(This story has been updated to add new information.)
Weeks after Hurricane Debby swamped the Big Bend region, Florida’s Panhandle and west coast are bracing for another powerful storm .
Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday morning and meteorologists are warning residents along the northern and eastern Gulf Coast to prepare for the arrival of a hurricane later this week, with winds potentially up to 115 mph.
It’s too early to determine specific impacts, but the National Weather Service Tallahassee is warning residents to prepare for the potential of significant storm surge, heavy rain , strong winds and dangerous beach and boating conditions along the northern and eastern Gulf Coast.
➤ Spaghetti models for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
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The next named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is Helene.
Spaghetti models for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Special note about spaghetti models: Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts.