Tropical Storm Helene has brought heavy rainfall to the Southeast, resulting in urban and river flooding, as well as landslides, creating catastrophic conditions across the region. The storm is expected to continue impacting areas such as the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee, leading to potentially life-threatening flash and urban flooding, along with significant river flooding.
The National Hurricane Center's 8 a.m. ET update indicates that Helene is currently located about 80 miles east-northeast of Atlanta, moving north at 30 mph. While sustained winds have decreased to 60 mph, hurricane-force wind gusts are still possible. Tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 275 miles, primarily to the east of the storm's center.
