Tag: Hurricane Helene

US southeast faces costly cleanup as death toll from Helene rises

STORY: Heartache across large parts of southeastern United States, as residents faced the daunting task on the weekend of cleaning up from the...

Tropical storm could form in Gulf of Mexico next week, development odds increasing

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Just days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, the National Hurricane Center is warning residents on the Gulf...

Asheville has been isolated after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Floodwaters pushed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene left North Carolina’s largest mountain city isolated Saturday by damaged roads...

Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene

Electric vehicles can catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater, so owners who live in the path of a major storm like...

Hurricane Helene damage: See aftermath and 'devastation' after major hurricane slams Florida

With all she had, Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida's coast late Thursday night, dumping heavy rain, forcing water rescues, and leaving millions without...

Santa Rosa joins Escambia County in closing school Thursday for Hurricane Helene

(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.)Both Escambia and Santa Rosa County school districts have announced schools will be...