Hurricane Helene threatens ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge in Florida as it’s forecast to explode into catastrophic Category 4
Hurricane Helene is now forecast to reach catastrophic Category 4 strength by the time it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says, with storm surge potentially climbing to 20 feet along some parts of the coast.
Deadly Helene batters Florida with historic storm surge as hurricane lashes Georgia
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds and an "unsurvivable" storm surge. At least three deaths have been reported from Florida to Georgia.
Storm surge from Hurricane Helene proving to be devastating. Here's why and what that means
And in the case of Hurricane Helene, experts were predicting that the storm surge would be devastating in the coastal areas of the state's Big Bend, where the peninsula meets the Panhandle.
More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of Hurricane Helene are more susceptible to surge than other parts of Florida's coast.
Hurricane Helene threatens 'unsurvivable' storm surge and vast inland damage, forecasters say
The National Weather Service office in Tallahassee says storm surges could reach 20 feet in the state's northwest. Landfall is expected Thursday evening.
Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida: ‘Unsurvivable’ 20-foot storm surge predicted
Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.
Helene blasts Florida with destructive winds, torrential rains and storm surge
Hurricane Helene brought destructive winds, torrential rains and the possibility of a catastrophic storm surge to the Gulf Coast and Panhandle of Florida. Officials said most people were complying with evacuation orders.
Helene rumbles into Georgia as dangerous Cat 1 hurricane after slamming Florida: Updates
Helene made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region Thursday night before it is expected to move inland at a fast pace across the Southeast.
Live updates: Hurricane Helene could bring ‘catastrophic’ storm surge to Florida
Hurricane Helene could come ashore in Florida as a dangerous Category 3 or 4 storm with a surge over 10 feet, bringing flooding inland. Follow live updates.
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Gov. DeSantis: 2 Florida deaths attributed to Hurricane Helene amid ‘historic storm surge’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tallahassee on Friday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. He will be ...
As it happened: Helene claims at least 40 lives as rescuers race to free those trapped by the storm
Helene is lashing Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas with heavy wind and rain, causing flooding and power outages.
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Rescuers save and assist hundreds as Helene's storm surge and rain create havoc
Emergency workers in Florida, Georgia and elsewhere rescued hundreds of people from boats, their homes and their cars as ...
Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
Hospitals save lives. An AquaFence saved a hospital. Tampa General was unaffected by Hurricane Helene scary floodwaters.
What is storm surge and why is it so dangerous?
While wind can tear off roofs, knock down trees and snap power lines, storm surge can push buildings completely off their ...
Helene swamps Coastal Florida community
Drone footage from Sept. 27 shows inundated homes and signs of extensive damage in Steinhatchee, Fla.
‘A sense of trauma’: Florida takes stock of damages after destructive Hurricane Helene
Helene was one of the most powerful storms to hit Florida’s Big Bend in a lifetime, and damages across the region are ...