sandbags

Forecasters say the storm, to be named Helene, could impact the Florida panhandle. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in Leon County by the end of the week.

With heavy rainfall anticipated in Monday’s forecast, Leon County and Tallahassee governments will open sandbag locations for residents.

Leon County and the City of Tallahassee now have sandbags available to the public at more than half a dozen locations.

A flash flood watch is in effect until 8AM Thursday for the Big Bend. Periods of heavy rainfall and potentially severe weather are forecast.

With the threat of a potentially re-energized Tropical Storm Fred looming, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County Government are opening sandbag locations.

City officials are telling residents to come with their own shovels to Jackson Bluff Road, near Appleyard at the Messer South Parking lot. That’s where…