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Tracking Hurricane Helene - 2024

Updated: Nov 20, 2024


Hurricane Helene, a storm that had steadily grown from a tropical disturbance had gained frightening strength as it churned towards the U.S. Helene’s development was rapid, but its threat was far from unexpected. Weather models had been tracking its path for days ahead of the storm, but it was in the final days that the reality of this powerful storm came into sharp focus.


Warnings and Preparations

As Helene nears landfall, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued numerous warnings and advisories. From the eastern Yucatán Peninsula to the Cayman Islands, early preparations included the closing of schools and shelters opening their doors to thousands. The Florida Gulf Coast braced for impact, with Governor Ron DeSantis declaring a state of emergency. Evacuation orders were in place for tens of thousands in Florida’s Big Bend area and beyond. Coastal communities from Perry to Cedar Key began boarding up windows and sandbagging homes, fearing not only the powerful winds but also the storm surge—predicted to reach heights of up to 12 feet in some places​(Weather.gov).


Nature’s Fury Looms

Satellite imagery captured the storm’s ominous spiral as it edged closer to Florida’s Big Bend. For those watching from afar, the storm’s beauty was captivating, but for those in its path, it was a nightmare in the making. Meteorologists were warning that the time for final preparations was running out, urging anyone in evacuation zones to leave immediately.

Despite the ominous forecasts, some residents chose to stay behind, either out of necessity or stubbornness. Yet, as Helene approached, it became clear that no one would be able to escape its impact entirely. Even those living inland were warned of the storm’s ability to produce catastrophic flooding and tornadoes far from the coast.


The Calm Before the Storm

In the final hours before Helene made landfall, an eerie calm settled over Florida’s coastline. The winds had not yet arrived, and the sky above was a strange shade of gray. It was the kind of calm that hinted at the raw power gathering just beyond the horizon. Floridians prepared for what was coming, with the knowledge that this storm would not pass quietly in the night. Helene would make her mark, and her name would be remembered for years to come.


As the clock ticked towards landfall, all eyes remained on Hurricane Helene—a storm poised to rewrite the history books.

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