Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. The eye of the storm hit about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, Florida, around 11:10 p.m. ET before moving inland towards southern Georgia. By 1 a.m. Friday, it had weakened to a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph as it moved into Georgia. Helene was expected to bring a wind swath of over 400 miles wide and “unsurvivable” storm surge, prompting states like Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to declare emergencies.
The storm initially formed as a tropical storm in the western Caribbean Sea before intensifying and causing flooding in the Cayman Islands. Flooding remains a major concern in North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina as Helene continues to move inland. Residents in these areas are urged to stay updated on the storm’s progress and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Live updates on Hurricane Helene are available for those in affected regions to track the storm’s movements and potential impacts.
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