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Hurricane Helene threatens ‘unsurvivable’ storm surge in Florida as it’s forecast to explode into catastrophic Category 4

Hurricane Helene is now forecast to reach catastrophic Category 4 strength by the time it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says, with storm surge potentially climbing to 20 feet along some parts of the coast.

Newsweek · 6h

Helene Hurricane Update: Devastating Storm Surge Engulfs Homes

In Clearwater, one of the hardest-hit regions, water levels surged to a record 8.6 feet, eclipsing the previous high of 6.8 feet. Similarly, in East Bay, levels peaked at 7.3 feet, surpassing the old record of 6.7 feet.

Orlando Sentinel · 20m

DeSantis: Helene’s ‘historic storm surge’ dealt deadly blow to coastal Florida

Damage assessments and rescue operations are underway as the brunt of the storm hit the state’s Big Bend, also the landing site for Hurricane Idalia just over a year ago.

Live updates: Hurricane Helene leaves devastation around Florida, Tampa Bay

As dawn approached Friday morning, many around Tampa Bay awaited help as search and rescue teams worked to pull people from ...

Live Hurricane Helene updates: Sarasota and Manatee continue to feel storm's impact

Hurricane Helene, now with winds at 125 mph, has sent rain, wind and storm surge into Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Storm surge from a distant Helene creates major problems around the Tampa Bay area

While Central Florida was spared from destruction in the Big Bend, many residents were surprised by the flooding while the ...

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Hurricane Helene live: At least six dead as 10ft storm surge hits Florida and flash flood emergency in Georgia

At least six dead as 10ft storm surge hits Florida and flash flood emergency in Georgia - Death toll continues to rise after Helene slammed into Florida’s coast as a Category 4 hurricane, marking one ...

Helene lashes the South with wind and sheets of rain. Millions are without power

There were at least three storm-related deaths as Helene made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.

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