Helene is upgraded to Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida
- Hurricane Helene has been upgraded to Category 2 as it approaches Florida, bringing threats of damaging winds, rains, and flash floods across the southeastern U.S.
- Helene is expected to reach Category 3 or higher upon landfall on Florida's northwestern coast Thursday evening.
- The National Weather Service warns of storm surges up to 20 feet in Florida's Apalachee Bay, predicting them to be 'catastrophic and unsurvivable.
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Monroe County Prepares For Worst As Hurricane Helene Prompts Emergency Shelter Openings
Monroe County is preparing for the potential impacts of Hurricane Helene, which has been classified as an unprecedented event by the National Weather Service due to increased rainfall projections. In response, the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency has activated three emergency shelters to assist residents, particularly those living near waterways who may be more vulnerable to flooding. The three shelters will open starting at 4 p.m. on T…
Helene strengthens to Category 2 as it heads to Florida
CARIBBEAN SEA (The Weather Channel) — Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 2 as it heads for a potentially catastrophic Florida landfall tonight with possible record storm surge, destructive winds and flooding rainfall. The fast-moving pace of Helene means…
Hurricane Helene Intensifies On Path to FL: Latest On Timing, Impacts
Hurricane Helene Intensifies On Path to FL: Latest On Timing, Impacts - Tampa, FL - FL's Big Bend, Panhandle areas expected to see a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, which could become a Category 4 storm, forecasters said.
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