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
'Uninhabitable for weeks or months': Why Helene's hurricane category matters
A hurricane's category describes potential wind damage but does not describe other deadly hurricane hazards such as storm surge.
Florida braces for life-threatening winds, storm surge as Hurricane Helene picks up strength
Hurricane Warnings and Storm Surge Warnings spread across the west coast of Florida as Helene is forecast to become a major hurricane, bringing the potential for life-threatening storm surge, flooding rain and destructive hurricane-force winds.
Is Helene on track for Ohio? Storm forecast to become major hurricane. What's its path?
Helene is expected to strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday as it targets the Gulf Coast. Is it heading to Ohio? Here's what to know.
Tracking Hurricane 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 models:
When will Hurricane Helene hit Mexico? Track the storm's projected path
Helene officially strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said. Here's what we know about its forecast in Mexico.
Tropical Weather Latest: Swaths of Mexico and Florida Under Hurricane Warnings as Helene Strengthens
Tropical Storm Helene is rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to become a hurricane while moving north along Mexico’s coast toward the U.S. The storm has prompted residents to evacuate,
Helene nears hurricane strength on collision course with Florida coast
The storm could come ashore as a dangerous Category 3 or 4 hurricane with a surge over 10 feet, winds over 110 mph and flooding rain.
Tropical storm Helene strengthens into hurricane off Mexico’s Caribbean coast
Helene was upgraded to a hurricane after rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean on Wednesday. Forecasters warned that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.
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'Strongest hurricane landfall in the US so far this season' may impact the Upstate this week
The storm could strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 111-129 miles per hour.
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What to know as Hurricane Helene takes aim at Florida
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New 'cone of concern' shows widespread impacts expected from Tropical Storm Helene
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Hurricane Helene could bring up to 10 inches of rain to Greenville: Worst effects Thursday
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Is a Category 3 hurricane a major storm? What to know as Hurricane Helene strengthens
Ahead of Tropical Storm Helene's landfall, forecasters are predicting it will hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. Here's ...