Across Volusia County, residents were making final preparations for Helene’s impact here, which is expected to include as much as 6 inches of rain in some areas, wind gusts up to 50-60 mph, hazardous surf conditions and the potential for tornadoes.

Tropical Storm Helene is intensifying in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is projected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday evening,

The district canceled after-school activities Wednesday as well in preparation for Helene, which is expected to make landfall as a hurricane on Gulf.

Tropical storm-force wind gusts, rainfall of 3-6 inches and storm surges of up to 3 feet are possible in Volusia County on Thursday.

With the risk for significant flooding and Georgia in the path of Hurricane Helene, some school districts are changing their plans for athletic events and after-school activities.