Helene is expected to strike Florida as a major hurricane on Thursday. Hurricane Warnings have been issued along the Gulf Coast, and more are likely to follow. The storm is forecast to be large and powerful, with potential impacts reaching as far north as Atlanta. Florida’s governor has declared a state of emergency for 61 counties, urging residents to prepare for a dangerous and destructive storm as time begins to run out to take necessary precautions.Impacts from Helene will begin on Wednesday as its outer bands reach South Florida and the Keys. Thursday will be the main impact day as the storm rapidly strengthens on approach to the Big Bend region.Residents along the coast of Florida should stay informed. This will be a rapidly developing situation, so now is the time to rush the completion of any preparation.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 Tropical Storm Helene.TROPICAL STORM HELENE FORMS IN CARIBBEAN SEA AS FLORIDA FACES DANGEROUS HURRICANE THREAT