Helium-filled balloons could soon be a thing of the past.
At Ehrle's Party Supply, 4430 S. Memorial Dr., the shortage means fewer balloons going out the door.
In fact, the owners tell us they must limit the number of helium orders or turn some people down.
Due to the shortage, prices at the store have doubled since February.
Floyd Hannah has co-owned the store with his wife for 32 years and says he hasn't seen anything like it.
Some experts say helium, as we know it, could be gone by 2016.
"Somebody that's born 5 years from now may never really get to enjoy or see the magic of helium-filled balloons," says Hannah.
The ballooning crisis will not just affect birthday parties.
Helium is used in hospital MRI scanners and flat-screen TVs.
