Hurricane Helene Slams Florida as Catastrophic Category 4 Storm

The storm has caused widespread power outages, severe flooding, and at least three fatalities as it moves inland toward Georgia and the Carolinas.

Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, with sustained winds of 140 mph, causing catastrophic storm surges up to 20 feet.
More than 1.2 million homes and businesses in Florida are without power, with significant outages also reported in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Officials have confirmed three fatalities due to the storm, with fears of more casualties as rescue operations are delayed.
Evacuation orders were issued across multiple states, and residents who stayed behind were advised to write their names on their arms for identification.
Helene is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and potential tornadoes as it moves inland, affecting areas as far as Tennessee.