Forecasters caution that this large storm could cause a severe storm surge in coastal regions and bring strong winds and heavy rain.
Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, and Levy counties are currently under evacuation orders from emergency management.
A local state of emergency was declared after Marion County was included in Governor Ron DeSantis’ executive order, which announced a state of emergency for 41 counties in Florida.
The NHC predicts that this storm, expected to be called Tropical Storm Helene, could develop Tuesday and could strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday morning.
With September coming to an end and the fall equinox already in place, most of the country is already starting to see cooler temperatures. Not so much here in the 352.
Fall officially starts on Sunday, September 22 at 8:44 a.m., but we won’t judge you for getting that pumpkin spice latte a little early.
The last week of summer in North Central Florida could be a little soggy.
With fog expected to creep into the 352 the next few mornings, the National Weather Service offers a few tips on how to navigate through it.
We should prepare for heavy rainfall locally from Wednesday into Thursday as a warm front moves up from the Gulf.
While participants may get a little soggy, their gratitude for those who protect, serve, and save lives will not go unnoticed.