We're bringing you the most up-to-date information on Hurricane Helene as the storm nears Florida.HURRICANE RESOURCES Hurricane Center Local Forecast RadarFriday, Sept. 271:58 a.m.The storm surge in Citrus County is still flooding roadways. Officials are urging drivers to avoid driving on roadways with standing water. 1:35 a.m.Trees and limbs down across the Big Bend area. Trees and limbs down across the Big Bend area.1:25 a.m.Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office listed several roads that are closed due to flooding. Drivers should avoid the following: 50th St and Causeway 56th St and Adamo W North Branch Rd S US Highway 301 and Hannaway Dr US Hwy 41 from Kracker Ave to Palm Ave1:20 a.m.Clearwater Fire and Rescue is getting crews ready to rescue those with medical issues on Clearwater Beach. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clearwater Fire & Rescue (@clearwaterfireandrescue) 1:15 a.m.Pasco County Sheriff's Office are getting johnboats ready for rescues along US 19. PCSO said that approximately 40 people have been removed from rising floodwaters already. Pasco County Sheriff's Office are getting johnboats ready for rescues along US 19.1:10 a.m.Video shows Manatee River storm surge along Baracarotta Blvd and 1st Ave. Video credit: Bradenton Police Department Video shows Manatee River storm surge along Baracarotta Blvd and 1st Ave. Video credit: Bradenton Police Department1:00 a.m.Photos show flooding along the US 19 corridor. 12:50 a.m.St. Petersburg Northeast Sewer Treatment Facility is now offline. Residents and businesses north of 30th Avenue N and east of I-275/Haines Rd are impacted. It will take a minimum of 48 hours to resume plant operations. Drinking water has not been shut off and running water is still accessible. The City of St. Pete has given the following guidelines for residents in the impacted area:DO NOT: drain water our of sinks, tubs, or toilets because it can cause sewage to back up into homes flush toilets use showers or bathtubs use dishwashers use washing machinesDO: fill up water bottles to brush your teeth outdoors or over a container12:45 a.m.Tracking Hurricane Helene conditions in Tallahassee. Tracking hurricane conditions from Tallahassee12:35 a.m.Floodwaters are quickly moving through Hudson toward US 19. Floodwaters are quickly moving through Hudson12:14 a.m.St. Pete residents say they have never seen flooding like this. Residents say they have never seen water so highThursday, Sept. 2611:56 p.m. Several roads have been closed across the Tampa Bay area due to floodwaters. Avoid the following: US 19 in Pasco County from Main St to Grand Blvd and Main St to River Gulf Rd Hillsborough Ave and Memorial Highway/Sheldon Rd in Hillsborough County 108th Ave in Treasure Island S Spring St/ Lemon St and S Pinellas Ave at Apricot Ct in Tarpon Springs Palma Sola Causeway in Bradenton11:45 p.m.Views from Tampa General Hospital show the parking garage inundated with floodwater. Video credit: Nikala Van Nortwick Video shows flooding at Tampa General Hospital11:26 p.m.Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Taylor Co, Florida about 10 miles WSW of Perry, FL as a Category 4 with winds of 140 mph. 11:15 p.m.Pinellas County's 9-1-1 call volume is extremely high. Thousands of calls above normal have been taken, including hundreds of calls for evacuation help in flooded areas.10:33 p.m.Winds and rains are picking up in Florida's Big Bend area.Watch report from Chad Mills: Dixie County winds and rain from Hurricane Helene10:00 p.m.The US Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog on Thursday after his 36-foot sailboat became disabled and started taking on water off the coast of Sanibel Island. #Breaking @USCG Air Station #Clearwater saved a man & his dog, Thurs., during Hurricane #Helene after his 36-ft sailboat became disabled & started taking on water approximately 25 miles off Sanibel Island. Call the #USCG for help on VHF Ch. 16 or dial 911 for storm distress. #SAR pic.twitter.com/DtdyouxfMN USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) September 27, 20249:45 p.m.An "Extreme Wind Warning" has been issued for the Big Bend area. It does not include downtown Tallahassee. 9:40 p.m.U.S. 301 from Desoto Road to Hannaway Drive is closed, HCSO said. 9:36 p.m.A sign fell on a car as it drove on I-4 during Hurricane Helene. Law enforcement has been working at the scene and said one person died.This story is developing and will be updated as we get more information. Pole falls on car on I-49:33 p.m.Clearwater has entered major flooding level as Hurricane Helene's surge continues to move through the Tampa Bay region. 9:10 p.m.One-third of Pinellas County customers are without power as Helene continues hitting the area. 9:00 p.m.Conditions have deteriorated along Bayshore Blvd as the area is overwhelmed with floodwater. Helene brings flooding to Bayshore Blvd.8:58 p.m.Rain is starting to pickup in the Big Bend area of Florida.See update from Reporter Chad Mills: Big Bend area starting to see rain from Helene8:39 p.m.TPD is advising drivers to avoid roadways leading to and from Davis Islands as they are currently experiencing heavy flooding. Access to Tampa General Hospital is still open. 8:25 p.m.Law enforcement blocking roads in Sarasota as water levels rise. See update from Reporter Kylie McGivern: Flooded roads at night in Sarasota County8:05 p.m.St. Petersburg had a recorded wind gust of 82 mph, the strongest so far here in Tampa Bay. 7:39 p.m.TARPON SPRINGS PD: Reports have been received of live wires down, downed trees blocking roadways, and water covered roadways.  