect the Philadelphia area.

Tropical Storm Helene: How it could impact Philadelphia area

Tropical Storm Helene is expected to make landfall this week as a hurricane. FOX 29's Weather Authority is tracking the storm to see how it could impact the Philadelphia area.

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. 

Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

The Central American Gyre: What to know as hurricane season continues

Learn how the Central American Gyre, a broad low-pressure system, can influence tropical storm formation and impact hurricane season. Stay informed about its potential effects on the Gulf and Caribbean.

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana

Hurricane Francine barreled into southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a category 2 storm, making landfall with destructive 100 mph winds and dangerous storm surge along the Bayou state's coastline.

Francine strengthens into hurricane as Texas, Louisiana rush preparations

Hurricane Francine has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.

Dramatic video shows North Carolina beach house wash away

Onlookers can be heard screaming and repeating, "Oh my god!" as the whole house drifts into the Atlantic Ocean.

Ernesto makes landfall: See the impacts it will have on the East Coast

Beaches from Florida to Maine are expecting an increase in rip currents and surf that could make ocean ventures dangerous through the weekend.

Hurricane Ernesto churns up dangerous rip currents at Jersey shore
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The surf along the Jersey shore will be too dangerous to enter in as Hurricane Ernesto passes hundreds of miles offshore, but stirring up rip currents in its wake.

Tips to stay safe in dangerous rip currents
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Hurricane Ernesto is hundreds of miles offshore, but expected to kick up dangerous rip currents throughout the weekend. Here are tips to stay safe while enjoying a weekend at the beach.