Tropical Storm Helene Update: Storm strengthening on trek to Florida

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner provides an update on Tropical Storm Helene and how the future hurricane will impact Central Florida.
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[@BMarie774]

As a Lee county resident… if they say evacuate, EVACUATE. I will never get over being in my house and seeing that storm surge coming higher and higher, over taking the mailboxes, a 6.5 foot fence.. and kelt climbing. You don’t even think about yourself at that point. At that point you start thinking about your family, that’s all you can think about is them. And you start to think “Will they find our bodies all together or far apart?”. The only light we had for hours was the neighbors cars shorting out making the headlights go on and flash and car alarms to go off.. that is until the water swallowed them up. Occasionally you’d just see a weird flowing spot under the water as the lights would turn on for a few seconds before they died entirely. Ian changed me and my opinions on hurricanes. I slept for two weeks under the bare night sky. All night I had helicopters flying overhead, with baskets flying to save people. Occasionally, once I got used to the sound of the helicopters, the smell of death would wake me. Our street was covered in MASSIVE cat fish and mullet and mangrove snappers. I mean those catfish were MASSIVE. Dead, in the roads and lots. Had lived through probably dozens of hurricanes/tropical storms. I became ignorant to how bad it could be. Ian was…if they say leave, LEAVE! it’s not worth it…

[@coupd777]

I'm in Lee county too... I didn't evacuate for Ian

[@MarsRacingNetwork]

Ur soft if you evacuate

[@pooploops]

professor of yap. wow

[@5aiv.]

@@MarsRacingNetwork i'd rather be in a hotel with power than even exist in a house with no power

[@arqeangel]

Oh please, really? Must you really bring up dismembered bodies and all this? I swear people get on here like they know everything!!

[@gcxred4kat9]

I'm in St Pete. I always feel funny hoping it doesn't hit us cuz that sorta means I'm wishing it on someone else. God bless whoever gets this

[@KimWithSaltyLiving]

I just always pray and hope for it to calm down and not be so bad for anyone.

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

st. pete gang!

[@chakkachewy8905]

All of Florida will feel effects of the storm. Be safe Floridians, we got this.

[@tmikkelsen8066]

We got this!

[@WoundedWarrior2012]

My horses and I will be partying in the barn.

[@PaulineOrmsby]

My prayers are with you all. Be safe🇯🇲

[@jxstified7558]

Well my home will be gone here in Suwanee county but Im glad I can go to Tampa to stay safe, I have to leave with my animals today to go down there...

[@mskat1954]

​@jxstified7558 Good call. Here in St Petersburg, we seem to get spared direct hits. Bring supplies like water etc

[@pamelachappell1089]

We live in Pensacola. Thankful it isn't heading this way...right now..., but I wouldn't wish it on anyone. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

[@WAL_DC-6B]

The U.S. Navy needs to move their aviation museum much further north. Too many of their vintage, rare aircraft, especially the larger ones, are displayed outdoors and probably wouldn't survive a CAT3 or higher storm.

[@nashawnfrazer515]

Thank you for the update.

[@rollinthunder7772]

Goodluck everyone, see you on the other side of this

[@tmikkelsen8066]

We got this!!

[@lexhawkins7442]

And maybe this will be the last one for this season!

[@ArtificialExperience]

Survived cat 5 hurricane Michael 6 years ago herein Panama City. We don’t need another. God be with us all.

[@x2qt2bstr8x]

Why pray to the diety who caused it. You know "gods plan." You are begging your god to stop. Seems counter intuitive

[@Lexluther120]

No one cares

[@WAL_DC-6B]

@@x2qt2bstr8x Good point.

[@FireGlitch]

We all need some faith. No need to get cynical.

[@x2qt2bstr8x]

@@FireGlitch faith? Faith is what get ya hurt. Praying never helped anyone.

[@courtneyawalsh]

“Cone of uncertainty” pretty much sums up earth right now. 😂

[@elisabethrobbins1053]

Facts!

[@sonnyeastham]

.reminds me of...only 2 weeks to ...bend the curve

[@christinet.4159]

Nothing for Polk but some rain and wind??? I hope everyone will be ok. Prayers

[@bromeliad11]

Good job Thanks for not getting all hysterical. As some weather, men do, your calm cool and collected with your delivery, letting us know without getting excited. Of what areas really need to pay attention I appreciate that.

[@Mia_kitten-123]

God bless everyone in Florida 🙏God is with us amen

[@LPnerd]

he's too busy with football games and other, " acts of god?"

[@Ender7j]

Ask him to evaporate the storm please

[@411SPORTSWORLDNETWORK]

@@Mia_kitten-123 amen

[@Szyrod]

Watching from Gainesville Fl. Stay safe yall!!

