Hurricane Helene, Tampa Bay
Hurricane Helene’s first death was in Tampa, DeSantis says
One person has died so far from Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Taylor County around 11 p.m. on Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane, Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference.
Tampa Bay residents prepare for Hurricane Helene storm surge
Meteorologists warned Tampa Bay residents that Helene's storm surge could reach 5 to 8 feet in flood-prone areas.
Tampa Bay could see record-level water levels, storm surge from Hurricane Helene
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Helene could bring record-level water levels and storm surge to Tampa Bay. Helene is continuing to strengthen and the winds picking up the water are producing roughly 50-foot waves in the Gulf.
Tuesday updates: Tropical Storm Helene has Tampa Bay under surge warning
Tampa Bay residents should prepare for potential hurricane conditions within 48 hours, officials say, with Tropical Storm Helene expected to become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday. A stretch of Florida’s west coast including Pinellas and Pasco counties is under a hurricane watch.
More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
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.
Deadly Helene batters Florida with historic storm surge as hurricane lashes Southeast
Hurricane Helene has made landfall into Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic storm, lashing the region with devastating wind and a "unsurvivable" storm surge. At least two deaths were directly connected to the hurricane in Georgia.
Tampa General Hospital protected by ‘AquaFence’ during Hurricane Helene: ‘We can’t evacuate’
As Hurricane Helene approaches, crews work fast to build a wall against the storm at Tampa General Hospital, which is right on the Hillsborough Bay.
Tampa General builds ‘AquaFence’ as area hospitals brace for Helene
The barrier stands between 5 and 10 feet high. It’s sealed to the ground, secured with metal anchors and completely surrounds the grounds of Tampa General Hospital. The AquaFence, as it’s known, looks similar to the barricades that stand at construction sites.
Tampa General Hospital puts up storm surge barrier ahead of Hurricane Helene
Tampa General Hospital set up an AquaFence, a barrier that can withstand storm surge up to 15 feet above sea level.
In Tampa’s Palmetto Beach, residents swim to survive dangerous storm surge
Residents recall treading water inside their homes as record storm surge from Hurricane Helene flooded the Hillsborough ...
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Hurricane Helene landfall at Cat 4 140mph winds, Tampa Bay sees historic surge flooding
Hurricane Helene continued to intensify right up to landfall on the Big Bend coastal region of Florida, hitting the coast ...
Storm surge map: What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Helene, which is expected to hit Florida as a major hurricane on Thursday.
How high will Tampa Bay’s tides be when Helene’s storm surge peaks?
Hurricane Helene, expected to make landfall as a major hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend region Thursday, could bring ...
STORM SURGE: What you should know as Helene approaches Tampa Bay
Storm surge is the deadliest part of a tropical system and there's a tool that residents can use to identify their threat.
Watch: Helene's storm surge floods Tampa, Fort Myers as massive storm looms off Florida Gulf Coast
Hurricane Helene is unleashing its fury on Florida with landfall in the coming hours as a major hurricane along the Gulf ...