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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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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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Officials say a Lake Lure Dam failure is imminent

Several counties in western North Carolina experienced flooding caused by heavy rain from Helene, just hours after it made landfall in Florida as a Category 4. As Helene weakens, the now-tropical storm's strong winds and heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across the southeastern United States, including North Carolina, where at least one county has […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Remnants of heavy rain, wind to Louisville

Remnants of Tropical Storm Helene are moving through the Ohio Valley after it made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast late Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 miles per hour and barreled through Georgia on Friday morning. The weather system is expected to move north and impact Louisville and other regions of […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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See more about the aftermath of the hurricane in Tampa

Hurricane Helene leaves flooding and debris in the Tampa area Hurricane Helene devastated coastal towns in Florida and left thousands without power. Hurricane Helene barreled across the Florida coast with all its might late Thursday evening, dumping heavy rain, requiring water rescues and leaving millions of people without power. Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Power outages, fallen trees possible

Hurricane Helene seen from the International Space Station The International Space Station observed the massive Hurricane Helene from space. Remnants of Hurricane Helene will enter the region on Friday and are expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, tree damage and power outages are possible. The […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Jim Cantore is in Tallahassee, Florida as Hurricane Helene approaches

Around 4 p.m., Cantore announced that he was in “TLH.” The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore is in Tallahassee. Around 4 p.m., Cantore posted on X that he was in “TLH.” An hour later, Hurricane Helene was forecast to have winds of 130 miles per hour, making it a Category 4. This was confirmed when Cantore […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

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Polk County Prepares for Hurricane Helene

Helene track and impacts: Florida prepares for major hurricane Dr. Ryan Truchelut of Tallahassee-based WeatherTiger monitors Helene ahead of its predicted collision with Florida. WeatherTiger (This story has been updated with new information.) Hurricane Helene broke away from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on Wednesday morning and began its northeastward journey toward Florida. Senior meteorologist Nicole Carlisle […]

By Andrew Jack

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

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Storm will develop into a severe hurricane before landfall

Preparations are underway in the Caribbean for the approaching Tropical Storm Helene Strong winds and rough surf were observed in the Caribbean, while Tropical Storm Helene is expected to develop into a hurricane, according to experts. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Helene reached hurricane status Wednesday and was forecast to grow stronger and more dangerous before making […]

By Andrew Jack

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024