Some Jamaicans living in Florida have begun to feel the impacts of Hurricane Helene which is now a dangerous Category 4 storm.

The hurricane is on track to make landfall in Florida this evening, but its outer bands have already begun to bring rain and wind to some areas.

The Governors of Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina and Virginia have declared states of emergency ahead of the hurricane’s landfall.

Consul General of Jamaica in Miami, Oliver Mair told IRIE FM news that persons in Tampa are now feeling the effects of the storm.

He said tornadoes have also been reported in some areas.

He reiterated the call for persons to evacuate where needed.