Tropical Storm Helene Update: Storm strengthening on trek to Florida

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner provides an update on Tropical Storm Helene and how the future hurricane will impact Central Florida.

Get your tropical weather forecast each day during hurricane season from the FOX 35 Storm Team. We'll issue a new hurricane update each day, and more frequently when needed.

[BMarie]

As a Lee county resident… if they say evacuate, EVACUATE. I will never get over being in my house and seeing that storm surge coming higher and higher, over taking the mailboxes, a 6.5 foot fence.. and kelt climbing. You don’t even think about yourself at that point. At that point you start thinking about your family, that’s all you can think about is them. And you start to think “Will they find our bodies all together or far apart?”. The only light we had for hours was the neighbors cars shorting out making the headlights go on and flash and car alarms to go off.. that is until the water swallowed them up. Occasionally you’d just see a weird flowing spot under the water as the lights would turn on for a few seconds before they died entirely. Ian changed me and my opinions on hurricanes. I slept for two weeks under the bare night sky. All night I had helicopters flying overhead, with baskets flying to save people. Occasionally, once I got used to the sound of the helicopters, the smell of death would wake me. Our street was covered in MASSIVE cat fish and mullet and mangrove snappers. I mean those catfish were MASSIVE. Dead, in the roads and lots. Had lived through probably dozens of hurricanes/tropical storms. I became ignorant to how bad it could be. Ian was…if they say leave, LEAVE! it’s not worth it…

[doctorartphd]

This is one of the best weather forecasts I have heard. This weatherman is excellent, concise, and speaks intelligently. Thank you FOX 35 Orlando !!

[gcxredkat]

I'm in St Pete. I always feel funny hoping it doesn't hit us cuz that sorta means I'm wishing it on someone else. God bless whoever gets this

[chakkachewy]

All of Florida will feel effects of the storm. Be safe Floridians, we got this.

[pamelachappell]

We live in Pensacola. Thankful it isn't heading this way...right now..., but I wouldn't wish it on anyone. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Mia_kitten-]

God bless everyone in Florida 🙏God is with us amen

[bromeliad]

Good job Thanks for not getting all hysterical. As some weather, men do, your calm cool and collected with your delivery, letting us know without getting excited. Of what areas really need to pay attention I appreciate that.

[ArtificialExperience]

Survived cat 5 hurricane Michael 6 years ago herein Panama City. We don’t need another. God be with us all.

[jbtally]

Located in Tallahassee, thx for the update and your kind words. I don't have local channels, so thank you for putting your report on YouTube.
Good luck everyone♡♡♡

[courtneyawalsh]

“Cone of uncertainty” pretty much sums up earth right now. 😂

[christinet.]

Nothing for Polk but some rain and wind??? I hope everyone will be ok. Prayers

[Szyrod]

Watching from Gainesville Fl. Stay safe yall!!

[stephanieallangarman]

Praying for everyone in the path. Mercy dear LORD. 🙏🏽✨🕊️

[rollinthunder]

Goodluck everyone, see you on the other side of this

[Simrata_]

I live in Canada and honestly this is one of the best meteorologists I have ever seen….. it was presented so well…. thank you Sir…. all my best to the residents of Florida… Love and Light ❤

[Enderj]

Thanks for including south central Georgia in some of that. We get left out of alot of these kinds of reporting. Good luck and stay safe!

[gpg]

Experience is the best teacher; extra food/water(for animals too), candles etc should always be on hand whether a storm is coming or not. Remember though that projected paths and impact ‘cones’ change constantly and major storm systems fall apart as often as not. Act wisely as far as preparedness (to the extent you are able) and you won’t get caught up in the weather channel fear mongering.

[Carol-xunn]

May God be with us all. I am in lagrange please pray for all of us going through this storm.

[Choklatekisses]

FSU is not the only university in Tally sir! FAMU, be safe Rattlers 🙏🏾 and may God Bless and keep us all

[steezyberg]

I live in Cape Coral. I hope everyone stays safe in any part of Florida. God bless ❤