The storm could bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to the Florida peninsula, with the greatest risk to areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
As Florida’s Gulf Coast recovers from Hurricane Helene, residents brace for another possible hurricane, expected to make landfall by Wednesday.
The 352 faces a mix of sun and storms this weekend, with a new Gulf system on the radar—get out before Sunday’s downpours.
Hurricane Helene may have left the 352, but many are still feeling the effects of her visit.
According the NHC, TD12 is currently not expected to pose a threat to the United States.
New rainfall amounts on Saturday could slow down cleanup work in the hardest-hit regions.
Here in the 352, effects are already being felt heavily in Gulf Coast communities like Crystal River and Cedar Key, where storm surge has been reported as high as 10 feet or more.
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.