Part of Marion County is under a hurricane warning advisory Thursday morning.▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWSThe warning comes as Hurricane Helene continues to gain strength in the Gulf of Mexico.Leaders in Marion County have been preparing for Helene over the week.

Almost all of Central Florida will remain under tornado watch through Thursday night as Hurricane Helene gains strength and moves closer to the Gulf Coast.>> Watch live team coverage hereSign up for our NewslettersActive alerts: Tornado warning issued for Volusia County until 4:45 p.

Tropical Storm Helene was gaining strength on Wednesday and headed for a Thursday landfall along Florida's Big Bend region. The storm could reach Category 3 or even Category 4 strength, according to forecasters.

As Tropical Storm Helene, the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, makes its way towards Florida, here is what people in Marion County need to know about evacuations, school closings,

Marion County residents take proactive measures to secure their homes and assist neighbors as Hurricane Helene approaches.

Marion County Public Schools will be closed Thursday as the area braces for the weather system coming this way. Here's what we know so far about Helene.

Marion County schools are closed on Thursday. People with special needs can check in at West Port High School starting at 2 pm tomorrow. The school will be open to the public starting at 4 pm. For a list of sandbag locations, click here.