The National Hurricane Center indicated the storm surge, wind, and rainfall impacts will extend well away from the center, notably affecting regions like Tampa Bay and the big bend area.
The storm is predicted to rapidly intensify, with computer models identifying conditions that suggest maximum winds could increase by as much as 75 mph in just 72 hours.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared an emergency across 41 counties as the state braces for significant impacts from what is expected to become Hurricane Helene.
The storm's fast forward speed upon landfall may lead to a broader reach of strong winds throughout the southeastern United States, impacting areas like Mississippi and Alabama.
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