Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida

Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.

Drier day as rain (mostly) leaves the area
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Wednesday will be a much drier day, though some spotty drizzle is possible in the afternoon. Alan Longstreet has what to expect.

Break from the rain
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Rain chances fizzle out overnight and through early Wednesday. Dry through the end of the week with rain returning this weekend.

Florida storm live updates: Watches expand as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to strengthen

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Monday morning and is forecast to become a hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Rainy Tuesday
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Periods of rain today with consistent seasonal temperatures. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.

Monday Cool Down
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With Fall officially here, temperatures becoming more seasonal. Chances for rain through midweek. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.

Welcome Fall Temps this week
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First day of Autumn today. Rain and cooler temperatures move in this week. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.

Warmer Saturday
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Hotter day with temperatures well above seasonal. One more day of highs in the 80s, even though tomorrow is the first official day of Fall. Cooler temperatures with the chance for rain starting late Sunday in the beginning of next week. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.