Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall in Florida Big Bend
Hurricane Helene has officially made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane at approximately 11:10 PM EDT (0310 UTC).
Category: Severe Weather
Extreme Wind Warning Issued for Portions of South Central Georgia
This situation poses an extremely dangerous and life-threatening threat to the area. Locations affected include Lake Park, Valdosta, Quitman, Thomasville, and several others.
Landfall Imminent; Helene Approaches the Big Bend of Florida
Helene is located approximately 75 miles northwest of Cedar Key and about 40 miles southeast of Tallahassee, with maximum sustained winds reaching 140 mph (220 km/h). The storm is currently moving north-northeast at 24 mph (39 km/h) and is expected to make landfall soon.
Eyewall Starting to Move Ashore Along the Big Bend of Florida
As of 10:00 PM EDT, the eyewall of the extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Helene is starting to move ashore along Florida’s Big Bend coast.
A Rare Extreme Wind Warning Issued for Several Counties in Florida’s Big Bend Area
As of 8:59 PM EDT, extreme winds from the eyewall of Hurricane Helene, moving at 35 mph, are coming ashore 39 miles southeast of Carrabelle. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation!
Helene Even Stronger, Now with 140 MPH Maximum Sustained Winds
Hurricane Helene has strengthened slightly as its eye approaches the Florida Big Bend. As of 9:00 PM EDT, a monitoring station in Cedar Key recorded sustained winds of 55 mph, with gusts up to 73 mph. A NOAA tide gauge in Clearwater Beach showed water levels 5.07 feet above the normal high tide, indicating some flooding in that area.
Hurricane Helene Nearing Gulf Coast – Extremely Dangerous Conditions Expected
Location: 80 miles west-southwest of Cedar Key, Florida; 115 miles south of Tallahassee. Winds: 130 mph (Category 4 hurricane). Movement: North-northeast at 23 mph.
A Brief Check on Our Weather Before 7pm’s Hurricane Update
Current radar as of 6:20pm shows that any rainfall falling across Alabama is over on the eastern side of the state.
10pm Update on Hurricane Helene
At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Helene was located near latitude 23.1 North, longitude 86.6 West. Helene is moving toward the north at 9 mph (15 km/h).
Updated Model Projections for Alabama; Two More Disturbances to Watch in the Tropics
Hurricane Helene continues to churn her way over the Yucatán Channel and will soon be entering the southern Gulf of Mexico.
7pm Update on Hurricane Helene; Watches, Warnings, & Advisories in Effect for Alabama
With the latest shift a little to the west in the projected path of Helene, the following watches, warnings, and advisories may be extended westward as well.
Flood Watch For Parts of Alabama
With Helene racing toward the Florida Big Bend Region, plenty of moisture will be pulled north and very heavy rain and the risk of flooding in place for parts of Alabama.
10pm Tropical Storm Helene Update
Helene is located near 19.9°N, 85.5°W, about 100 miles ESE of Cozumel, Mexico, and 145 miles SSW of the western tip of Cuba. The storm is moving WNW at 10 mph with sustained winds of 60 mph. Minimum central pressure is 991 mb.
Storms Weakening Over North Alabama; But More Storms Overnight and Strong to Severe Storms Tomorrow Afternoon
Storms have weakened across North and West Central Alabama, but activity is expected to pick back up overnight and into tomorrow afternoon, with strong storms possible southeast of I-59.
