Potentially Catastrophic Helene Nears Landfall On US Coast: Here's Latest Timing, Track

One of the most powerful storms in years moving toward the US coast is expected to become the strongest hurricane to strike the United States this season.

A look at the projected track and timing through Saturday, Sept. 28 for the storm system expected to become a major urricane.
Photo Credit: *AccuWeather.com*

Joe Lombardi

09/25/2024 7:30 p.m.

Potentially catastrophic Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday evening, Sept. 26, along Florida's panhandle.

“This is expected to be a large hurricane with a major storm surge threat and impacts that will reach hundreds of miles inland from where this storm makes landfall,” said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter.

The potential for life-threatening storm surge will be along the coast of the Florida Panhandle and Florida's west coast.

Heavy rain from the hurricane will extend to the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.

Earlier report: New Projected Timing Released For Potentially Major Hurricane Taking Aim At US

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season runs through Saturday, Nov. 30.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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