Tropical Storm Helene gaining strength; Florida on alert

FOX 13 meteorologist Dave Osterberg is tracking the latest on Tropical Storm Helene, including potential impacts across the Tampa Bay area.

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[phillipreisenauer]

Really Hope That Everybody is Watching the Weather News. The Storm already looks tremendous. 😮 I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you and sending love from Germany

[TheMostHighDaughter]

Now see, I really like your presentation and your style. You explain this very well 👍🏾🙌🏿

[cmasters]

The nature and weather in Florida is absolutely Amazing !

[SheilaMore-lv]

Thank you so much. Was waiting to hear from you. I’m glad you popped up on my phone. Thank you.🥰💕 hope and pray we all will be OK.

[lovelight...]

This thing is humongous. Still getting bouts of heavy rain beating our homes and roads in the Caribbean. 🌊🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌬it's huge guys! Helene means business.🌬💨💨💨💨💨

[sherricoffman]

GoodMorning Dave N ALL!!! 💙 🕊 ⚜ 🙏 🕯ThankYou 4Sharing!!! MuchLove

[cmasters]

Remember Hurricane Ian was suppose to make land fall just north of Tampa and it made a hard right into Fort Myers Beach . And caught everyone by surprise. Be really careful what they tell you on here !

[marthagonzalez]

May God protect all Florida's people 🙏

[chrisbrown]

Good job. I like how this guy talks & describes stuff. Thx

[Sleepyhead]

Everyone be safe im here in Clearwater FL

[leighanncronin]

Wow, it sure blew up overnight! I'm in N Central Florida and am watching with concern🫣😬

[JoseCedillo-eiho]

I bet my boss will still call me to go to work lol

[sandracarter]

Thank goodness y😊u on u tube 🙏 thank so much for sharing

[francisdashwood]

Nothing makes weather people happier than a major hurricane!

[WanderingRoe]

East coast of Florida here, are we all ready guys? 🥴

[shadycnetwork]

I've noticed with these meteorologists when the storm is going to hit they sound excited. And then on other occasions when the storm is going to miss the area they actually sound disappointed. A friend of mine said it's because of ratings. They know that worried people are going to tune in.

[MusicIsMyFavFood]

Would've been nice to hear about expected rain totals..

[Jbainbridge]

Wasn't this the same pressure system, and pathway as Beryl?

[lifepro]

There is no way that system will NOT reach CAT 4 status before landfall. The further north it slides over the Gulf, the deeper that pressure will drop. IF that monster falls to 925 mb or lower, brace yourself for another long clean up disaster.

[kelseymarie]

All I know is my job better close tomorrow or else I’m fighting Helene in a coffee shop😭🤣