Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday night, bringing catastrophic winds, storm surge, and flooding to the area. The hurricane’s impacts are expected to extend far beyond the coast, potentially causing widespread damage across the southeastern United States.  It crossed Florida, rapidly moving into south-eastern Georgia. Landfall and Intensity At approximately 11:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Hurricane Helene roared ashore near the mouth of the Aucilla River in Florida’s Big Bend area. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (225 kph) at the time of landfall. … Continue reading Hurricane Helene Strikes Florida with 140 mph Winds: Moves Into Georgia—Millions Without Power as Catastrophic Flooding Unfolds