Hurricane Tracker: Helene Expected To Form, Rapidly Intensify And Make Landfall In Florida As A Major Storm

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Hurricane tracker: Helene expected to form, rapidly intensify and make landfall in Florida as major storm​

Donnavan Smoot and Chanelle Chandler
Updated Mon, September 23, 2024, 5:28 PM CD

The National Hurricane Center said Monday afternoon that a major hurricane will make landfall along the Florida Gulf coast on Thursday. The storm, which is still taking shape and will be named Helene, could become the strongest hurricane to hit the United States this season.

Forecast to rapidly intensify and come ashore as a Category 3 storm with sustained winds exceeding 111 miles per hour, Helene poses a significant threat to Florida residents.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency earlier in the day in 41 counties The declaration allows the state to execute its Comprehensive Emergency Management plan, allowing the use of resources for any logistical, rescue or evacuation operations.

“Now is the time to make an emergency plan, know your evacuation zone, and be as prepared as possible for the storm,” DeSantis said in a post on X.

Hurricane Helene tracker: Storm strengthens to Category 4, forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 with 'catastrophic' winds and storm surge

The National Hurricane Center projects that the storm will make landfall as a major hurricane along the Florida's Gulf Coast on Thursday.

www.yahoo.com

 

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It will be a Category 2 or 3 Hurricane
They are using the word "Detrimental"

A Category 3 hurricane has continuous winds between 111-129 mph, where "devastating damage will occur," the NWS said. "Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes," according to the agency.

Hurricane categories explained: How strong is each category?

Hurricane Lee, now churning over the Atlantic Ocean, has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane.

abcnews.go.com

 

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Don't worry Florida.

We are loading 18-wheelers now with water and other cleaning items. Help is on the way. Just be patient. Trucks will arrive from all over America.

Your roads may be blocked with trees and other debris so be patient the trucks are coming. You know Texas is defiantly sending help.

 

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This storm looks like it wants to hit:

Tallahassee
Atlanta
Memphis

Three predominantly black African America populated cities. It is making a b-line to each of them.

 

[luiza]

For possible Info
A Space Weather update later .


TAMPA, Fla. - A hurricane watch and a storm surge watch are in effect for portions of the Tampa Bay area with Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to become Helene on Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The hurricane watch extends along the Gulf Coast from Sarasota County to the Florida Panhandle, including Tampa. That means hurricane force winds are possible within 48 hours.

A storm surge watch is also in effect along much of the Florida coast, along with a tropical storm watch for parts of southwest and northwest Florida, beyond the hurricane watch area.

Hurricane, storm surge watches issued for Tampa Bay area for system expected to become Helene
As of 5 a.m. Tuesday, the system was at 18.9 N and 83.0 W with top winds of 35 mph and was moving northwest at 8 mph.

As for the timing, FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg says impacts will likely be felt in the Bay Area starting Wednesday night, with the worst weather being felt on Thursday.


Osterberg says storm surge will be a major concern for coastal areas, with the potential for significant flooding.

"From Chassahowitzka north, you could be looking at a 10 to 15 foot storm surge," Osterberg said.

A 5 to 8 foot storm surge is possible from Tampa Bay to Longboat Key, according to Osterberg, with 4 to 7 foot storm surge possible from Longboat Key to Englewood.

Hurricane, storm surge watches issued for Tampa Bay area for system expected to become Helene
Models show the storm strengthening in the warm waters of the Gulf and Mexico and making landfall, possibly as a major hurricane, in the Big Bend area on Thursday. The exact timing and location will become clearer as the storm develops.

 

[DakotaKai_fan20]

I'm a little out of the cone in South Carolina.

 

[1srelluc]

Blah, the remnants will be blown east and we will get rained on for a few days.

I don't like the look of things in the mountains of TN and KY though.

 

[DakotaKai_fan20]

Here in Myrtle Beach, there will be 2-4 inches of rain. For my family in the upstate, they'll get 6-8 inches of rain.

