Hurricane Helene moves toward Florida coast, authorities order residents to evacuate their homes in many counties

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">From the Arab Weather Center - The latest satellite images and data from global observatories indicate that tropical cyclone Helen has developed into a first-degree hurricane with maximum wind speeds exceeding 130 km/h around the center of the hurricane as it continues to move north toward the southern coasts of the United States of America.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Hurricane Helene moves toward Florida, residents ordered to evacuate their homes</strong></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> God willing, it is expected that Tropical Cyclone Helen will continue to move north and northeast during the next few days, developing into a Category 3 hurricane as it passes over the Gulf of Mexico, which is witnessing significant warmth in the waters.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The hurricane is expected to make a direct impact on the coast of West Florida later this week, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, with more than 200-400 mm of rain expected in many counties, leading to flooding, high waves and inundation of coastal areas. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-09-25%20at%2018.43.34_7306804e.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In light of these forecasts, mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for large areas of Florida&#39;s Gulf Coast, including areas such as Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, and a state of emergency has been declared in 61 of Florida&#39;s 67 counties. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Read also:</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/live-page/jo"><strong>Through the weather monitoring center.. you can follow the developments of the tropical case Helen</strong></a></p>