Over the weekend, Hurricane Helene unleashed widespread devastation across the southeastern United States. The storm, which made landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, brought catastrophic winds, storm surges, and unprecedented rainfall, leaving at least 63 dead and millions without power. The scale of damage extends far beyond the coastal regions, with inland areas suffering from severe flooding …
Hurricane Helene Slams Florida as a Category 4 Storm Causing Widespread Damage
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm, unleashing destructive winds of up to 140 mph, severe storm surges, and torrential rainfall. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) described the storm as “life-threatening,” urging millions of Floridians to heed evacuation orders. Helene is the latest major hurricane to strike …