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See projected path, spaghetti models

A weakened Helene continues to bring rain to the Southeast, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two more storms in the Atlantic and the formation of a new system in the Caribbean. Aerial photos show damage from Hurricane Helene in several cities Aerial photos from cities around Florida show the damage and flooding left behind […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Development opportunities for areas in the Western Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico are increasing

Observation area in the western Caribbean, Gulf FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says the low pressure system in the western Caribbean could become our next named storm. TAMPA, Fla. – The prospects for developing an area in the Western Caribbean/Gulf region are slowly increasing. This could develop into a named storm and is expected […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Little Steinhatchee, Florida, was “wiped off the map” by Hurricane Helene.

When Hurricane Helene struck Florida's Gulf Coast this week, one of the hardest-hit areas was the small town of Steinhatchee, overwhelmed by a 10-foot storm surge and 140 mph winds. Most of the town's 500 residents evacuated the area – and returned to find their homes and businesses destroyed. “It's heartbreaking,” said Donna Landon, whose […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Clemson University closed, USC Upstate virtual classes

The storm surge from Hurricane Helene will be significant, evacuation by order Dr. Ryan Truchelut says Hurricane Helene could be among the worst in Florida history. WeatherTiger Editor's note: This story is continually updated. While there is a flood warning in the Upstate until Friday afternoon due to Hurricane Helene, schools and colleges are making […]

By Andrew Jack

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024

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Death toll rises; Millions of dollars in power outages

Helene brought a cascade of destruction across the Southeast, from Florida to the Carolinas. The storm leveled houses and caused rivers to reach record levels. Residents of Georgia, Florida share their experiences with Hurricane Helene Residents in the southeastern United States remember the damage left by deadly Hurricane Helene. Dozens killed. Hospital visitors run to […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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Siesta Key is hit by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene's storm surge flooded neighborhoods on Siesta Key, leaving businesses and residents in conditions unlike anything most had ever experienced on the picturesque barrier island resort. According to a news conference on the island Friday afternoon, Sarasota County officials said at least two meters of seawater from the Gulf of Mexico, pushed outward by […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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The Waffle Houses in Tallahassee, Crawfordville closed as Helene approached

According to the Southern diner chain, Waffle House is closing all of its locations in Tallahassee and neighboring Crawfordville as Hurricane Helene approaches. “In areas expected to be hardest hit, we will preemptively close restaurants with the goal of reopening as soon as it is safe to do so to serve communities that have been […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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Hurricane Helene's destructive path across the US: See maps

Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on Thursday evening as a powerful Category 4 storm, knocking out power to millions of residents and causing massive flooding as it moved across Georgia and the Carolinas. As wind and flood damage is assessed in Florida, the focus on the storm is now […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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At least 7 dead in Bay Area during Hurricane Helene

Press play above to watch FOX 13 News TAMPA, Fla. – Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding from a record-breaking storm surge, as well as widespread power outages and other major problems across the Bay Area. So far, at least seven deaths in the Bay Area have been attributed to the storm: two in Tampa and […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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Helene hit Savannah with hurricane-force winds as it passed through Georgia

Hurricane-force winds toppled trees and knocked out power in the Savannah area Friday morning, even though the center of what had weakened into Tropical Storm Helene was more than 150 miles (240 kilometers) west of the city. This came as no surprise to weather experts. “Typically the right side of a hurricane is stronger and […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024