Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida, causing at least three deaths. The storm weakened to a Category 1 overnight but continued to produce hurricane-force winds as it moved further into Georgia. President Biden urged people to take evacuation warnings seriously and declared a state of emergency in multiple states. The storm surge and strong winds from Helene are expected to cause extensive damage and have prompted officials to issue warnings for flash flooding and landslides. Helene is one of the largest hurricanes in recent years, with a wind field extending almost 500 miles wide. The storm’s impact has been felt far inland, with areas that usually escape the worst of storms experiencing strong gusts and heavy rainfall. Previous hurricanes in the region have caused significant damage, with officials warning that Helene could surpass these impacts. The storm has caused widespread power outages, flooding, and destruction, leading to a state of emergency being declared in multiple states. The size and intensity of Hurricane Helene have surpassed many other storms in recent history, posing a significant threat to those in its path.
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