Leon County and Tallahassee are offering sandbags ahead of a potential hurricane
Forecasters say the storm, to be named Helene, could impact the Florida panhandle. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in Leon County by the end of the week.
Sandbag locations open this week in Leon County ahead of potential storm
Sandbag locations are set to open this week in Leon County ahead of a potential storm in anticipation of heavy rainfall.
Tallahassee shifts into storm mode; sandbag sites open as possible hurricane looms
Florida's Gulf Coast was bracing Monday for the possibility that Invest 97L, a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea, could intensify quickly.
Where to find sandbags around Tampa Bay ahead of potential major hurricane
As forecasters watch a tropical disturbance that could become a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, some local governments in the Tampa Bay area started offering sandbags Monday. Officials note that while sandbags can be an effective tool to prevent minor water intrusion,
Sandbag sites open across Tampa Bay ahead of potential storm
As Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine gets organized in the Caribbean, Tampa Bay officials are helping residents prepare for potential impacts from a hurricane.
Long Line For Sandbags In Tampa As Hurricane Threat Looms
Helene is now a tropical storm, and it's expected to be a major hurricane when it impacts the Florida Gulf Coast this week. People in Tampa are racing to get ready, with huge lines of cars waiting for sandbags.
Leon County residents, officials prepare for potential impact of tropical system
As forecasters track the potential impact of a tropical system heading toward north Florida, Leon County officials and ...
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Leon County to open 5 sandbag locations, monitors tropical system heading toward Gulf of Mexico
Leon County continues to closely monitor the tropical weather system in the Caribbean and remains in coordination with the National Weather Service.
Updates: Tallahassee, Big Bend brace for impact; 3 counties tell all residents to evacuate
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County opening sandbag filling station
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Collier County offers sandbag stations ahead of Helene until supplies run out
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Leon is among 41 Florida counties under a state of emergency
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Updates: Tallahassee, Big Bend on hurricane watch; electric crews coming from five states
As Helene began to strengthen, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and some school districts announced plans to close for days.
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Orange County to provide free sandbags before storm
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Hurricane tracker: Tropical Storm Helene intensifies, Florida declares state of emergency and starts evacuations
The National Hurricane Center said that a major hurricane will make landfall along the Florida gulf coast on Thursday.