Helene is rapidly intensifying and is on track to become a dangerous, major hurricane. The storm’s massive size and future intensity will lead to devastating impacts on Florida and southern Georgia. It is forecast to become at least a Category 3 hurricane before slamming into Florida’s Big Bend area on Thursday evening, the FOX Forecast Center said.Hurricane Warnings and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect for most of Florida’s Gulf Coast. This storm is expected to cause widespread life-threatening storm surge flooding, significant destruction of property and infrastructure and major flash flooding across the Southeast.These live maps from the FOX Forecast Center show the latest information on Helene. You can also download the FOX Weather app to get alerts about Hurricane Helene.HURRICANE HELENE CHARGES CLOSER TO FLORIDA WITH LIFE-THREATENING IMPACTS