Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine to become Hurricane Helene

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will likely become a ‘major hurricane’ before it likely makes landfall in Florida. As of 11 a.m. on Monday, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine had winds of 30 miles an hour and was moving to the north at about six miles an hour. Weber expects Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine to be a Category 1 hurricane by 8 a.m. on Wednesday as it works its way through the Yucatan Channel. Once it earns a name, it will be called Helene. Weber says by Wednesday night there is a possibility that the Bay Area will begin feeling the storm bands. On Thursday, Weber says the winds will start to turn more toward the south and southwesterly direction as it makes landfall in the Big Bend area around 3 p.m. He encourages people to look at the forecast cone not the line in the middle because even if the storm doesn’t make landfall on the west coast of Florida, the Bay Area will still feel its impacts such as bands of rain and wind. According to Weber, the heavy bands that will work their way into the Bay Area will cause a significant storm surge and significant flooding along the coastline.

[spoiledwitch]

Attention..Please Share...Anybody with pets, please keep them inside and safe. If you leave, take them with you. If you see strays and are able, please have a heart and give them shelter. Help save those unable to save themselves. These poor furbabies don't deserve to die. Every life matters, every soul counts. God Bless!

[nas]

This guy finally has something to get excited about.

[atlflgirl]

Hello from Panama City Fl we rode out cat 5 Hurricane Michael don’t panic just be prepared!

[jacobclark]

Dang, I guess we ran out of Saharan dust 😞 .

[Pamelasuerulz]

When did they start calling these tropical storms cyclones? I have never heard them called a cyclone in Florida -in the Hawaii yes, Thailand yes cyclone. Strange days are afoot

[kevinclark]

Dude - You are really downplaying this. All 4 of the hurricane models that begin to run only after a Tropical Depression is formed (ie. HAFS A & B) are ALL indicating a cat 4 or higher at landfall in the big bend of FL.

[NoMoreLibs]

Tampa: clean your gutters, a little rain is on the way, maybe.

[wataboutya]

Time to dust off the 1948 classic 'Key Largo". Bogey, Bacall and Edward G. Robinson as the baddie.

[johnbelvin]

The bigger and glaring question is...Why do we even allow the hurricane season to last until November? It should only be until August 31st, and any others that try to get in after that would be refused to make landfall and have to find somewhere else to land because we would be closed for the season, Duh!! 🤔

[Scalihoo]

Why is the cone so tucked into Tampa area west coast but spaghetti models hardly go there. ?

[SunnySparksTV]

Thank you for the timely update on Tropical Storm Helene. It’s crucial for everyone in the affected areas to stay informed and prepared. I recently created a video discussing some safety tips and resources for those facing storm conditions. Every bit of information helps, and I appreciate the efforts to keep the public updated during such critical times.
~ SunnySparksTV

[Jstudios]

It’s autumn and we’re still getting this kind of weather

[evemae]

Wouldn't this be number eight (not nine)? Maybe I missed one (?)

[valeriasturns]

What does Tallahassee Florida has instlore from Herman

[Itsatrap]

They always say cat 2 or lower and what happens a cat 4 or 5 this is what happened with Ian and Idalia I could name even more

[leftylou]

Jumping Jiminy J Josephat, James. You've worked at channel 13 for how long now? 15, 16 years? You think you could talk all those storms into by passing us on the east side. See what you can do about that, will ya?

[bubbajones]

The safest place to be is in the first release of the cone of uncertainty prediction. I've never seen a storm stay within the initial projected cone. If you're to the left or right of that initial cone be on alert.
Stay safe and watch for the Waffle House to close.

[derail]

Hopefully this will just be some rain with a name!

[rwd]

You look like the dude from Happy Gilmore 🤣

[Zach-ji]

My god there are so many storms coming near Florida. CURSE YOU TROPICAL HUMIDITY!!!