Sandbag sites across parts of the Tampa Bay area are opening ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by midweek. When it gets a name, it'll be Helene. Area officials are keeping a close eye on the system because the Tampa Bay area is in the cone of uncertainty and could be affected by heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges. Here's a list of sandbag locations open across Tampa Bay: https://www.wtsp.com/article/weather/tropics/sandbag-locations-near-me-tampa-bay-florida/67-2afc534d-5184-4434-bf33-ff64b8a00b57