Manatee, Sarasota and Hurricane Helene
Live updates: Thousands are still without power as Sarasota-Manatee begins a long recovery
Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the storm.
Live Hurricane Helene updates: Sarasota and Manatee continue to feel storm's impact
Hurricane Helene, now with winds at 125 mph, has sent rain, wind and storm surge into Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Storm surge and more: See Hurricane Helene’s weather forecast for Manatee County
“The large size of the storm is going to push so much water,” NHC Deputy Director Jamie Rhome said in an update Wednesday morning. “When it comes to storm surge, the size of the hurricane is often more important than the intensity, which is often hard for people to digest.”
Manatee County declares state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Helene
Manatee County authorities declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. The tropical storm,
Live updates: Hurricane Helene hits Category 4 as Manatee County feels storm impact
Manatee County officials have issued evacuation orders for residents in Level A and a recommended evacuation order for residents in Level B. To check your zone, visit www.MyManatee.org/storm or www.FloridaDisaster.org/KnowYourZone.
Helene Thursday recap: Hurricane makes landfall near Perry, Florida as a Category 4 storm
Information about landfall and Friday's updates are here. Hurricane Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend region Thursday at 11:10 p.m., and is moving quickly inland over the Florida Panhandle.
Live: Hurricane Helene expected to be Cat 4; Sarasota-Manatee forecast remains the same
Stay informed about prep, evacuation zones, dangers, impact and the latest path as the storm heads near Sarasota and Manatee.
Bradenton urges residents to conserve water after Hurricane Helene hits Manatee County
After Hurricane Helene passed through the Bradenton area, city officials are urging residents to conserve water Friday and Saturday.
Anna Maria Island devastated by Helene, Manatee County reports major damage
He estimates that five feet of water inundated his decades-old business and nearby home. The bait shop has operated in ...
‘It was bad’: Ruskin residents shocked at how quickly storm surge waters filled homes
People who live along the Little Manatee River near US 41 woke up shocked at how quickly the storm surge rushed into their homes overnight from Hurricane Helene.
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11PM Update: Suncoast under Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning
The Suncoast is under a Storm Surge Warning and a Tropical Storm Warning as Tropical Storm Helene continues its trek toward ...
Traffic updates: Skyway reopens. Other Manatee County bridges and roads closed
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is reopened Friday after Hurricane Helene brought strong wind and storm surge to Manatee County ...
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Georgia governor says at least 11 people are dead in his state after Hurricane Helene
Emergency crews rushed Friday to rescue people trapped in flooded homes after Helene roared ashore as a powerful Category 4 hurricane in Florida, generating a massive storm surge and knocking out powe ...
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Manatee County issues water service suspension
The county is taking this precautionary measure due to the anticipated potential storm surge, which could contaminate the ...