Tropical Storm Helene will bring heavy rain, flooding concerns and gusty winds to the Upstate area of South Carolina. Here is the latest timeline on what to expect: Sign up for our NewslettersTuesday night: Storms moving through the area.

Helene is nearing hurricane strength as it prepares to make landfall in the far northeastern Caribbean Sea early Wednesday, Sept. 25.

The tropics are about to turn active once again, as Hurricane Helene is expected to form in the coming days, aiming for the Big Bend area of Florida.