Hurricane Helene is poised to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge to Florida on Thursday night.
Hurricane Helene is poised to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge to Florida on Thursday night, but its impactslandfall in Florida’s “Big Bend” on Thursday night,
Overnight Friday and into the morning hours, the storm is expected to continue to impact the Florida panhandle, pushing through western Georgia and toward the Carolinas and western Tennessee.Heavy rain is possible throughout the area, with tropical storm-strength winds and flash flooding also expected in the area, according to forecast models.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.
A beach hazard statement has also been issued for Lake Michigan, with waves reaching 7-to-10 feet in height, according to forecast models.
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