Hurricane Helene, now downgraded to a Category 1 storm, continues its destructive path, moving north from Florida toward Georgia. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, is about 100 miles from Augusta and 40 miles from Macon, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, leaving behind widespread damage and claiming at least three lives. The storm’s impact has been felt far beyond Florida, with over 1.2 million homes losing power across the Southeast. States from Georgia to North Carolina remain under hurricane and flood warnings.
As Helene progresses inland, officials warn of the potential for severe flooding and tornadoes, with risks extending into Virginia. Residents across affected areas are urged to stay in shelters as the storm’s remnants continue to batter the region.
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