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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Heather Hollingsworth and Luis Alberto Cruz

Tropical Storm Helene strengthens as hurricane warnings cover parts of Florida and Mexico

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Tropical Storm Helene was rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and expected to become a hurricane Wednesday while moving north along Mexico's coast toward the U.S., prompting residents to evacuate, schools to close and officials to declare emergencies in Florida and Georgia.

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