See what conditions are like in Florida as Hurricane Helene strengthens

Hurricane Helene is a Category 4 as it tracks north toward the Florida Panhandle. The eye — around which are the most dangerous and life-threatening conditions — is expected to make landfall this evening. CNN correspondents report from Florida as Helene strengthens.

00:00-10:43 CNN's Erin Burnett is joined by CNN reporters live in Florida, as well as CNN meteorologist Chad Myers.

10:44 - 13:35 CNN's Wolf Blitzer speaks with National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome about Hurricane Helene's path.

13:36-23:57 CNN's Erin Burnett is joined by Tallahassee, Florida, Mayor John Dailey and Mike's Weather Page storm chaser Mike Boylan to discuss conditions in Florida.

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[mylittlepitbull]

A lot of people don't have money to travel.

[lilmiss]

KEEP THE PETS SAFE! If you see any outside, please save them! Don't video tape them cuz they look silly walking in the wind! I've seen those awful videos & they aren't funny!

[marymorningstar]

Praying for the people but the animals can’t evacuate I pray for them

[jeffreyweston]

I'm from New Orleans I live there my entire life up until Katrina hit an I've never lived there since so take it from me evacuation is always best..my heart an Prayers are with everyone in the path of this storm..trust me when I say I know exactly what it feels like to be facing these powerful storms..Material can be replaced but life can't!

[Dkirk]

Prayers For All Of Florida And Every State Involved 🙏🏾 from Helene 💙

[Therealannemorgan]

I went through Katrina in southern Louisiana at almost ten years old. My family mobile home was destroyed and we had to restart, but luckily all of us (cousins, aunts, uncles, etc) went to my grandparents home who was built on solid ground and had generators (we were able to keep up with news and keep our food good). Majority of my parish and surrounding were out of power for WEEKS. I’m almost 28 now, wouldn’t wish that on anybody. Sending good vibes to Florida and if you are already stuck where you are, make you choices wisely, as if your life depends on it❤🫡 edit: fight for your pets if you can! They don’t know what’s happening. 🐱 🐶

[cmercadel]

For people that did not leave writing your name and DOB on your body is no joke. I live in New Orleans and stayed for Katrina. What you are getting is 5 times worst. Think of your family, if you have to go to your attic take a hammer or axe and some water with you. Praying for you guys.

[isaiahrodway]

unsurvabible is the word we're being told ☠

[jillmclean]

Sending love to the frightened children.

[kathyspraggs]

My daughter & her husband lives in Florida I pray there ok

[RAconsciousness]

I'm about 150 miles away from the eye and the gust was so strong I could barely open my car door. My car is being shaken by gusts.
Tallahassee please, please leave. I've been through about 5 hurricanes, this is bad. Get out.

[BradleyFernandez-jkoq]

4 legs animals hit the road way before humans. They've got better navigation systems built-in.

[adlihkristopher]

Praying for everyone safety in Hurricane Helen's 🌀 path 🙏

[SepedaMike]

I think its time to stop rebuilding so densely in FL.. the dumbest place to invest resources. Hoping everyone is ok

[MostMorose]

The person I care about the most is currently in the path of this hurricane and I’m very worried about her.

[cosmothewonderdog]

Most homes are one-story. They won’t survive a 10-20 foot storm surge.

[Mr.White-]

Lots of stupidity in these comments. I hope everyone in Florida and in the South gets through this like they always do.

[Private-GtngxNMBKvYzXyPq]

Many people stay not because they are unwilling or unwise, but because they are unable to leave. We need to do better for our most vulnerable people.

[michellejessup]

Texas sending prayers for everyone to be safe🙏🙏🙏

[amandab.recondwith]

I've been in a hurricane and rode it out, but it was only a cat 2. For 10 hours I was scared to death, with the weather radio saying there were tornadoes all around me and the pecan trees in my yard were breaking up on my roof. Anyone who does not evacuate is crazy. And a cat 4? You're going to die!