Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Update

Leon County has been in close coordination with the National Weather Service and our local first responder agencies to monitor Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, soon to be Tropical Storm Helene.

As forecasted, the eye of the storm may go directly through the center of Leon County as a fast-traveling major hurricane bringing significant rain and hurricane-force winds, causing flooding and structural damage.

Now is the time to ensure you, your family, your pets, and your neighbors are prepared by gathering essential supplies and staying informed. For up-to-the-minute information and to download the Citizens Connect App to receive emergency notifications right to your phone, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/ei.

Weather Update

As of 4 p.m. today, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is projected to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall in Florida’s Panhandle late Wednesday night into Thursday. The storm is expected to bring dangerous conditions, including heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and coastal flooding. Leon County could see between 6 to 8 inches of rain, with tropical-storm-force winds possibly escalating to hurricane-force gusts. Localized flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, remains an area of focus for first responders.

The most likely timing for Leon County to experience impacts is late Wednesday through Thursday. Prolonged rainfall could lead to flash flooding, and rising river levels may result in hazardous conditions in flood-prone areas. The most severe threat, however, remains hurricane-force winds that could cause widespread power outages, significant property damage, and put lives at risk.

Leon County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the storm and its track closely over the night tonight into Tuesday morning. Following data from the Hurricane Hunter airplanes, the track will be much more certain at that time.

Sandbag Locations

Leon County sandbags are available at the following locations:

• Leon County’s Northeast Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road
• Apalachee Regional Park (Solid Waste Management Facility), 7550 Apalachee Parkway
• Fred George Park, 3043 Capital Circle NW
• Intersection of Oak Ridge Road and Ranchero Road
• Fort Braden Community Park, 15000 Blountstown Hwy

• LeonReady.com – The Leon Ready website is a hub of resources to help you, your family and your neighborhood prepare for disasters. There are a variety of resources available, like the County’s Disaster Survival Guide, a full list of disaster supplies for your disaster bucket, and so much more, to increase your readiness. 
• Download the Leon County Citizens Connect Mobile App - The Citizens Connect mobile app puts timely emergency notifications at your fingertips through push notifications on your smartphone or other device. Be the first to know about shelter locations, road closures and service changes by downloading the application on the Apple and Google Play stores. 
• Visit the Leon County Emergency Information Portal - Hosting the same information as the Citizens Connect app, the Emergency Information Portal can be accessed on a desktop or a mobile browser by visiting LeonCountyFL.gov/ei. 
• For updates from the City of Tallahassee and City services, visit Talgov.com. 

For more information, please contact Leon County Community and Media Relations at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.

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