Tropical Storm Helene was gaining strength on Wednesday and headed for a Thursday landfall along Florida’s Big Bend region. The storm could reach Category 3 or even Category 4 strength, according to forecasters. Stay tuned here for updates throughout Wednesday.
What else is happening in the tropics?
All eyes are on Hurricane Helene, but there is more activity in the tropics. Details here.
Preparing for a major hurricane
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday urged Floridians to prepare for a major hurricane. More details here.
(This story has been updated to add new information)
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Helene prep in Panama City and Bay County, Florida: Here’s the latest.
