Next tropical threat brewing in Caribbean with eyes on Gulf as development odds increase

The Southeast is still reeling from Hurricane Helene's deadly punch, but attention will soon need to return to the Caribbean as the tropics’ next act begins to brew, with steadily increasing odds of another tropical system developing within the next week. 

Helene latest: Death toll climbs to 56, millions without power

Helene's path of destruction has left at least 56 people dead and entire homes and neighborhoods washed away in the Appalachian Mountains.

U-Haul offers free month of storage for Helene victims

Helene has caused more than 50 deaths and brought widespread flooding and destruction to Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee.

Minnesota weather: Summer feel to this fall weekend

This fall weekend will feel like summer with temperatures climbing both Saturday and Sunday. 

MN weather: Summer feel to this fall weekend
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Temperatures are climbing into the 80s on both Saturday and Sunday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.

Tennessee hospital floods, forcing 'dangerous' helicopter rescue

Catastrophic flooding from Tropical Storm Helene forced a “dangerous rescue situation" at a hospital in northeast Tennessee.

Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia

Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.

Tropical Storm Helene moves north after landfall
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Recovery efforts are starting as Tropical Storm Helene moves north into Georgia and the Carolinas after making landfall in Florida.

MN weather: Toasty sunshine continues Friday
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Above-average temperatures are sticking around for a few more days with a daytime high of 85 degrees in the metro. Enjoy the abundance of sunshine and blue skies on Friday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has your forecast.

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Tropical Storm Helene brings heavy rain inland
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Helene weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night. The storm continues to push northeast bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Georgia and the Carolinas.

Tropical Storm Helene disrupting travel in US
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Tropical Storm Helene is causing travel delays across the country. While things appear to be relatively smooth sailing at MSP Friday morning, there have been about 700 cancellations and 1200 flight delays across the country, and the numbers continue to climb. Almost all the canceled flights are either in or out of areas impacted by Helene, including at the Atlanta airport. FOX 9?s Se Kwon is at the MSP Airport with more.

Category 4 Hurricane Helene slams Florida
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Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a Category 4 on Thursday night, causing flooding and extensive damage. On Friday morning, it was downgraded to a tropical storm and continues moving inland, bringing heavy rain to Atlanta and the Carolinas. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest update on the storm.

Minnesota weather: Deja vu Friday as the toasty sunshine continues

The above-average temperatures are sticking around for another toasty day on Friday, but cooler weather is on the way. 

Watch: Drone video from inside Hurricane Helene

A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

MN weather: Toasty sunshine continues Friday
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Above-average temperatures are sticking around for a few more days with a daytime high of 85 degrees in the metro. Enjoy the abundance of sunshine and blue skies on Friday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.