How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

Hurricane Helene killed and destroyed far and wide — from Tampa to Atlanta to Asheville, North Carolina, its high winds, heavy rains and sheer size created a perfect mix for devastation.

The storm made landfall late Thursday along a largely undeveloped expanse of pine trees and salt marshes on Florida’s Big Bend coast, but it immediately displayed its far-reaching power several hundred miles away. As of Monday morning, at least 88 people were confirmed killed.

Full story: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/how-helene-became-the-near-perfect-storm-to-bring-widespread-destruction-across-the-south/3430061/

NBC 6 on Instagram: @NBC6 | www.instagram.com/nbc6
NBC 6 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbc6southflorida
NBC 6 on TikTok: @NBCsouthflorida | www.tiktok.com/@nbcsouthflorida

Get breaking news, First Alert weather updates, plus live cameras from NBC 6 South Florida. NBC 6/WTVJ was Florida’s first television station and has been covering news in South Florida for over 70 years.

Author: NBC 6 South Florida
Go to Source

News post in September 30, 2024, 9:02 pm.

Visit Our Sponsor’s:
News Post In – News

Author: Rich