Helene expected to slam Florida's coast as monster Category 4 storm - Thursday 2 a.m. update

Hurricane Helene is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center, and is expected to slam Florida as a Category 4 storm.

Storm surge and hurricane warnings have been issued for the Gulf Coast of Florida as Hurricane Helene continues to grow in size and strength. Models show it could make landfall as a major hurricane in the Big Bend area.