What to expect, potential Hurricane Helene

Collier County is bracing for the impacts of Helene today (Sept. 25). The forecast calls for storm surge — 3 to 5 feet is forecast on the coast — and wind impacts, primarily today, tonight and throughout Thursday.

This is a developing story and our reporters and photographers are on alert and ready to cover it and contribute the latest updates on flooding, cancellations and closures and everything you need to know.

Weather observations, warnings and advisories for Collier County can be found HERE.

You can find the current weather forecast from AccuWeather HERE.

Residents of Southwest Florida don’t have to worry about the intensity of Hurricane Ian. However, residents will “feel the impacts of this major storm well outside the cone,” according to Matt Devitt of WINK Weather Forecast on Facebook.