Tropical storm conditions are anticipated over portions of western Cuba and the Yucatan Peninsula's northwestern coast, where hurricane conditions are possible. Helene is also expected to increase in strength over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, becoming a major hurricane as it approaches the northeastern Gulf Coast on Thursday.

Tropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before landfall, bringing moderate wind and heavy rain to Bay County.

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.