Hurricane Helen is causing schools, government agencies and businesses across Central Florida to decide whether to close or remain open during the storm.

Hurricane Helene officially formed late Wednesday morning as it moved closer to Florida and continued to strengthen on its way to Florida’s Panhandle. Local officials cautioned even though the storm will likely hit the other side of the state, it’s expected to bring lots of rain and strong winds to the Space Coast, and preparations need to be made.

Here comes Hurricane Helene — and a flurry of cancellations and closures around Tampa Bay. We’ll be updating this list as the storm gets closer. Cultural institutions The Tampa Museum of Art is closed Wednesday and Thursday.