As of September 25, 2024 4:50 PM CDT, here is the latest information on Hurricane Helene:
- Current Status: Helene has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane and is rapidly strengthening as it moves toward the Gulf Coast of Florida[1][3].
- Landfall Predictions: The hurricane is expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, potentially impacting both Florida and Georgia with significant weather conditions[6][9].
- Expected Impacts: Forecasts indicate strong storm surges, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall for the affected areas, prompting residents to prepare through measures such as sandbag distribution[1][4].
Residents are advised to stay updated and take necessary precautions as Helene approaches.
Citations:
[1] https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/hurricane-helene/?id=113931821
[2] https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/24/weather/tropical-storm-helene-hurricane
[3] https://apnews.com/live/hurricane-helene-tracker-maps-updates
[4] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tropical-storm-helene-hurricane-path-maps-track-forecast/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaGXiF2HXWc
[6] https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-09-25/hurricane-helene-headed-for-landfall-what-to-know
[7] https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/09/24/weather/helene-map-path-tracker.html
[8] https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/09/25/governor-cooper-declares-state-emergency-ahead-hurricane-helene
[9] https://apnews.com/article/tropical-storm-helene-john-florida-mexico-a953d0a51d219226f7d76178af2d3f4b
[10] https://www.tallahassee.com/story/weather/2024/09/25/hurricane-helene-update-spaghetti-models-florida-impacts-landfall/75363733007/