Watch forecast: Tropical Storm Helene set to become major hurricane

Tropical Storm Helene is currently headed through the Yucatan Peninsula bringing up to 12 inches (30.1cm) of rain to the region in Mexico.

On Wednesday morning the weather front is expected to become a hurricane with the possibility of becoming a Category 3 major hurricane by the time it reaches the Florida panhandle on Thursday.

Life-threatening storm surges of 10 to 15 feet (3.1 to 4.6 meters) are expected around the Big Bend.