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Hurricanes

Updates on tropical storms and hurricanes.

How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns

How a Florida hurricane led to historic floods in North Carolina’s mountain towns

Learn how hurricane Helene’s landfall in Florida led to catastrophic flooding in the Appalachian Mountains, including towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, and why this storm was so destructive.

October 4, 2024 7:59pm EDT
This Florida town has now been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months

This Florida town has now been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months

Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.

October 3, 2024 7:25pm EDT
New NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Helene's destruction

New NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Helene's destruction

NOAA has mapped Hurricane Helene’s damage from Panama City, through Tampa Bay, down to Port Charlotte. Here’s how you can zoom in to a neighborhood and see before-and-after views.

October 3, 2024 11:35am EDT
Helene’s fast rising flood surge leaves neighbors standing in chest-deep brown water inside home

Helene’s fast rising flood surge leaves neighbors standing in chest-deep brown water inside home

Flooding triggered by Hurricane Helene left a group of North Carolina neighbors standing in chest-deep water.

October 3, 2024 10:07am EDT
Hurricane Kirk forms in the Atlantic, expected to become major hurricane: NHC

Hurricane Kirk forms in the Atlantic, expected to become major hurricane: NHC

Hurricane Kirk formed Tuesday afternoon in the eastern Atlantic, becoming the 11th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

October 1, 2024 5:46pm EDT
Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.

September 30, 2024 1:54pm EDT
Tropical Storm Kirk forms, forecast to become large, powerful hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk forms, forecast to become large, powerful hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk (formerly Tropical Depression 12) formed over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning and is forecast to become a "large and powerful hurricane" later this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

September 30, 2024 1:20pm EDT
Helene aftermath latest: Florida Gov. DeSantis provides updates on response, recovery efforts in Steinhatchee

Helene aftermath latest: Florida Gov. DeSantis provides updates on response, recovery efforts in Steinhatchee

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning in Steinhatchee, a coastal community in Florida heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene last week, to provide an update on the state's response and recovery efforts.

September 30, 2024 11:47am EDT
Impacted by Hurricane Helene? Here's how to apply for FEMA Assistance

Impacted by Hurricane Helene? Here's how to apply for FEMA Assistance

Hurricane Helene recovery: Here's who may be eligible for FEMA assistance, what assistance is available, what's potentially covered, and how to apply.

September 29, 2024 4:50pm EDT
Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Florida, Georgia, Carolinas

Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Florida, Georgia, Carolinas

The death toll continues to rise in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

September 27, 2024 9:15pm EDT
Hurricane Helene damage photos, videos: Storm aftermath hits Perry, Cedar Key, Tampa hard

Hurricane Helene damage photos, videos: Storm aftermath hits Perry, Cedar Key, Tampa hard

Photos and videos capture how Hurricane Helene's hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge and flooding rain impacted parts of Florida.

September 27, 2024 9:12pm EDT
2 disturbances in Caribbean, Atlantic tracked as Helene, Isaac, Joyce trek on: National Hurricane Center

2 disturbances in Caribbean, Atlantic tracked as Helene, Isaac, Joyce trek on: National Hurricane Center

As Florida recovers from the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene's landfall as a major Category 4 storm, two new disturbances are brewing in the Atlantic. Both systems are expected to develop sometime next week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

September 27, 2024 8:31pm EDT
Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions

Death toll rises as Helene unleashes catastrophic flooding across Southeast, knocks out power to millions

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic Category 4 storm Thursday night, lashing the region with devastating winds around 140 mph.

September 27, 2024 7:30pm EDT
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend region near Perry as powerful Cat 4 storm

Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend region near Perry as powerful Cat 4 storm

Hurricane Helene made landfall as an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend region, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph.

September 27, 2024 6:44am EDT
FOX donates to Red Cross Hurricane Helene relief efforts: Here's how you can help

FOX donates to Red Cross Hurricane Helene relief efforts: Here's how you can help

FOX has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide crucial support to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can donate to help fund shelter, meals, and other recovery efforts.

September 27, 2024 6:41am EDT
Hurricane Helene causes power outages in Florida: How to track during storm

Hurricane Helene causes power outages in Florida: How to track during storm

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a major Category 4 storm late Thursday in Florida's Big Bend region.

September 27, 2024 2:12am EDT
Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding

Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding

The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.

September 26, 2024 10:03pm EDT
Florida police give morbid advice to those who didn’t evacuate for Helene’s historic storm surge

Florida police give morbid advice to those who didn’t evacuate for Helene’s historic storm surge

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office in the Big Bend of Florida is taking the dire step of asking residents who chose not to heed mandatory evacuation warnings for Hurricane Helene to write their name on their bodies in permanent marker.

September 26, 2024 9:41pm EDT
Hurricane Helene: County-by-county impacts, timeline

Hurricane Helene: County-by-county impacts, timeline

Timeline: Here's when Hurricane Helene's impacts will likely be felt in Central Florida, when the worst of the weather will arrive, and what to prepare for.

September 26, 2024 2:18pm EDT
Will Helene hit Tallahassee, Florida? It would be the first major hurricane there in over 100 years

Will Helene hit Tallahassee, Florida? It would be the first major hurricane there in over 100 years

The forecast cone for Hurricane Helene appeared to narrow on Thursday morning, indicating increased confidence in its projected path toward Tallahassee, Florida.

September 26, 2024 11:54am EDT
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