The Day Helene Ravaged the Southeast

The topography of Florida's Gulf Coast makes it susceptible to storm surge.

The storm struck northwestern Florida near the mouth of the Aucilla River, with a wind field extending as far as 275 miles from its center.

Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on Thursday night.

Helene made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region Thursday night before it is expected to move inland at a fast pace across the Southeast.

Helene made landfall late Thursday in Florida's Big Bend region carrying catastrophic 140 mph winds and the threat of severe storm surge.

Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on Thursday night.

More than 2 million customers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were in the dark as the Helene moved inland from Florida's Gulf Coast.

There were at least three storm-related deaths as forecasters warned that the enormous system could create a “nightmare” storm surge and bring dangerous winds and rain across much of the southeastern U.S.

A state of emergency has been declared in 61 of Florida’s 67 counties, and several in the storm’s path are under evacuation orders.

A state of emergency has been declared in 61 of Florida’s 67 counties, and several in the storm’s path are under evacuation orders.

The storm is moving slowly, producing heavy winds and dangerous rainfall as it moves inland

More than 2 million customers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were in the dark as the Helene moved inland from Florida's Gulf Coast.

It came ashore as a hurricane with winds of 140 miles per hour and a significant storm surge, the most powerful storm to hit Florida’s Big Bend region.

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A state of emergency has been declared in 61 of Florida’s 67 counties, and several in the storm’s path are under evacuation orders.

There were at least three storm-related deaths as Helene made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.

One person was killed in Florida when a sign fell on their car and two people were reported killed in a possible tornado in south Georgia as the storm approached.

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The storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, causing record storm surges before weakening as it moved into Georgia. At least four people were killed.

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Helene tore into Florida and Georgia with high winds and torrential rain.

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Helene weakened to a tropical storm Friday as it barreled across Georgia, pummeling the Southeast with flooding rain, strong winds and storm surge.

Helene is slamming Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas with torrential rain.

The hurricane plowed ashore in Florida's Big Bend area as a monster-size Category 4 storm. It weakened Friday morning to a tropical storm with winds at 70 mph, but surge waters remain deadly.

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Hurricane Helene roared ashore in Florida early Friday morning as forecasters warned the behemoth could create a “nightmare” storm surge across much of the southeastern U.S. dumping dangerous winds and rain in its wake.

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At least four people have been reported dead as the monster storm unleashed 140 mph winds and flash floods.

Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia after making landfall in Florida. At least four deaths were reported, and millions of people are without power.

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The storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, causing record storm surges before weakening as it moved into Georgia. At least four people were killed.

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Helene weakened to a tropical storm Friday as it barreled across Georgia, pummeling the Southeast with flooding rain, strong winds and storm surge.

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Helene still wielded enough power to inflict historic flooding across multiple states, millions of power outages and widespread damage.

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