Summary
- Florida’s Big Bend region is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to intensify into a hurricane.
- Evacuations and sandbag filling are already underway in anticipation of the storm hitting parts of Cuba, Mexico, and Florida.
- Hurricane watches have been issued for certain areas, with projections indicating it could become a Category 3 hurricane with peak winds of 115 mph.
- The storm is anticipated to be large and fast-moving, posing risks of storm surge, high winds, and heavy rainfall.