Tallahassee weather

Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency as the Panhandle and other parts of north Florida get hit with frigid weather and the possibility of snow and ice.

Florida Senate President Benjamin Albritton released a letter Monday announcing that legislative committee meetings are cancelled this week ahead of winter storm weather set to hit North Florida Tuesday and Wednesday.

Forecasters are predicting extreme cold for the Panhandle and Big Bend. A wintry mix of snow and sleet is also expected throughout the area. Some local schools have announced closures others say they're monitoring the situation.

Hurricanes are getting stronger and more frequent. Tornado alley is shifting eastward toward the panhandle. Climate change is heating oceans. Tim Miller talks about it on "Speaking Of."

Helene is expected to be a major storm and create large amounts of debris, knock out electricity for days, and bring a massive storm surge in the Big Bend region.

Hurricane Helene is projected to be a Category 4 hurricane when it makes landfall in the Big Bend region Thursday night or Friday morning.

Stay informed with hourly updates on Helene as it makes its way toward Florida's Gulf Coast.

Several counties have issued mandatory evacuation orders ahead of Helene’s anticipated landfall Thursday night. Leon County has also opened an additional risk shelter.

Helene is getting closer to the southern Gulf of Mexico with Tallahassee in its sights. It's expected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall late Thursday.

The governor says forecasters are calling for a major hurricane. But he says just how strong the storm gets could be determined by the path it takes.