Abstract: -
Hurricane Helene, a significant tropical cyclone formed on September 24, 2024, is poised to make landfall in Florida as a potentially major Category 4 hurricane, possibly reaching Category 4 due to the warm Gulf waters.
The storm's trajectory impacts a large area, extending effects beyond its center affecting much of Florida and the Southeast. As the eighth storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, residents in the path are advised to prepare for conditions that could be one category higher than forecastle.
Key Points: -
- Hurricane Helene developed on September 24, 2024, from low pressure in the Western Caribbean Sea.
- Current wind speeds of Helene are at 45 mph (75 km/h) as it strengthens.
- The National Hurricane Center forecasts Helene could hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday.
- There is potential for Helene to escalate to a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches warmer Gulf waters.
- Helene is the eighth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
- A wide geographic area, including Florida and the Southeast, is expected to experience significant impacts from the hurricane.
- Residents are advised to prepare for conditions potentially worse than the current forecast, generally one category higher.
At a Glance OF main focus: -
- Helene is centered near Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
- The storm is forecast to become a hurricane later Wednesday.
- Helene's Florida landfall will occur Thursday night, but impacts will arrive well in advance.
- Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rain are all threats in Florida.
- Strong winds, heavy rain and a tornado threat will push well inland in parts of the Southeast into Friday.
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