Hurricane Helene

Live Updates: Hurricane Helene

9:15pm September 26, 2024

While Hurricane Helene is expected to weaken as it moves inland after making landfall Thursday evening, forecasters say damaging winds are expected to extend to the southern Appalachian Mountains, where landslides are possible.

WNC Helene weather: ‘Don’t wait for the worst’ says NC State of Emergency

11:26am September 26, 2024

by BPR News

As Hurricane Helene approaches North Carolina, flood watches have expanded, and tropical storm watches are now in effect for much of the western region, which is expected to experience the most severe impact. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm’s approach.

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Hurricane Helene makes landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

8:47am September 26, 2024

Helene has made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a major Category 4 Hurricane. Forecasters warn that the storm will bring heavy rain and wind as far inland as the Appalachians and Atlanta.

Winston-Salem officials offer emergency tips ahead of Hurricane Helene

4:54pm September 25, 2024

by Eddie Garcia

Governor Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency ahead of the weather system.