Hurricane 🌀 Helene Potentially Deadly in florida. All precautions must be taken.
Sep. 26, 2024, 11:05 AM
By Courtney Spence
Current Status of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane, with wind speeds reaching up to 100 mph. It is predicted to make landfall on Florida's Big Bend this evening as at least a Category 3 hurricane, posing a significant risk of severe damage.
As of 11 a.m. ET, the storm was situated 255 miles southwest of Tampa, advancing northeast at a pace of 14 mph.
A storm surge warning is active for nearly the entire west coast of Florida, where water levels may rise to "unsurvivable" heights of up to 20 feet in certain regions.
Hurricane and tropical storm warnings are now in effect for the coastal regions of southern Florida. The National Hurricane Center has emphasized, "Preparations to protect life and property must be finalized promptly."