Tallahassee and surrounding areas are on the edge of the forecast cone for potential Hurricane Helene later this week, the National Hurricane Center said. Here’s the latest forecast track.

Forecasters say the storm, to be named Helene, could impact the Florida panhandle. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected in Leon County by the end of the week.

As the tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico continues to strengthen, forecasters are closely monitoring its potential to develop into Hurricane Helene. The National Hurricane Center has indicated that the system could become a tropical storm within the next 24 hours and possibly a hurricane by midweek.