Hurricane warnings have been issued for a wide stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico ahead of Tropical Storm Helene’s anticipated landfall later this week. The storm is expected to become a major hurricane as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico, with storm surge raising water levels by up to 8 feet in Tampa Bay and other areas experiencing rises of 3 to 15 feet. Additionally, rainfall totals are predicted to reach 8 inches across the southeastern United States. Helene’s large size means that the storm’s hazards will likely affect a wide area. Officials are warning residents in the affected areas to prepare for the incoming hurricane and to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
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