On Wednesday, South Florida is under a tropical storm warning as a result of the rainfall and winds produced by Tropical Storm Helene, which formed on Tuesday in the northwestern Caribbean. Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe counties are all under this warning, with tropical storm conditions expected within the next 36 hours.
The National Hurricane Center has also issued hurricane watches and warnings for parts of Cuba and Florida, anticipating that Helene will strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Thursday night.
In the southeastern United States, Helene is expected to bring between 5 and 10 inches of rain, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches, which could lead to flash flooding. Sustained winds are forecasted to range from 25 to 30 mph, with gusts possibly exceeding 50 mph. Additionally, there is a potential for tornadoes within the spiral bands associated with the system.
Wednesday and Thursday are predicted to have storms with wind gusts surpassing 35 mph and heavy rain at intervals in South Florida. Authorities have advised residents in South Florida to be prepared for worsening weather conditions, with a gradual increase in rain and winds.