Hurricane Helene is barreling toward Florida, predicted to land as a catastrophic Category 4 storm. Stay updated with live tracking, paths, and unusual facts about hurricanes!
Hurricane Helene has everyone on high alert as it powerfuls through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida's Big Bend. As of Thursday evening, Helene is now categorized as a fierce Category 4 hurricane, packing winds that could exceed over 130 mph. Local weather teams are tirelessly monitoring Helene's progress, providing live updates on the storm's meteorological antics, wind patterns, and potential land impacts. Florida has already witnessed strong winds and some flooding, especially in coastal areas like Sanibel, leaving residents bracing for the worst.
The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings for nearly the entire state of Florida, with tropical storm alerts extending into Georgia. Helene's projected path shows it making landfall Thursday night, which means residents are advised to prepare for potential power outages, heightened storm surges, and rainfall that could lead to catastrophic flooding. As brave meteorologists track this slippery beast with their colorful spaghetti models, the urgency only increases for those whose homes lie in the storm's predicted path.
Funny enough, while we're nervously watching Helene swirl its way towards land, we can't help but draw parallels between major hurricanes and that infamous whirlwind we call "life." Much like our daily dramas, hurricanes remind us of nature's unpredictability. One minute you’re enjoying a sunny beach day, and the next you’re dodging storm surges—so hold tight, Spaghetti Model aficionados!
As we hunker down for what could be a wild ride with Hurricane Helene, it's important to note a few intriguing tidbits about these forces of nature. Did you know that the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history was the 1900 Galveston hurricane that claimed over 8,000 lives? Or how about the fact that hurricane season runs from June to November, but the peak activity usually swells between August and October? So as we monitor Helene, remember to balance your concerns with some fun hurricane facts—after all, laughter is the best storm shield!
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.
Strong winds and some partial flooding were visible in areas of Sanibel, Fla.,. Hurricane Helene tracker:See projected path of 'catastrophic' storm as Florida ...
Our News 3 weather team is tracking Hurricane Helene and providing you live updates as they come in.
Helene was a Category 4 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday evening Eastern time, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.
The storm is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Thursday evening. Right now, the coast is being hit with strong winds and storm surge. Helene is ...
Nearly the entire state of Florida is under some sort of tropical weather alert, with Tropical Storm Warnings extending hundreds of miles inland into Georgia ...
Hurricane Helene is now a Category 3 storm as of Thursday afternoon and is expected to rapidly develop and strengthen into a major Category 4 system.
Maps show possible storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Hurricane Helene makes its way north toward Florida's Gulf Coast.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hurricane Helene formed into a major hurricane Wednesday and is expected to make landfall in Florida Thursday as a major storm.
Hurricane Helene formed is expected to make landfall in Florida Thursday as a major storm.
Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico ahead of its landfall in Florida. Track the storm's path and see spaghetti models.
Fast-moving Hurricane Helene, now a major Category 4 storm, is advancing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
Helene's projected path takes it directly up the state of Georgia, brining significant implications.
Helene is expected to be a monster Category 4 hurricane upon landfall wielding winds up to 132 mph that could push up to 20 feet of water far inland into ...
Hurricane Helene has made landfall into Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic storm, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph and ...
A hurricane carrying an extremely dangerous storm surge made landfall in northwestern Florida as forecasters warned of an “unsurvivable scenario”.
Helene is tearing through the Southeast after making landfall In Florida. Follow here for the latest.
Hurricane Helene is lifting north through Georgia and is expected to slow in the next few days | See the latest maps, models, projected path:
The hurricane roared ashore in northwestern Florida late Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm, unleashing catastrophic winds and torrential rain that left ...
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 ...
Helene hit Florida's Big Bend region just after 11pm ET as a Category 4 storm packing sustained winds of around 140 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
State of play: After a night of powerful gusts, torrential rain and dangerous storm surge, the region begins today with widespread power outages and flooding as ...
Helene still wielded enough power to inflict historic flooding across multiple states, millions of power outages and widespread damage.
Hurricane Helene reached Florida's Gulf Coast Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane before weakening into a tropical storm. See storm's projected path.
The deadly Helene made landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, and though the storm has weakened. Watch live coverage, and keep up-to-date ...
Hurricane Helene hit the United States as a dangerous major hurricane and then pushed inland, causing extreme hazards to millions of people.
At least 26 people have died from Hurricane Helene, which has weakened to a tropical storm Friday.
Helene made landfall near Perry, Fla., on Thursday night as a monster Category 4 storm.
Electric cooperative crews in the Southeast responded quickly to restore power after Helene made landfall Sept. 26 as a Category 4 hurricane.
Here is an interactive hurricane map using live tracking data from the NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC), following Hurricane Helene's observed and ...
At least 30 deaths were reported across four states. Parts of Florida's Gulf Coast remain underwater, and heavy rain triggered mudslides and a dam collapse ...
Helene is forecast to intensify to a dangerous category four storm before hitting the US Gulf Coast.