Georgia Emergency Management recommends preparing in advance of the storm, turn on weather alerts for storm updates.

Many areas are forecast to see dangerous storm surges, especially between Panama City and Tampa. The coast stretching from Ochlockonee River to Chassahowitzka could see between 10 and 15 feet of water. Nearby areas could see between 5 and 10 feet of water, and the Tampa Bay area is forecast to experience between 5 and 8 feet of storm surge.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency will hold a briefing on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how the state is preparing for Tropical Storm Helene. GEMA Director Chris Stallings will speak at 3 p.