Helene Hitting Air, Sea Travel Already

Notice to travelers: "PACK YOUR PATIENCE."

Across the state of Florida this morning, according to Flight Aware , there are already 8000+ flights delayed, a number almost certainly to rise as Helene gets closer.

Destinations seeing a mounting impact include arrivals and departures in Tallahassee, Tampa & Ft Myers. Tallahassee's and Tampa's airports suspended flights at 2am today.

SW Florida International Airport reports; Air Canada, American, Breeze, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United and WestJet have cancelled flight operations today.

Port Miami passengers are being told check emails and phones for updates.