Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying and is forecast to reach catastrophic Category 4 strength by the time it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm surge along some parts of the coast could potentially climb to 20 feet, posing a significant threat to life and property.
The center of the hurricane is expected to hit around Apalachicola on Thursday evening, with wind speeds reaching at least 130 mph. The storm is predicted to be one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the United States in over a year.
