The Tampa Bay area is preparing to feel the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 storm before landfall on Thursday. In preparation for the incoming tropical weather, counties are beginning to issue mandatory evacuations. Read more: https://www.wtsp.com/article/weather/hurricane/tropics-hurricane-helene-evacuations-tampa-bay-weather-forecast/67-f1642966-616b-4c81-b325-46d17f348190