TPA tracks Hurricane Helene as storm approaches Florida
The Hurricane is headed north and is forecast to affect Florida's Gulf Coast early Thursday.
Tampa International Airport officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Helene expected to affect Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center predicts Helene will make landfall as a major hurricane somewhere between Alabama and Tampa Bay by Thursday or Friday.
For the latest information and forecast, go to the NHC advisory website here: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
The Airport is working with the National Weather Service to determine potential impacts from the advancing system, including the potential for heavy rain, high winds and storm surge. TPA officials will announce any preparations that may impact flight operations as the possible path of the system comes into better focus. The Airport is currently open and operating normally.
People with travel plans in and out of TPA later this week should watch for updates. Some tips for travelers:
Please contact your airline for the latest flight information. TPA will announce if flight operations are affected by the storm, but airlines are responsible for their schedules.
Monitor the weather closely. Please stay up to date on forecasts for your area and any regions to which you may be traveling to or from.
Follow TPA social media for the latest updates. Our account on X (formerly Twitter), @FlyTPA, will be the place to find the most recent updates.