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DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn next tonight to two new tropical threats we're watching at this hour. Of course, the question, could either of them make it to the US mainland. Chief meteorologist Ginger Zee back with us tonight tracking it all. Hi, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And good evening tonight from Tampa. We are here tonight as millions now brace for landfall. A major category 3 hurricane with 120-mile-an-hour winds, just 50 miles now from Sarasota, set to make landfall sometime between 8:30 and 10:00 PM Eastern tonight. Of course, that could still change. But this hurricane is closing in at this hour. And authorities are warning of an historic and dangerous storm surge. There have been at least 20 reported tornadoes on the ground already here. You can see the winds whipping behind us, already here tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I heard it's going to tell me how to live my life. That was in the promos, so I'm looking forward to that. What I can tell you is we had the hottest October temperatures on record. Not just in Phoenix, because it feels like we talk about them every day. But for Tucson, Palm Springs, Yuma, lots of spots have not seen an October temperature that warm. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's go to Ginger. (Off-camera) ...so much. Thank you. So, every two seconds, someone needs blood in the US. But right now we are facing a crisis with fewer young people donating than ever. This segment is sponsored by Abbott, and they are partnering with the Big Ten conference to score a touchdown with a nationwide blood donation competition. We were there for their kickoff event. Check it out. GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) So hard to see. All right, Janai, thank you for your reporting. The remnants of Helene are still bringing rain to parts of the US, while a new threat to the Gulf is taking shape. And you know that Ginger is tracking that for us. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's get right to chief meteorologist Ginger Zee. Ginger, you warned of the potential dangers of this storm. But really just to see it, it's just devastating for so many people. And you were saying earlier, parts of the remnants of this still churning and actually affecting some of the people who were hit by the storm already. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REBECCA JARVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Jonathan. Thanks so much for keeping us posted on your community there and please stay safe. We are going back now to Ginger, who has the storm warnings, as this storm is moving inland. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) First look at the top stories breaking at 8. We start with the powerful storm that is moving right now. Overnight, Helene was the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in Florida's big bend region. Want to go back to Ginger leading our storm coverage in Treasure Island, Florida. Good morning, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Florida's big bend region on record. It's brought massive amounts of rain, historic flooding. We have team coverage across the storm zone starting with Ginger in Treasure Island, Florida. Good morning, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. And we begin tonight with Hurricane Helene, just upgraded to what they're calling now an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane, set to make landfall just a short time from now, already 130-mile-an-hour winds. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

JUJU CHANG (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Victor, thank you. We go now to ABC's chief meteorologist Ginger Zee in St. Petersburg. Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's get right to chief meteorologist Ginger Zee. She's in Treasure Island, Florida tonight. Ginger, I know the National Hurricane Center is out with its newest forecast. You've been studying it. What do you see? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. We begin tonight with two breaking stories. This toxic leak. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Meantime, back here in the US tonight, the new tropical threat gaining strength, set to become a hurricane before it hits the US. The state of emergency in Florida at this hour already, getting ready for potential landfall as a category 3 hurricane. Let's get right to chief Let's get right to chief meteorologist Ginger Zee with the timing and the track of this. Hi, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Rebecca, I finally got to get in the first episode of the, the latest season, and it is my chocolate. Thank you so much. All right. So let's get to something else here. A first look at the trailer for the new docuseries, "Scamanda." It's based on the hugely popular podcast. Take a look. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's bring in Ginger where millions are on alert as this storm moves north, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Right now. Now, "Dancing With the Stars" is back tonight, season 33. Can you believe it? Contestants are ready to strut their stuff in the ballroom. We got to go backstage and see them get ready to dance the night away. One of the finalists of season 22, Ginger, I remember being in the ballroom and seeing you in action. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

