Hold on tight, folks! Hurricane Helene is here and it’s bringing surprises like storm surges and tornado watches! Find out why it's making waves from Florida to Georgia!
Hurricane Helene has taken the tropics by storm, currently ramping up its intensity to a dangerous Category 4 hurricane. As it barrels toward Florida’s Big Bend this evening, residents and authorities are bracing themselves for what’s being dubbed a potentially catastrophic event. With expectations of storm surges reaching an alarming 15 to 20 feet along the Gulf Coast, there’s no time to spare for evacuation protocols. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has been keeping a close eye on developments, issuing weather updates to ensure everyone remains informed of the evolving situation.
This formidable storm isn’t just stopping in Florida; it has Georgia in its sights as well. Forecasters are issuing warnings across the state, predicting that Hurricane Helene could bring not just fierce winds but also flash flooding and the risk of tornadoes. Communities are on high alert, and many residents are tackling the dual challenge of preparing for the hurricane while trying to figure out their best escape route, all while hoping their favorite snacks don’t get blown away!
As Helene continues to move inland, it places various areas—including Atlanta—under severe weather warnings. Those lucky enough to be about 39 to 73 mph away from the main branch of the hurricane may still experience tropical storm-force winds. The National Weather Service is staying on their toes, sharing real-time updates and advising locals on how to stay safe. With all the commotion, it’s hard to keep track of just how rapidly this hurricane is evolving and its possible path beyond the Sunshine State.
In the midst of a hurricane frenzy, it’s incredible to think how hurricanes are formed! These atmospheric wonders need warm ocean waters, an unstable atmosphere, and very little wind shear to grow into a formidable force. Did you know that the power of these storms can be so immense that a well-formed hurricane can release heat energy equivalent to a 10-megaton nuclear bomb every 20 minutes? That’s why they can leave such lasting impacts on the regions they hit! Furthermore, for every degree Celsius that sea surface temperatures rise, the potential intensity of hurricanes increases, contributing to more intense storms like Hurricane Helene.
Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida's Big Bend this evening as a major Category 4 hurricane, bringing the risk of catastrophic damage.
Storm surge on Florida's Gulf Coast could reach 15 to 20 feet near where the storm makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The Pasco Sheriff's Office continues to monitor Hurricane Helene. Pasco County is currently under a Hurricane Warning. The latest update from the National ...
All of Georgia remains under warnings through Friday. This storm may have hurricane or tropical storm force winds, flooding and tornadoes, among other hazards.
Hurricane Helene threatens flash flooding all the way up to Atlanta, with a swath of FL in the path of 15-20 ft. storm surge and mandatory evacuation orders ...
A tornado watch is in effect for Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties until 8 p.m. Thursday as dangerous Hurricane Helene speeds toward ...
The National Weather Service in Melbourne meteorologists said tropical storm-force wind gusts are occurring across east central Florida, which includes the ...
Live updates: Helene is now a major Cat. 4 hurricane on path toward Florida landfall. In addition to "potentially catastrophic" winds, Helene could bring storm ...
A tropical storm warning is issued when sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less. A tornado ...
Forecasters issued dire warnings, saying the storm would likely continue growing stronger and larger before coming ashore on the Gulf Coast late on ...
Storm surge: The Hurricane Center reports water levels are roughly 6 feet higher than the mean at Clearwater Beach and Cedar Key. Officials say a storm surge as ...
Potentially catastrophic storm surge accompanied it. Potentially historic rainfall flooding, damaging winds and some tornadoes will push inland in the Southeast ...
As Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night, as a tropical storm warning remains in effect for all of South Florida.
Helene has weakened to a tropical storm and is moving north across Georgia, bringing strong winds and heavy rain in what the National Hurricane Center ...
At least 6 people have died from Hurricane Helene, which has weakened to a tropical storm Friday as it moves inland through Georgia.
Hurricane Helene has weakened into a tropical storm over Georgia after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.
Tropical Storm Helene continues its deadly onslaught on the Southeast as destructive winds and torrential rain wreak havoc on the region, prompting the ...
Hurricane Helene is a massive, dangerous storm and FEMA is prepared for anticipated multi-state impacts. In advance of Hurricane Helene's landfall in ...
Helene still wielded enough power to inflict historic flooding across multiple states, millions of power outages and widespread damage.
Hurricane Helene weakened into a post-tropical cyclone on Friday after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.
Forecasters had warned of a 'nightmare' storm surge after Helene made landfall in the southeastern United States.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The rain continues as remnants of Helene track north into the southern Appalachians. Helene has been downgraded to a tropical storm ...
The National Weather Service has notified the Western North Carolina area that Tropical Storm Helene has now passed most of the area, but serious safety ...
Hurricane Helene weakened into a post-tropical cyclone on Friday after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.
The storm has been blamed for at least 44 deaths, including 19 people in South Carolina, as it plowed its way north through several southeastern states.
Helene is now a tropical depression after making landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.