[@jbtally2005]

Located in Tallahassee, thx for the update and your kind words. I don't have local channels, so thank you for putting your report on KZbin. Good luck everyone♡♡♡

[@JaffytaffyBTC]

Same. Stay safe!

[@heathervandermark2192]

May God hold ya'll down❤

[@JaffytaffyBTC]

@@heathervandermark2192 appreciate you

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Praying for everyone in the path. Mercy dear LORD. 🙏🏽✨🕊️

[@sarahann530]

Why are you praying to the god that created the storm . Are you hoping to change his plan ?

[@gpg9516]

Experience is the best teacher; extra food/water(for animals too), candles etc should always be on hand whether a storm is coming or not. Remember though that projected paths and impact ‘cones’ change constantly and major storm systems fall apart as often as not. Act wisely as far as preparedness (to the extent you are able) and you won’t get caught up in the weather channel fear mongering.

[@loadedfun4764]

Interesting… they said hurricane Irma eye of landfall was supposed to be Tampa… The eye entered Marco Island in the form of a five mile wide can opener. Don’t wait until it passes the Keys before you make preparations. I live in Naples and when I left my Walmart last night @9 pm they had one skid of water (still wrapped in cellophane) Get a shopping order in while you can.

[@E2ITK]

Stop fear mongering, you are in Naples. It will just be another summer day for everyone south of ft myers

[@justmejenny7986]

That's being smart; not fear mongering.

[@CeruleanSky1111]

Three strikes in a row for the big bend. There must be a big 🎯 at Horseshoe Beach and Cedar Key. Idalia, Debby, and now, Helene. Dixie County has been pummeled. Prayers up for all affected.

[@Ender7j]

Thanks for including south central Georgia in some of that. We get left out of alot of these kinds of reporting. Good luck and stay safe!

[@tmikkelsen8066]

Just gonna spend the day final checking ya know? 😂

[@Choklatekisses1]

FSU is not the only university in Tally sir! FAMU , be safe Rattlers 🙏🏾 and may God Bless and keep us all

[@CO-OPNEWS-wn9us]

Cone of uncertainty

[@xxPhoenixX-sg9tr]

That cone is gonna be way more east then your showing

[@reedbarrett8433]

Why's that. Are you a meteorologist?

[@paulgreengod]

​@@reedbarrett8433 he's a marine biologist

[@elisabethrobbins1053]

I keep thinking that, as well. I'm in Jacksonville, it keeps looking like it will make more of a slingshot motion out of the gulf & come more East like those last 2 spaghetti models.

[@jamesmurphy9426]

Great the models are still everywhere The last second evacuation

[@mskat1954]

Thanks for the updae. We are in St Petersburg and finishing up prep.

[@marilynmonroe6130]

Your little cone with a red spot absolutely does NOT indicate what a monster this storm is

[@LPnerd]

We call it, "the cone of fear."

[@BF900SM]

Houston We Need Help!

[@molonlave2193]

Help is on the way!

[@vegasmitch1472]

News guy says Thinking about fsu but Not FAMU?? 🤔🤨

[@felicialwilliams8618]

That’s what I was thinking only FSU 😢

[@vegasmitch1472]

@@felicialwilliams8618 Nooo he Mention University of Florida also 🤨 it's Typical of Most of them doesn't even phase Me was just pointing him out!

[@RuinNationGaming]

Lol still a ts it was said to be hurricane yesterday afternoon

[@WAL_DC-6B]

Wish we could get some of the rain (not all) in the upper Midwest where it's been pretty dry for over a month. Please send some of those clouds are way please.

[@FloridamanForever]

This hurricane is so big it could change the outcome of the election.

[@barbaragravely920]

Live NWP, FL OMW talk about scared went thru Micheal Catagory 5. I did say a huge Hurricane i would not be here well since i dont have a truck unable to leave , We need water bottles yikes im hiding under the bed .jking Pray for all of us in the cone . dan i hate winds over 100 mph:( luckily our home is safe at 169 mph sustained winds.

[@MEGA.YACHT.CAPITAL]

Sum ting Wong

[@roguegryphonica3147]

It seems like he is so excited that this will become a hurricane. It is a shame.

[@maryr130]

Always be alert..Hirricane Camille in 1969, Cat 5...was also at the Yucatan and forecast was to curve in the big bend the whole way and it kept making a b line to Gulfport, Mississippi. They are known to loop and everything. Weathermen can only make educated guesses.