Residents are urged to avoid travel during these dangerous conditions. 6:55 p.m.The eye of Helene has now passed Tampa Bay. 6:26 p.m.All bridges across Tampa Bay are now closed to drivers. 6:21 p.m.The NHC said Helene is now a Category 4 hurricane. 5:29 p.m.All bridges for Pinellas County are closed, including the Skyway, Howard Frankland, Courtney Campbell, and Gandy. Barrier Island bridges will be shut down to incoming traffic around 6 p.m. Residents still on the islands can still evacuate out on the bridges.5:05 p.m.The Courtney Campbell Causeway has been closed in both directions by the Florida Highway Patrol.4:47 p.m.Helene takes down a BP on 15th Avenue and South 24th Street in St. Petersburg. Video credit: Sevell Brown III. Helene takes down BP station4:39 p.m.Eastbound lanes on the Courtney Campbell Causeway are being shut down due to winds and surf on the road. Westbound lanes will also close soon.4:23 p.m.Downed power lines were reported in St Petersburg.3:44 p.m.The Howard Frankland Bridge is officially closed to drivers.3:26 p.m.Here's a very unique view of Hurricane Helene from the International Space Station. The International Space Station's view of Hurricane Helene3:18 p.m.Sarasota County deputies are assisting the Sarasota County Fire Department with a structure collapse in the 300 block of 1st Street East in Nokomis. 2:39 p.m.Helene is now officially a Category 3 hurricane with winds up to 120 mph.1:47 p.m.Reporter Chad Mills in Horseshoe Beach where conditions are picking up before landfall. Reporter Chad Mills in Horseshoe Beach before landfall1:42 p.m.The Sunshine Skyway Bridge across Tampa Bay has been closed by the Florida Highway Patrol.1:38 p.m.ABC Action News Meteorologist Greg Dee explains the science behind why Hurricane Helene is NOT turning to the east and the forecast for the Tampa Bay area is not changing. Meteorologist Greg Dee explains why Helene IS NOT turning east1:28 p.m.Officials are reminding residents to avoid going into the water and driving on flooded roads. 1:25 p.m.Bayshore Blvd along Tampa Bay is already experiencing flooding issues long before Hurricane Helene is expected to pass west of the area. Watch: Bayshore Blvd in Tampa starts flooding hours ahead of Hurricane Helene1:07 p.m.ABC Action News Anchor Paul LaGrone is in Tallahassee as they prepare for Hurricane Helene. Paul LaGrone in Tallahassee as they prepare for Hurricane Helene12:55 p.m.Hillsborough County officials are asking those with non-emergency storm questions to contact their storm line at 833-427-8676.12:35 p.m.Reporter Robert Boyd talks to a driver on Anna Maria Island. Robert Boyd live in Manatee County | 12:30 pm12:30 pm.City of Tampa officials detail their final preparations ahead of Hurricane Helene. City of Tampa officials provide update on Hurricane Helene12:24 p.m.Airlines have canceled more than 1,000 flights Thursday. Southwest, American, and Delta have all canceled at least 114 flights as of 12:30 p.m.Tampa International Airport, which is closed Thursday, has 422 cancellations while Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has had 136 cancellations.12:15 p.m.The John Ringling Causeway has been shut down west of Bird Key, per FDOT.12:05 p.m.Reporter Keely McCormick is live in Sarasota, where winds are picking up. Keely McCormick live in Sarasota | 11:30am11:53 amWaves crashing into the Howard Frankland Bridge in Tampa. Some of the waves are cresting above the level of the road. 11:33 a.m.Reporter Heather Leigh shows flooding down Bayshore in Tampa. Heather Leigh live in Tampa11:13 a.m.The NHC said Helene was about 255 miles southwest of Tampa with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and was moving north-northeast at 14 mph.11:07 a.m.Roads begin to flood in Tampa. Residents can use the Tampa street flooding map to check which roads are closed. 10:51 a.m.Video from viewer Terance Eady shows minor flooding already impacting Bayshore along Tampa Bay. High tide is not for another 12 hours. Watch: Tampa Bay starts to wash ashore hours ahead of Hurricane Helene10:14 a.m.Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties announced that their schools will remain closed on Friday, Sept. 27.10:13 a.m.Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno shares a video of flooding in Ft. Myers. Ft Myers Beach is experiencing localized flooding. Avoid the area. Do not drive through standing water. pic.twitter.com/dMz5kw3CBt Carmine Marceno - Floridas Law and Order Sheriff (@SheriffLeeFL) September 26, 20249:52 a.m.Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update on the storm. 9:49 a.m.In the event of a power outage, ABC Action News has multiple radio partners to help keep you informed while you ride out the storm. 9:31 a.m.Pinellas County officials stressed that all evacuations must be completed by 12 p.m. on Thursday.9:16 a.m.USPS is temporarily suspending operations in several Florida cities due to the approach of Hurricane Helene.8:35 a.m.Treasure Island is seeing major flooding in the Sunset Beach neighborhood.