Tropical Storm Helene has formed in the Caribbean Sea. It's expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves north in the eastern Gulf, eventually making landfall along the Gulf Coast around Thursday evening.

Rain and wind impacts will begin around Tampa Bay on Wednesday, with worsening conditions and dangerous storm surge possible beginning Thursday.

Bay News 9 Meteorologist Kyle Hanson was here at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and answered questions about the storm. Check here to see what to expect.