Preparations and Evacuations
Residents in and Georgia are evacuating and preparing for potential flooding and power outages as strengthens into a hurricane, with Florida under various state and federal emergency declarations.
Schools in Florida and parts of Georgia have closed, and significant disruptions, including the postponement of a and launch, have been announced in anticipation of Helene's landfall.
Forecast and Warnings
Helene is expected to become a major Category 3 hurricane before reaching , with warnings of life-threatening storm surges and heavy rainfall extending across the southeastern U.S.
Hurricane watches and warnings have been issued for parts of 's and Florida, with estimates of up to 15 feet storm surges and significant inland rainfall expected.