Florida is preparing for a potential tropical storm, which could turn into Hurricane Helene by Wednesday night. The National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds. A hurricane watch affects parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared an emergency for forty-one counties. Helene could reach Category 3 strength, bringing heavy rain, dangerous flooding, and significant power outages to Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:03Florida is preparing for a potential tropical storm, which could turn into Hurricane Helene
00:07by Wednesday night.
00:09The National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds.
00:14A hurricane watch is in effect for parts of Florida's Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay.
00:18Governor Ron DeSantis declared an emergency for 41 counties.
00:22Helene could reach Category 3 strength, bringing heavy rain, dangerous flooding, and significant
00:27power outages to Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
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