More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
And in the case of Hurricane Helene, predicted storm surge could be devastating in the coastal areas of the state's Big Bend, where the peninsula meets the Panhandle. Forecasters say surge could be between 15 and 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters).
Hurricane Helene isn't first storm to bear the name: History of 1958 season
Hurricane Helene in 1958 didn't touch Florida and never made landfall, but it would have been a Category 4 storm if it formed today.
Is a Category 3 hurricane a major storm? What to know as Hurricane Helene strengthens
Ahead of Hurricane Helene's landfall, forecasters are predicting it will hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. Here's what that means
What is a tropical storm? What is a hurricane? And what is heading towards Knoxville?
All this talk about Hurricane Helene can be confusing. What is the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane? Here's what to know.
Upstate braces for Hurricane Helene; here's what makes it different from a tropical storm
Though both are cyclones, the weather systems have distinct characteristics that set them apart, causing a range of dangers and devastation
'Uninhabitable for weeks or months': Why Helene's hurricane category matters
What Does a Hurricane’s Category Tell Us?
The hurricane scale classifies storms based on wind speeds and predicts potential impacts, which can help people prepare for the expected damage.
Is a Category 3 hurricane a major storm? What to know as Tropical Storm Helene strengthens
Ahead of Tropical Storm Helene's landfall, forecasters are predicting it will hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. Here's what that means
What to expect from each category of a hurricane
FOX40 Cheif Meteorlogist Adam Epstein explains what what to expect from each strength category of a hurricane.
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‘Rapid intensification’ often happens as hurricanes near shore – what does that mean?
That’s a jump of about two categories on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which grades hurricane strength from 1 to 5. Hurricane ...
Hurricane Helene: See when it will reach the Upstate. 'It's going to be howling'
Hurricane Helene is picking up in power and is expected to make landfall this evening in Florida's Big Bend area. On Thursday ...
Hurricane season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...
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‘Catastrophic’ flooding impacts forecast for Hurricane Helene, now projected to hit Florida as a Category 4
AccuWeather’s most recent forecast said the hardest-hit areas of Florida could see storm surges of two stories high when ...
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Hurricane Helene Is Getting Stronger as It Plows Toward Florida
Before then, it could strengthen to a devastating Category 4 hurricane on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale as it ...
Hurricane Helene could bring up to 10 inches of rain to Greenville: Worst effects Thursday
Helene is now a hurricane and is expected to make landfall along the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, Sept. 26. AccuWeather is ...
Tracking Helene: The latest maps and models
Helene formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Here's a look at the latest ...