Florida girds for arrival of 'catastrophic' Hurricane Helene
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Hurricane Helene strengthened to a hurricane on September 25, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, expected to reach Florida's Gulf coast on September 26, 2024. The National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening storm surges, damaging winds, and flooding rains. Helene could become a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 130 mph. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for nearly all counties, mobilizing the National Guard for potential rescue operations. Mandatory evacuations are in place for 16 counties, with two counties ordering full evacuations. The storm previously impacted Mexico's Yucatan peninsula and is expected to affect areas as far inland as Atlanta, Georgia. This hurricane follows the Category 3 Hurricane Idalia that hit Florida in August 2023, amid concerns about climate change's role in storm intensification.

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