Live updates: Hurricane Helene forecast to hit Florida as Category 4 storm

Helene strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday and is expected to strengthen further – potentially becoming a major hurricane – before making landfall over Florida on Thursday. Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, torrential rain, and flooding are possible.

Hurricane Helene creating travel woes for Eagles fans headed to Tampa

FOX 29's Chris O'Connell spoke with Eagles fans who planned to head to Tampa Bay to watch the Birds play Sunday. However, their plans could change due to Hurricane Helene.

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.

Honey Harvest at Avon Grove Charter School | FOX Weather Philly
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Science teacher Katharine Richardson and middle school Principal GeriAnn Lambert of Avon Grove Charter School shared the process within their micro-farm of the stages students learn about beekeeping and making honey.

Orr Down the Shore | FOX Weather Philly
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr is down the shore chatting with Drew Anderson about how people are passing the time now that the summer season is over and, while not many people are out Wednesday, the weekend could see a pick-up in traffic, though remnants of Helene could put a damper on weekend plans.

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.

Tuesdays with Toni  | Tips, tricks for fall decorating
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Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at Rowan University, shares tips and tricks for fall decorations, providing ideas of what plants to use and how to mix and match plants with pumpkins, straw and grasses so your arrangement can look as if you got it from a florist.

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).

Weather Authority: Monday night forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr has the latest in weather including some cloudy days with potential showers.