Youre going to have people that are going to lose their homes because of this storm.
So like keep those folks in mind, keep them in your prayers.
In Florida, there were storm surge warnings for Indian Pass to Bonita Beach and Tampa Bay.
Floodwaters at Steinhatchee Rivergate in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024Sean Rayford/Getty Images
Hurricane Helene originallymade landfallshortly after 11 p.m.
Even as far south as Tampa, a storm surge of 5-8 feet is expected.
Dangerous storm surge occurring in Steinhatchee.
Thats about a 460 mile-long stretch from Bonita Springs in the south to Albany in the north.
The storm forcedMajor League Baseballto reschedule two crucial late-season games between theAtlantaBraves andNew York Mets.
The two wild-card hopefuls instead will play a doubleheader Monday one day before the MLB Playoffs start.
The doubleheader will start at 1:10 p.m.
The storms size adds extra concern.
A storm surge warning covers virtually the entire 660 mile long west coast of Florida.
That means Atlanta will likely see tropical storm force winds.
On Wednesday, Atlanta was on the edge of an area predicted to have high potential for flash flooding.
On Thursday morning, the NWS updated the chart to include Atlanta.
Tornado WATCH in effect for most all of#CentralFLuntil 8 PM.
Among the attractions closed were Disneys Typhoon Lagoon and the resorts miniature golf courses.
Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was also canceled.
