Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene devastated portions of the Southeast U.S. in 2024 with winds, rain, and storm surge.
Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina
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Flash Floods Swamp North Carolina

Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state.

Published Oct 4, 2024

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Hurricane Helene Stirs Up Gulf Coast Waters
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Hurricane Helene Stirs Up Gulf Coast Waters

The heavy rains, high winds, and storm surge that devastated land also left a mark on the ocean.

Published Oct 3, 2024

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Dark Nights in Georgia
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Dark Nights in Georgia

The state faced widespread power outages after winds from Hurricane Helene snapped trees, tore off roofs, and toppled power lines.

Published Oct 1, 2024

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Devastating Rainfall from Hurricane Helene
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Devastating Rainfall from Hurricane Helene

The major storm brought heavy precipitation and destructive flooding to coastal Florida and southeastern states.

Published Sep 30, 2024

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Ocean Heat for Hurricane Helene
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Ocean Heat for Hurricane Helene

Warm water from the Loop Current helped fuel Helene as the storm approached Florida’s Big Bend region.

Published Sep 26, 2024

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