A spokesperson for Waffle House did not say how many restaurants would close in preparation for Hurricane Helene, saying it's 'wait and see' for now.

If your Waffle House still serves waffles, things may not be so bad after all. But if it’s closed - buckle up, it’s time to hunker down.

When Waffle House boards up, you know it's time to get out. Hurricane Helene is nearing the Florida coastline, and the Category 2 hurricane looks like it will cause catastrophic damage. NBC News reported that the hurricane is barrelling toward Florida and could be an intense Category 3 hurricane by the time it hits land,