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Hurricane Helene: From Strength To Affected Areas, All You Need To Know About This Storm In The US

Being dubbed Hurricane Helene, it is said to make landfall in Florida on the eve of Thursday, September 26.

by Tooba Shaikh
Hurricane Helene: From Strength To Affected Areas, All You Need To Know About This Storm In The US

A hurricane is barrelling towards the panhandle of the United States and officials are on high alert. Being dubbed Hurricane Helene, it is said to make landfall in Florida on the eve of Thursday, September 26, 2024. The storm is gaining intensity as it progresses towards Florida. Officials have also asked many residents to evacuate. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this particular hurricane.

Hurricane Helene: All You Need To Know About This Storm

According to an article which was recently published by Reuters, Hurricane Helene is expected to pour a whopping 15 inches of rain in some areas after making landfall. It is feared that this will end up causing flash flooding as well as urban flooding.

The hurricane is now being categorised as a Category 4 hurricane as it increases in intensity. Officials have now ordered evacuations on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Areas like Pinellas County, Sarasota and Charlotte County. A number of schools across these regions have announced closure on account of the storms.

It has already wreaked havoc across the Gulf Of Mexico. Many Netizens have shared harrowing pictures and videos of the storm. It became more powerful owing to the warm water and became even more intense. Now, it is heading towards Florida.

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Other Important Details To Know About This Particular Storm

If reports are to go by, the winds of this hurricane are around 256 kilometres per hour. Some officials were even heard saying that it could be worse than anything they have previously dealt with. What is more, officials are expecting what they’re calling a “wall of water.”

In addition to Florida, people in Georgia and Alabama are also going to be severely affected. As of now, there hasn’t been much damage to infrastructure or any loss of lives and it is hoped that everyone remains safe.

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Have you ever been in such an intense storm? How did you manage to get by? Let us know in the comments section below!

Cover Image Credits: @CaramelRhapsody and @Berk0470/X (Formerly, Twitter)

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First Published: September 26, 2024 5:49 PM