 | This article contains close paraphrasing of a non-free copyrighted source, https://weather.com/safety/hurricane/news/2024-09-23-hurricane-helene-florida-state-of-emergency (Copyvios report). (December 2024) |
 Helene at peak intensity just prior to landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on September 26 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | September 26–27, 2024 |
| Category 4 major hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 140 mph (220 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 938 mbar (hPa); 27.70 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 36[1][2] |
| Areas affected | Florida |
Part of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season | |
| Effects
Other wikis | |
Hurricane Helene brought destructive effects to Florida. The eighth named storm, fifth hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26, bringing destructive effects across the state. Across Florida, Helene brought destructive winds and historic storm surge.
- ^ Sutton, Joe (October 2, 2024). "Helene death toll rises to at least 191". CNN. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ Phillips, Garrett (October 4, 2024). "25 Floridians dead from Hurricane Helene". WFLA-TV. Retrieved October 5, 2024.