CONE, MODELS, SATELLITE: Helene strengthens into hurricane, expected to strike Florida as massive Category 3 storm Tropical Storm Helene is expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday before rapidly intensifying into a major hurricane before making landfall somewhere in the Big Bend area of Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. 09/25/2024 - 10:56 am | View Link
How Helene could prey on hurricane myths Hurricane Helene could bring historic and life-threatening storm surges to Tampa Bay, and oft-repeated myths about these natural disasters could leave residents underprepared for real dangers. Why it matters: Helene's unusual size and path present a perfect storm of common hurricane misconceptions. 09/25/2024 - 8:55 am | View Link