Helene has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a major Category 4 Hurricane. Forecasters warn that the storm will bring heavy rain and wind as far inland as the Appalachians and Atlanta.
Hurricane Helene is forecast to hit Florida's northwestern coast late Thursday and then bring heavy rain and wind inland over the coming days.Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a major Category 4 Hurricane. The National Weather Service reports the Hurricane had sustained wind speeds of 140 mph upon making landfall at about 11:10 pm ET.
"In fact, comparing the system with previous hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico over the past couple of decades, Helene is at the upper bound in terms of size," the NHC said, adding that preparations to protect life and property should be"rushed to completion."A man visits St. Pete Beach, Florida as Hurricane Helene churns offshore early Thursday. Officials are urging residents in the path of the storm to heed evacuation orders and rush all preparations to completion.
They urged residents in the storm's path to heed evacuation orders, plan to protect their families and property and avoid roadways if flooding is in the forecast. Florida emergency officials urged residents to evacuate if they live in areas facing possible storm surges or surrounded by big trees that could fall on their houses.Criswell said FEMA has deployed more than 1,110 personnel, including eight search and rescue teams, to Florida since Monday and has staged food, water and generators. The Army Corps of Engineers has also readied power restoration teams and debris removal specialists.
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