Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph. It weakened to a Category 1 as it moved inland, but the threat of life-threatening storm surge, winds, and heavy rain continued. Forecasters warned of a wind swath over 400 miles wide and the potential for “unsurvivable” storm surge. Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina declared emergencies ahead of the storm, with flooding a concern in several states. Helene started as a tropical storm in the western Caribbean Sea, causing flooding in the Cayman Islands before strengthening into a powerful hurricane. Residents in the affected areas were advised to stay updated on the storm’s progress and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
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