[@revengeance_seed]

Anyone know if its gonna hit waycross in ga

[@brandonwayne6131]

It’s moving curving west

[@courtneyawalsh]

“Lube current”? 😂

[@zaidafern19]

Survive Huracan Maria in Puerto Rico Cat.4.🏖

[@Ang-Thirk]

🙏🏻

[@Curt-d5d]

😮Ktp god hands pritects

[@mustafasubasi894]

Since there is a hurricane warning issued in Orlando, why do airlines still showing their flights are on time? Shouldn't they cancel the flights already?

[@lexhawkins7442]

I would expect they can work around the storm, for the most part.

[@ayocollin1576]

lol i have a flight landing in orlando tomorrow at 12:30 😮🤞🏼

[@lunadenaj]

I am to travel to Panama City in a few hours. Should I not travel? 😮

[@molonlave2193]

Stay away to remain safe

[@paulacornejo6899]

Don’t go to Panama City

[@Jonathan-km8hw]

Those house insurances gonna keep rising yikes 😬

[@marcialevy3201]

Is Jamaica not on your weather chart have a great day Good morning 🎉

[@jeanhiebert3425]

The Weather Guy (I think that's his name) covers Jamaica

[@ashootshftw]

Floridians, it's fine. You've been through how many cat 5s now?

[@Stratoliner5]

There go our insurance rates again

[@Tstormer]

❤

[@scsclassics]

E F 5 🌪️

[@claudiaebregoli77]

No sound

[@BMarie774]

There is sound, refresh the page.

[@terrellsands272]

This system will shift agian

[@AkronKid330]

East or West? I don't think much

[@alanCalhoun2]

Looks like a Huge Hurricane on Satellite images with well defined El Nino feeder bands extending into the Pacific Ocean and South America? I can see the hurricane eye. Cuba is not slowing this huge hurricane. Take Cover. Make or Find a Safe Place.

[@taftknight6440]

Tell the DeSantis to get on top of a building he has a lot of hot air to blow the Strom out the way

[@professorc8377]

How about parents of students at FAMU? Let's be concerned and pray for ALL!!!❤

[@gulfbreezescapes4429]

How about he made that clear. He mentioned two MAJOR schools. Who alsoooo have black students. Searching for injustice that doesn’t exist.

[@411SPORTSWORLDNETWORK]

Florida A&M is in Tallahassee as well

[@TheMostHighDaughter180]

I had to remind him too. Just don’t give a rats a** about the Black students!

[@tmikkelsen8066]

Space coast checking in. We’re good.

[@hoorayimhelping3978]

​@@TheMostHighDaughter180 Get a grip. A category 3 hurricane is about to hit the big bend, stop making everything about your little race baiting agenda.

[@shootermcgavin1208]

Pretty sure there are black students that attend FSU as well. FSU is a national brand that everyone knows. Don’t be an idiot.

[@WoundedWarrior2012]

My horses and I will be in the barn riding it out.

[@charliejenkins6355]

FSU, FAMI, TCC , lively college Flagler college

[@BarrierIsland]

Evacuate all trailers...

[@elireloaded]

Tallahassee and the panhandle we care about you! Don’t listen to the indifference of this guy.

[@Dragonfly657]

Just had Ian and Debby I gotta get outta here .

[@scsclassics]

I went and bought up all the generators , milk , bread and TP.

[@Gatornation2020]

Be safe FSU country, coming from a gator

[@JonLittle-jf5uh]

Tallahassee sucks anyway.

[@DypoMage]

hahahahaha

[@stanleyschino409]

U need to retire

[@hatersgonnahate6222]

Once again people down in the Tampa Bay area. Pinellas county over reacting freaking out. Everybody just needs to relax. They do this every single year. A little rain that's it. We get worse than this in the summer

[@loiswells3062]

I remember years ago with a hurricane on the way to Tampa Bay, my nephew decided to drive to his girlfriend's house in Orlando to be safe. He parked his car at her apartment building and during the night a giant tree fell on it, wiping it out! There is no Safe Zone anywhere in Florida from a fluke tornado or local flooding.

[@ALittleMoreMe]

I love Hurricanes. They're so beautiful. Experiencing them is wonderful.

[@kathyhansen2820]

Can I assume that you're not a home owner?

[@robertschneider8210]

Give Trump a Sharpie, “only I can fix it”.

[@81DaddyMac]

Much ado about nothing. Typical MSM.

[@TheMostHighDaughter180]

FSU and FAMU dude! So bias even when reporting catastrophic events 🧐. I know y’all can’t help the raycism

[@THEA__SOPHY]

Get over it

[@BoydsofParadise]

Cmon! You're the ONLY one making a hurricane a race thing. Pathetic.

[@Upppp9]

*biased

[@cloudk2088]

He's just simply making mention of the most major school in the area, it's not a roll call 🙄. Get over yourself.

[@marysasser1120]

Please.... the real issue is safety for all people...

[@Canes692]

They wrong