REBECCA JARVIS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Thank you, Gorge. We turn now to the tropical storm warning in the Carolinas. The coast is getting slammed with heavy rain and potential flooding. And Ginger is here with those details. Good morning, Ging. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now let's go to Ginger. (Off-camera) Thank you, George. We with are outside now with a great crowd, celebrating National Guacamole Day. "GMA" lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto here with me to dip into the fun. You see what I did there? GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are tracking this life-threatening storm tonight bringing severe flooding in parts of North Carolina before this system then heads to the northeast, eventually Philadelphia and New York City. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

WHIT JOHNSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, a lot on the line with this strike. Alex, thank you. We turn now to the storm battering the south. The remnants of hurricane Francine bringing heavy rains and a flash flood threat across the region. Ginger is here tracking it all for us. Ginger, good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GINGER ZEE (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And with all the fires, even if you're not right next to the fire, this air quality problem is spreading, and so Las Vegas you can't even see. You'd be able to see it through there, but that's all smoke. They had to cancel outdoor activities in some of the schools. Look at this. We're kind of stuck in this. And they've got fire alerts throughout the plains. Your local weather now in 30 seconds. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Oh, my gosh. It is puppy madness here. Welcome back to "Good Morning America." It's the moment we've all been waiting for. Our longtime "GMA" tradition continues this morning. We are introducing American Girl's newest girl of the year. We have an amazing group of excited kids and adoptable puppies. I said adoptable. They are so cute. So, check them out. And they're all here for the big reveal. All right. So, girls, are you ready? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) You, you've been (inaudible) about that. Yeah, we'll have that later. But we're gonna begin with Francine, leaving a path of destruction after making landfall as a category two hurricane in the Gulf. The storm is moving north after unleashing heavy rain and flooding throughout that region. Ginger, of course, will have the track. But Matt Rivers is gonna start us off in hard hit Houma, Louisiana, with the latest. Good morning, Matt. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're going to bring in Ginger now. You've got the track and timing? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We're going to turn now to the Gulf Coast bracing for a hurricane. The storm is expected to strengthen before it makes landfall tomorrow. Ginger is here with the track and timing of Francine. Good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Let's get right to Ginger Zee with the latest forecast, the latest track of this. Hi, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We turn now to Tropical Storm Francine on track to become a hurricane, set to hit the Gulf Coast. The storm surge up to ten feet. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Well, that's the situation there. We're gonna bring, thank you, Mola. We're gonna bring in Ginger with the Gulf Coast is on alert for a possible hurricane? Good morning. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are back with the 58th annual CMA Awards. Just moments ago, the Country Music Association revealed their nominees for the ceremony, and Ginger is here to tell us about music's biggest night. Ging? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We continue with the other news tonight, to the Tropical Storm Francine just forming in the gulf and growing stronger, set to become a hurricane as it takes aim at the US. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Yeah, look like they're making the parents accountable as well. Faith, thank you so much for that. We're gonna turn now to the flash flooding threat along the Gulf Coast. Ginger has the track and timing of the storm, as well as the heat wave in the west. Good morning, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) They have been excited all morning. Also right now "The View" is kicking off season 28 with a brand new studio. We got an exclusive behind the scenes look from Ginger. Hey, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) But we begin with the extreme weather across the country, including dangerous conditions in the west. Millions are on alert for heat and fire, as temperatures soar in a September heat wave. Plus the flash flooding across the Deep South. Ginger starts us off with all of this. Good morning, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Just a few minutes away we're going to start with a look at the top stories breaking at 8. Extreme weather across the country right now, including dangerous conditions in the west. Millions on alert for heat and fire as temperatures soar in this September heat wave. There are also flash floods across the deep south. Want to go back to Ginger. Good morning, Ginger. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MICHAEL STRAHAN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Oh Ginger, you're so lucky. (Off-camera) I know. This is fun. LARA SPENCER (ABC NEWS) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good to see those prices dropping. All right, Trevor, thank you so much. And as people get ready to travel for the holiday, let's go ahead and bring in Ginger with a look at the forecast. It is messy out there right now. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GIO BENITEZ (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And as people get ready to travel for the holiday, Ginger has the forecast here. Hey, Ging. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]