Helene reached hurricane status Wednesday and was forecast to grow more powerful and dangerous before making landfall late Thursday on Florida's Gulf Coast as a devastating, Category 3 hurricane.

Tropical Storm Helene continues to strengthen and is forecast to make landfall on the Big Bend Coast of Florida late Thursday ...

The county is expected to see tropical storm force winds. Here's a look at the forecast and county preparations.

Check here for updates on closures, weather forecasts and more in Volusia and Flagler counties as Hurricane Helene approaches on Wednesday.