Hurricane Helene has tragically claimed at least five lives as it wreaks havoc across several states in the U.S. Reports indicate one fatality in Florida, two in Georgia, and another in North Carolina, with fears that the death toll may rise as daylight reveals the full extent of the storm's impact.
The powerful storm made landfall in northeast Florida as a formidable category four hurricane, and by Friday morning, it had transitioned into a tropical storm with sustained winds reaching up to 70 mph. The storm has brought torrential rain and severe weather conditions, prompting a rare flash flood emergency warning for Atlanta, Georgia.
As Helene continues to move swiftly, it poses significant risks to a broad region, with emergency services on high alert. The situation remains critical as communities brace for the aftermath of this devastating storm.