Tropical Storm Helene formed in the Caribbean on Tuesday and could become Hurricane Helene before it strikes Florida later this week.
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A storm system in the Caribbean Sea officially became Tropical Storm Helene late Tuesday morning and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the time it reaches the Florida Gulf Coast on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center warned.Key Facts
The storm—located about 150 south of the western tip of Cuba—has prompted a hurricane warning for the Florida coastline from Anclote River to Mexico Beach, Florida, and for Cabo Catoche to Tulum in Mexico.
A hurricane warning was issued Tuesday afternoon for the Florida Gulf Coast from Anclote River to Mexico Beach, along with the coast of Mexico from Cabo Catoche to Tulum.
The National Hurricane Center also issued a storm surge warning for Florida from Flamingo to Indian Pass, including Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor.
