Forecasters predict Hurricane Helene could reach Category 4 strength in the Gulf of Mexico, with sustained winds reaching up ...

The system will rapidly strengthen over the warm eastern Gulf and is forecast to be a major, Category 3 hurricane at landfall ...

Rapid strengthening is predicted, with Helene striking Thursday as a large, fast-moving hurricane with widespread impacts on ...

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Helene, which formed Tuesday in the Caribbean, is expected to move over deep, warm waters, fueling its intensification.

Warm and dry weather continues through late this week. Near-record heat is likely for parts of the state Thursday and Friday.