The National Weather Service issued a warning on Thursday about the impending storm surge from Hurricane Helene, describing it as potentially 'unsurvivable' in certain parts of Florida. The Big Bend region of the state is expected to face up to 20 feet of dangerous surge as Helene's powerful winds push water from the Gulf onto normally dry land.
Even areas where a 20-foot surge is unlikely could still see record-breaking levels. Cedar Key, which was severely impacted by Hurricane Idalia last year, may experience over 10 feet of surge, surpassing the previous record set by Idalia.
