How to Stream Helene Hurricane Coverage on Weather Channel, for Free, More
Hurricane Helene could be the strongest storm to make landfall in the United States in more than a year.
Tropical Storm Helene is shaping up to be one of the worst storms in recent memory. Helene is forecast to make landfall on the Florida panhandle on Thursday, Sept. 26, and could strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane in that time, meaning that wind speeds could top out at 129 miles per hour. It’s currently expected to intensify significantly in the next few days before hitting Florida near the Big Bend region of the state on Thursday, putting Tallahassee and other cities directly in its path.
“Helene is forecast to intensify and be near hurricane strength Wednesday in the far northwestern Caribbean Sea. It is expected to intensify into a major hurricane before it approaches the northeastern Gulf Coast on Thursday. Areas along the Florida Panhandle and the Florida West Gulf Coast should monitor the National Hurricane Center for the latest forecast updates,” the National Weather Service said in a statement.
Floridians who need to know exactly when and where the storm will hit will want to make sure they have access to potentially life-saving information found on local and national TV channels. There are several live TV streaming services that will allow you to watch coverage of Helene, as well as free streaming options that carry local news networks.
Many of these streamers and apps also allow viewers to watch on their phones, so even if you’re faced with the prospect of losing power, you can stay up-to-date on Helene news with these sources via a mobile device.
How to Stream Hurricane Helene Coverage on The Weather Channel with a Live TV Streaming Service
There are multiple live TV services that will allow you to watch Hurricane Helene coverage on The Weather Channel, one of the most trusted names in weather coverage for decades. Viewers will find this channel on DIRECTV STREAM, Frndly TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV.
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM is our first choice for watching Helene coverage on The Weather Channel, because of its five-day free trial and the availability of local channels in most markets. Fubo also offers a free trial, but it varies in length to as short as one day, which probably won’t be enough to get you all the Helene coverage you need.
You’ll have to grab DIRECTV STREAM’s CHOICE package or higher to get The Weather Channel, which is normally $109, but is currently offering $20 off per month for three months to new customers after the free trial ends.
Frndly TV
The slimmed-down channel bundle Frndly TV offers The Weather Channel and select other cable networks, and its plans start at just $8 per month. It also comes with a seven-day free trial, though it does not feature any local broadcast channels of any kind. You’ll get plenty of Helene coverage on The Weather Channel with this service, but more localized details on how your area will be affected may not be available.
Fubo
Fubo is a good option for watching The Weather Channel, though as mentioned its free trial can vary in length depending on what time of month you sign up. Fubo offers local channels in most markets, as well as cable news channels like CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC to keep up with all the latest details. Plans start at $95 including a regional sports network fee.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV also carries The Weather Channel and local networks in its base plans, and it comes with a three-day free trial for new customers. In an emergency, this is a good option for watching up-to-the-minute Helene coverage. After the trial, plans with the Disney Bundle included in the price cost $77 per month.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV carries The Weather Channel as well as local networks in most areas around the United States. Its free trial lasts up to two weeks, after which plans start at $73.
How to Watch Hurricane Helene Coverage on The Weather Channel TV App?
The Weather Channel offers a streaming service of its own called The Weather Channel TV App. It’s available directly to consumers, so no cable, satellite, or live TV streaming subscription is required to watch. Viewers can subscribe for $3 per month or $30 per year following a weeklong free trial.
The trick with this option is that you cannot watch it on your computer, your mobile device, or Apple TV. It’s only available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Xfinity Flex devices.
How Do You Watch Hurricane Helene Coverage Free on Fox Weather?
Fox Weather is a free ad-supported TV (FAST) platform that allows viewers to stream breaking weather news across the United States. It’s available on a multitude of platforms, including connected TVs, desktop, and mobile devices. Click here to be taken to the Fox Weather site and get the latest updates on Helene available.
How to Watch Hurricane Helene Coverage with NewsON
NewsON is a free streaming service that offers live, local news coverage from hundreds of partner stations across the United States. Stations in affected areas available include Tampa (WFLA, WTSP, WTVT, WFTS), Tallahassee (WTXL), Pensacola (WPMI), (WEAR), and more, and NewsON can be found on its own website, as well as Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, or your Android or iOS mobile devices.
How to Watch Hurricane Helene Coverage on Haystack News
Haystack News is another free streaming service that partners with local news stations to offer coverage of important stories. Its Weather section is currently mostly dedicated to news about Helene, and it has meteorologist reports from ABC News, Scripps News, CNN and other partners. It also has content from WC TV and WTXL in Tallahassee, as well as WJAX and WFOX in Jacksonville and seven partner stations in Tampa Bay.
How to Get Free, Live Updates on Hurricane Helene from Local Now
Local Now is a free service that provides coverage from local stations around the country, including many in Florida. You can enter your location and get updates on the forecast specific to your location, or watch updates from WFTV, ABC Action News Tampa Bay, ABC 27 in Tallahassee, and other channels.