WEATHER ALERT
Parents upset as Central Florida schools reopen after Helene
After Hurricane Helene made its way up Floridaโs west coast late Thursday night and into Friday morning, Brevard, Orange, Seminole, Lake and Volusia school districts all opened Friday, but with backlash from parents.
Volusia beaches sustain minimal impact from Hurricane Helene
Volusia County officials made several preparations before the storm made its way through the Gulf of Mexico including putting out a lot of these sandbags.
โThis branch fell right beside me:โ Helene sends tree through roof of Casselberry Home
News 6 drove through Casselberry Friday morning and saw a few downed trees and branches. A spokesperson for the county says the damage was minimal, but there is some debris and power outages.
App State cancels football game against Liberty in North Carolina after Helene causes flooding
Appalachian Stateโs home football game against Liberty in Boone, North Carolina, scheduled for Saturday was canceled because of the impacts of severe weather on the area from Tropical Storm Helene.
Rescuers save and assist hundreds as Heleneโs storm surge and rain create havoc
Patients and their caregivers were rescued from a Tennessee hospitalโs roof after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the buildingโs interior and conditions made rescue efforts difficult.
Rescue missions after Helene's flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roof
Patients and their caregivers were rescued from a Tennessee hospitalโs roof after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the buildingโs interior and conditions made rescue efforts difficult.
Tropical Weather Latest: Helene weakens into a post-tropical cyclone as rescue efforts persist
Hurricane Helene has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.
VIDEO: Coast Guard rescues man, dog adrift off Florida coast during Hurricane Helene
A man and his dog whose sailboat had begun taking on water during Hurricane Helene were rescued by the U.S Coast Guard about 25 miles off Sanibel Island.
Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm as forecasters warn of โcatastrophicโ flooding along the Gulf Coast.
Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?
When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.
Taylor County residents who choose to ride out Helene told to write name, information on arm
As Hurricane Helene bears down on the Big Bend of Florida, one county has a message for residents who are choosing to ride out the storm.
Florida residents who choose to ride out Helene told to write name, information on arm. Here are the details
As Hurricane Helene bears down on the Big Bend of Florida, one county has a message for residents who are choosing to ride out the storm.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in briefing as Hurricane Helene nears landfall
As the storm lifts through the Gulf of Mexico, outer bands from Helene will move onshore and push through Central Florida.
WATCH LIVE AT 4 P.M.: Seminole County to provide update ahead of Helene
Water levels are high and concerning in Seminole County as residents wait to see what Hurricane Helene brings. The St. Johns River near Lake Monroe is already inches below the action stage from the summer storms a few weeks ago.
Hurricane Helene is unusual โ but it's not an example of the Fujiwhara Effect
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Floridaโs northwestern coast and then continue on to torment parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee with heavy rain, flash floods and gusty winds.
No, the eye of Helene did not move drastically east. Hurricane still targeting Big Bend of Florida
Hurricane officials take to social media to say that Helene is not making a big move east.
Amid Helene, this Central Florida county is closing beach parking and discouraging anyone from getting in the ocean
Volusia Countyโs message for anyone looking to visit coastal parks, drive on the beach and jump in the water during Hurricane Helene? Donโt.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Helene slams into Floridaโs Big Bend, city of Perry in the dark
News 6โฒs Erik Sandoval and Megan Neeley are in Taylor County, part of the Big Bend area where Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall shortly.
Florida Gov. DeSantis warns time is โrunning out quicklyโ for Hurricane Helene preparations
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned time is โrunning out quicklyโ for people to prepare for large, life-threatening Hurricane Helene, which was already a Category 2 storm Thursday morning as it raced toward making landfall on North Floridaโs Gulf Coast.
Tropical Weather Latest: Helene makes landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in northwestern Florida
Helene has made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida's northwestern coast as a Category 4 hurricane.
WATCH: Waves from Helene slam Southernmost Point Buoy despite stormโs distance from Florida
Hurricane Helene sent waves crashing into Key Westโs Southernmost Point Buoy early Thursday while the storm itself was still hundreds of miles away.
HURRICANE HELENE: โExtremely dangerousโ Category 4 storm makes landfall in Florida
Hurricane Helene hits Florida as a Category 4 storm, bringing devastating winds and storm surge to the region.
Storm surge concerns for Florida ahead of Helene. Hereโs what storm surge is and why itโs dangerous
Hurricane Helene has been approaching Floridaโs Gulf Coast while it continues to strengthen, prompting coastal communities to brace for impact.
Are you in a Florida evac zone? Hereโs how to check ahead of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is expected to arrive as a Category 4 storm in Florida on Thursday, bringing tons of heavy wind and rain to the Sunshine State.
Residents prepare for Hurricane Helene in Edgewater neighborhood
Residents in the Florida Shores neighborhood of Edgewater spent Wednesday preparing for Hurricane Helene, hoping there isnโt too much flooding.
These Florida Publix stores are shutting down ahead of Hurricane Helene
With Hurricane Helene expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, Publix has announced that stores in Heleneโs expected path are set to close early ahead of the stormโs arrival.
Astor residents prepare for potential flooding ahead of Hurricane Helene
Concerns about flooding are increasing for people who live in Astor as some streets are already filled with water ahead of a potential impact from Hurricane Helene.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Florida Big Bend businesses board up ahead of Hurricane Heleneโs arrival
Business owners in downtown Perry are boarding up their windows and putting sandbags outside as Hurricane Helene heads toward the Big Bend region of Florida.
Sumter County prepares for Hurricane Helene
Sumter County Chairman Craig Estep wants to make sure people in The Villages, Wildwood and all parts of the county have supplies in case they lose power or have other problems due to Hurricane Helene.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Emergency shelters opening ahead of Helene
Central Florida counties are opening shelters across the state ahead of Hurricane Helene. Prepare for the storm by knowing the local shelters in your area.
Central Florida coastal counties prepare for storm surge impacts from Hurricane Helene
Although Helene is tracking along Florida's Gulf Coast, Central Florida's East Coast could still see some big impacts as far as wind, storm surges and potential erosion.
Tropical Weather Latest: Fast-moving Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major storm upon landfall
Helene has strengthened into a hurricane with forecasters warning that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.
Tropical Weather Latest: Helene strengthens into hurricane as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico
Helene has strengthened into a hurricane with forecasters warning that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Hereโs what to expect in Central Florida with Helene
While Helene is not directly heading toward Central Florida, the stormโs outer bands will reach the area as early as Wednesday evening, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.
A huge Hurricane Helene is expected to hit Florida as a major storm and strike far inland
Forecasters are warning that Hurricane Helene will intensify into a major storm before striking Florida and further inland as it heads northward across the Gulf of Mexico.
Disney, Universal, more: These Central Florida attractions are closing due to Helene
Here is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.
Watches, warnings issued in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before reaching Floridaโs Big Bend region.
Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watch issued for parts of Cuba and Mexico
Forecasters have issued hurricane watches for parts of Cuba and Mexico as a cluster of storms located south of the Cayman Islands could strengthen in upcoming days as it moves north toward the U.S. The National Hurricane Center says the disturbance may become Hurricane Helene on Wednesday as it approaches the Gulf Coast.