More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
And in the case of Hurricane Helene, predicted storm surge could be devastating in the coastal areas of the state's Big Bend, where the peninsula meets the Panhandle. Forecasters say surge could be between 15 and 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters).
Not the first Hurricane Helene: Previous storms of the same name arrived in 1958, 2006
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall on Thursday night in the Florida Panhandle. But its not the first storm with the same name.
What is a tropical storm? What is a hurricane? And what is heading towards Knoxville?
All this talk about Hurricane Helene can be confusing. What is the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane? Here's what to know.
What do the tropical systems & hurricane categories mean?
While tropical storms and categories 1 and 2 are not to be taken lightly, it's when we reach Category 3 that a storm reaches "major hurricane" status and has a greater increase for loss of life and property damage. Here is a breakdown of the storm categories, as explained by the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Helene isn't first storm to bear the name: History of 1958 season
Hurricane Helene in 1958 didn't touch Florida and never made landfall, but it would have been a Category 4 storm if it formed today.
What Does a Hurricane’s Category Tell Us?
The hurricane scale classifies storms based on wind speeds and predicts potential impacts, which can help people prepare for the expected damage.
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
What to expect from each category of a hurricane
FOX40 Cheif Meteorlogist Adam Epstein explains what what to expect from each strength category of a hurricane.
Hurricane season: What is the Saffir-Simpson scale; how does it work; is there a Category 6?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was developed in 1971 and unveiled to the public in 1973. Here’s a look at the system ...
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‘Rapid intensification’ often happens as hurricanes near shore – what does that mean?
That’s a jump of about two categories on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which grades hurricane strength from 1 to 5. Track of ...
Hurricane Helene: See when it will reach the Upstate. 'It's going to be howling'
Hurricane Helene is picking up in power and is expected to make landfall this evening in Florida's Big Bend area. On Thursday ...
'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 ...
Hurricane Helene live updates: Storm now a dangerous Category 4 as it nears Florida
Helene is expected to make landfall on Florida's Big Bend this evening as a major category 4 hurricane, bringing the risk of ...
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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale: What to expect from each storm category
Hurricanes are categorized by the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This scale classifies hurricanes into five categories based on their sustained wind speeds, with each category representing ...
Hurricane Helene could bring up to 10 inches of rain to Greenville: Worst effects Thursday
Helene is now a hurricane and is expected to make landfall along the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, Sept. 26. AccuWeather is ...
Hurricane Helene is here. More disaster aid is not.
Florida’s Big Bend region is facing Hurricane Helene’s onslaught this evening, bringing warnings of 20-foot storm surges, ...