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Hillsborough County warns residents of dangerous storm surge

Areas in Hillsborough County that are in danger of the storm surge are residents that border Tampa Bay and the Alafia, Hillsborough, and Little Manatee rivers, according to Hillsborough County. Helene’s rainfall could take days to filter into the rivers, causing water levels to stay high.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 10h

Helene races toward Florida as forecasters warn of ‘catastrophic’ storm surge

Helene is expected to be a major hurricane — meaning a Category 3 or higher — when it makes landfall on Florida's northwestern coast Thursday evening.

Sky News on MSN · 17h

'Catastrophic' storm surge warning as major hurricane bears down on Florida

People in parts of Florida face a "catastrophic" storm surge when Hurricane Helene makes landfall later. High winds, possibly in excess of 130mph (209kph), and flash floods are possible across southeastern parts of the country,

Floridians Warned of 20-Foot Storm Surge—Here’s What It Means and How to Stay Safe

Residents of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia have been preparing for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to make landfall soon, and new developments in the storm’s intensity are forcing many to take action and further prepare for survival.

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Hillsborough County deputies rescue jet skier ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall

TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Marine Section rescued a jet skier who got stuck in a submerged wall ...

Fox 13 on MSN8h

Deputies rescue stranded Jet Skier who struck submerged wall in Hillsborough County: ‘Stay off the water'

Hurricane Helene caused flooding throughout the Bay Area, pouring over streets and covering seawalls, stranding a Jet skier ...

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Jackknifed semi closes lanes on I-75 in Hillsborough County

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A jackknifed semi is causing traffic delays on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County Thursday morning.

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Hillsborough, Pinellas County Schools cancel classes for Friday

All Pinellas County Schools will remain closed on Friday due to the impact of Hurricane Helene and schools being used as ...

Wrong-Way Driver Collides with Off-Duty Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy on Skyway Bridge, Flees Scene

Troopers received reports of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-275 across the Sunshine ...

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Hillsborough County issues evacuation orders ahead of Helene

Hillsborough County residents living in evacuation Zone A will be under a mandatory evacuation notice beginning at 9 a.m.

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How to check your evacuation zone in Hillsborough County as Hurricane Helene tracks toward Florida coast

In Hillsborough County, a mandatory evacuation order is in place for residents in Zone A and all mobile or manufactured homes ...

Jackknifed semi-truck in Hillsborough County blocks lanes on I-75: FHP

A semi-truck driver lost control and crashed into a guardrail on I-75 on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway ...

Tampa Free Press on MSN1d

Hillsborough County Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order For Zone A & Mobile Homes

Hillsborough County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Evacuation Zone A and all mobile homes and manufactured ...

Former Hillsborough County Deputy and Youth Leader Charged with Child Molestation, Sheriff Urges Other Victims to Come Forward

Former deputy Pablo Rios Hernandez faces child molestation charges; the Hillsborough Sheriff urges more victims to report.

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Hillsborough County schools cancel classes as Helene approaches

Hillsborough County schools announced they will cancel classes and extracurricular activities both Wednesday and Thursday ...

Tampa Free Press on MSN12h

Hillsborough County Closures Extended To Friday, Solid Waste Pickup Suspended Friday

All Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, Sept. 27, to allow staff to focus on emergency ...

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