Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall in Florida

Hurricane Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Florida's Big Bend region, bringing with it catastrophic winds and storm surge, with expectations of significant flooding across central and northern Georgia as it moves inland. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings urging residents to finalize preparations swiftly. Meanwhile, the historical context of hurricanes in Florida is highlighted by referencing the devastating 1896 Cedar Keys hurricane, which remains one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history. The increase in hurricane intensity and frequency has raised concerns among climate scientists, linking it to warming ocean temperatures. Additionally, as the remnants of Hurricane John threaten coastal Mexico, the NOAA continues to monitor changing storm conditions, underscoring the unpredictability of hurricane behavior.