Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. It quickly moved inland towards Georgia as a Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. Forecasters warned of a wide wind swath and “unsurvivable” storm surge. States including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina have declared emergencies ahead of landfall, with flooding a concern in several areas. Helene began as a tropical storm in the Caribbean Sea, causing flooding in the Cayman Islands before intensifying into a dangerous hurricane. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated on the storm through live updates from the National Hurricane Center.
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