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Difference Between Hurricane and Tropical Storm


Difference Between Hurricane and Tropical Storm

Category 4 Hurricane Helene is expected to impact beyond Florida Hurricane Helene is expected to strengthen, bringing severe flash flooding and life-threatening storm surge. Hurricane Helene is approaching the Florida coast, growing and gaining strength. It was a tropical storm on Tuesday, but now Hurricane Helene is expected to hit the Florida coast as a […]

Which school districts in Tennessee will be closed due to Hurricane Helene?


Which school districts in Tennessee will be closed due to Hurricane Helene?

Wilson County Schools is among several school districts in Tennessee that will remain closed Friday due to predicted weather concerns from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The possibility of heavy rain and strong wind gusts due to Helene's remnants poses “a much higher risk to tomorrow's commute, not only for our bus drivers, but also […]

Preparations for Hurricane Helene in Florida show the strength of the storm


Preparations for Hurricane Helene in Florida show the strength of the storm

Popular tourist spots were hit by heavy rains and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing heavy rains to popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Hurricane Helene has not yet made landfall, but several communities in Florida have already been affected by the storm. […]

Hurricane Helene in 1958 had similarities to the 2024 storm in the Gulf of Florida


Hurricane Helene in 1958 had similarities to the 2024 storm in the Gulf of Florida

First Helene did not touch Florida and never made landfall, but it would have been a Category 4 storm if it had formed today. Hurricane Helene evacuation: Florida couple afraid to leave home Bill and Mandy Adams boarded up their home and decided to evacuate Keaton Beach, Florida before Hurricane Helene arrived on September 26, […]

Inside plans to restore power after Helene


Inside plans to restore power after Helene

As Hurricane Helene barrels toward the Big Bend coast, the city of Tallahassee is bracing for a disaster that may dwarf Hurricanes Hermine and Michael and the May 10 tornado outbreak. In an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad talks about the type of damage he expects from Helene, how the […]

Millions of tornadoes watch as Hurricane Helene rages on land


Millions of tornadoes watch as Hurricane Helene rages on land

Florida man moves after Hurricane Ian, but now faces Helene Tyler Shore moved from Fort Myers after witnessing the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022, but is now preparing for Helene. As Hurricane Helene headed toward the U.S. mainland on Thursday, at least 25 million people were under a tornado watch. While tornadoes typically […]

Hurricane Helene is almost here. How to protect your vehicle


Hurricane Helene is almost here. How to protect your vehicle

Helene track, impacts as Florida prepares for a major hurricane Dr. Tallahassee-based WeatherTiger's Ryan Truchelut is tracking Helene ahead of what is expected to be a catastrophic collision with Florida. WeatherTiger Are you making your final preparations for Hurricane Helene? Don’t forget one of your most important things – your car. Ahead of the storm's […]

Hurricane Helene in South Carolina: Tracker, latest forecast


Hurricane Helene in South Carolina: Tracker, latest forecast

The National Weather Service office in Atlanta issued a tornado warning covering parts of South Carolina. Inland and coastal flooding could cause major damage in the state. South Carolina is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Helene, which will make landfall in the Florida Panhandle Thursday evening as a major hurricane with potential Category 3 […]

Tornado Watch, Tornado Warning: Explaining the Difference


Tornado Watch, Tornado Warning: Explaining the Difference

If a tornado warning is issued, seek shelter immediately What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? On a day when there is severe weather in your area, you may be under a tornado watch or even a tornado warning. What's the difference? Accuweather As Hurricane Helene makes landfall at Big […]

What you should know about weather emergency warnings


What you should know about weather emergency warnings

Tornado Warning, Warning, Emergency: What You Should Know About NWS Warnings Here's what the National Weather Service tornado warnings mean and what you can do to stay safe in the event of a hurricane. The National Weather Service provides wireless emergency alerts (WEA) to keep people informed and protected during emergencies. Helene has become a […]