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.

Weather Authority: Sunday night forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the temperatures to come in weather this week.

La Nina winter setting up, NOAA says. Here's what that means for US

The influence of La Niña is expected to dominate weather conditions from December through February, according to NOAA. This often translates to wetter conditions in the northern tier of the country, while the southern tier may face drier-than-average weather.