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Hurricane Helene Devastates Southeast, Leaving 52 Dead

The catastrophic storm caused widespread flooding, power outages, and significant damage across Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

  • Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, bringing 140 mph winds and record storm surges to Florida's Gulf Coast.
  • Tampa Bay experienced its worst hurricane in a century, with at least 11 deaths, over 1,000 rescues, and tens of thousands of homes flooded.
  • In Asheville, North Carolina, floodwaters isolated the city, cutting off power, cell service, and making most roads impassable.
  • The storm caused catastrophic flooding in the southern Appalachians, with record rainfall in Asheville and significant damage to infrastructure.
  • Authorities are still assessing the full extent of the damage, with ongoing search and rescue operations and emergency supplies being airlifted to affected areas.
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