Hurricane Helene intensifies ahead of Florida landfall, packing major storm surge

Hurricane Helene intensifies ahead of Florida landfall, packing major storm surge

Helene is centered 255 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, and is tracking north-northeast at 14 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 105 mph, making Helene a Category 2. Bands of heavy rain associated with the hurricane and another weather system continue to pummel parts of Florida and the Southeast U.S., prompting occasional flash flood and tornado warnings.

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