#BREAKING: Helene strengthens into a hurricane, 5th of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.

#BREAKING: Helene strengthens into a hurricane, 5th of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Projected to intensify into a Major Hurricane as it approaches landfall in the Florida Big Bend on Thursday. In fact, the NHC continues to increase their landfall forecast to now 125 mph.

Southwest Florida: Don't get caught off guard by the surge! Even though the center and worst part of the storm stays offshore, surge is projected to reach 3 - 5 feet on Thursday with coastal flooding from this large storm. Stick with my Facebook page and tune into WINK News for more updates ahead.