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

Hurricane tracker: Helene expected to form, rapidly intensify and make landfall in Florida as major storm​

Donnavan Smoot and Chanelle Chandler
Updated Mon, September 23, 2024, 5:28 PM CD

The National Hurricane Center said Monday afternoon that a major hurricane will make landfall along the Florida Gulf coast on Thursday. The storm, which is still taking shape and will be named Helene, could become the strongest hurricane to hit the United States this season.

Forecast to rapidly intensify and come ashore as a Category 3 storm with sustained winds exceeding 111 miles per hour, Helene poses a significant threat to Florida residents.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency earlier in the day in 41 counties The declaration allows the state to execute its Comprehensive Emergency Management plan, allowing the use of resources for any logistical, rescue or evacuation operations.

“Now is the time to make an emergency plan, know your evacuation zone, and be as prepared as possible for the storm,” DeSantis said in a post on X.

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Hurricane Helene tracker: Storm strengthens to Category 4, forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 with 'catastrophic' winds and storm surge

The National Hurricane Center projects that the storm will make landfall as a major hurricane along the Florida's Gulf Coast on Thursday.

www.yahoo.com

Oh my....


NOAA’s outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30, predicts an 85% chance of an above-normal season, a 10% chance of a near-normal season and a 5% chance of a below-normal season. NOAA is forecasting a range of 17 to 25 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher).

NOAA predicts above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season​

www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2024-atlantic-hurrican…

 

[sparky]

rutt roo......~S~

 

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Here in Myrtle Beach, there will be 2-4 inches of rain. For my family in the upstate, they'll get 6-8 inches of rain.View attachment 1017166

I hope you all prepare and stay safe.

If you have kids I advise evacuating. Don't risk losing your heritage .

 

[JOSweetHeart]

I pray so hard that my newest favorite singer is safe when doing his shows in Jacksonville, Sanford, and Gainsville on September 26th-28th.

God bless you and Mason Ramsey always!!!

Holly (a girl who only loves him more every day)

 

[DakotaKai_fan20]

I'm under a tropical storm watch.

 

[Grumblenuts]

It's officially a Hurricane now. Still farting around in the Gulf. Supposedly headed for the Big Bend area of Florida. I'm not religious but that doesn't mean I don't think or care about our members down there. Best of luck to y'all.

Hurricane Helene tracker: Storm strengthens to Category 4, forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 with 'catastrophic' winds and storm surge

The National Hurricane Center projects that the storm will make landfall as a major hurricane along the Florida's Gulf Coast on Thursday.

www.yahoo.com

 

[lg325]

I had one band blow through so far right now all quiet no sound at all and still as in no breeze. Sort of Eerie right now but I have been through it many times.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

It's officially a Hurricane now. Still farting around in the Gulf. Supposedly headed for the Big Bend area of Florida. I'm not religious but that doesn't mean I don't think or care about our members down there. Best of luck to y'all.

Hurricane Helene tracker: Storm strengthens to Category 4, forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 with 'catastrophic' winds and storm surge

The National Hurricane Center projects that the storm will make landfall as a major hurricane along the Florida's Gulf Coast on Thursday.

www.yahoo.com

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Now expected to make landfall as a Category 4, with a huge storm surge.

 

[Grumblenuts]

Whoa, now in GEO color with lightning flashes!

GOES-East CONUS - Geostationary Lightning Mapper - NOAA / NESDIS / STAR

Near real-time publication of GOES-East and GOES-West images from NOAA/NESDIS/STAR

www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Whoa, now in GEO color with lightning flashes!

GOES-East CONUS - Geostationary Lightning Mapper - NOAA / NESDIS / STAR

Near real-time publication of GOES-East and GOES-West images from NOAA/NESDIS/STAR

www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov

Wow, look at that thing. It's dominating the weather for the entire East Coast +500-600 miles inland, all the way up through Canada.

 

[Grumblenuts]

You can still see "the remnants" of Hurricane John in the lower left at the moment.

Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico's southern Pacific coast

The United States National Hurricane Center warned that the storm’s slow pace and heavy rains could cause potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides in some Mexican states.

apnews.com

 

[Grumblenuts]

Wow, look at that thing. It's dominating the weather for the entire East Coast +500-600 miles inland, all the way up through Canada.

Yep, we got some much needed rain today in eastern PA. Been dry as hell for a long time.