Cat 1 Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has recently intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast of the United States, particularly targeting Florida’s Big Bend region. Evacuations have been ordered along the coast, with school closures in some areas, as the storm threatens to bring life-threatening conditions, including heavy rain, damaging winds, and significant storm surges 13. Additionally, the Fujiwhara effect may play a role in Helene’s trajectory, potentially altering its path as it interacts with other nearby low-pressure systems, which could further influence its strength and impact 28.

Citations:

[1] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/storm-helene-live-updates-rcna172604

[2] https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/national-news/could-the-fujiwhara-effect-impact-helenes-path/

[3] https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/tropical-storm-helene-become-hurricane-picking-up-steam-gulf-2024-09-25/

[4] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tropical-storm-helene-hurricane-path-maps-track-forecast/

[5] https://www.weather.gov/news/fujiwhara-effect

[6] https://apnews.com/article/tropical-storm-helene-john-florida-mexico-a953d0a51d219226f7d76178af2d3f4b

[7] https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/24/weather/helene-florida-storm-preparations/index.html

[8] https://www.wsmv.com/2024/09/25/hurricane-helene-fujiwhara-effect/

[9] https://convoyofhope.org/articles/hurricane-helene/

[10] https://www.wsmv.com/video/2024/09/25/fujiwhara-effect-hurricanes/