CINCINNATI — As Tropical Storm Helene continues to push northward, southern Ohio is beginning to feel its effects.

Kings Island announced it would be closed Friday night because of the National Weather Service's forecast of high winds and rain.

"Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our guests and associates," the park said in a post on X, formally known as Twitter.

Visitors with an admission ticket for Sept. 27 will be able to use it any other day the park is open through Sunday, Nov. 3.