Current weather status
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Exact Track 4D detects dangerous weather days ahead of time, so you can make the right plans for your family. As of the latest 2 p.m. update, TROPICAL STORM HELENE remains active. The barometric pressure has dropped south of 1,000 millibars, settling into the 900s. This decrease in pressure correlates with an increase in wind speeds.
Future weather predictions
By Thursday morning, TROPICAL STORM HELENE is expected to intensify to a Category 3 hurricane with winds around 115 mph at its center. The storm will likely make landfall Thursday night into Friday, bringing periods of heavy rain and strong winds.
Residents are advised to complete any outdoor activities early on Thursday as conditions will deteriorate after midday, worsening after sunset. The most severe conditions are expected late Thursday night into early Friday morning, particularly in southeast Georgia. Wind gusts could exceed 30 mph, with rain accumulations ranging from two to five inches along the I-75 corridor.
Safety and advisories
As the storm approaches, local officials may advise staying home to stay safe. Rain bands and wind gusts will intensify through Thursday, peaking around midnight. Conditions are expected to relax by Friday afternoon…