Hurricane Helene Hits Florida Causing Severe Damage

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm, causing extensive damage and power outages. Over 940,000 customers in Florida remain without power, down from 1.2 million earlier. The storm has resulted in at least seven fatalities, with flooding expected to persist for days. Airports across the US, including in the DC region, Nashville, and Atlanta, faced significant flight delays and cancellations. Governor Ron DeSantis reported active search and rescue operations and ongoing power restoration efforts. State and local authorities continue to address infrastructure damage, including road and bridge inspections and sewer plant shutdowns due to flooding.