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Streets in Georgia Underwater as Deadly Storm Helene Moves North
Storm Helene continues to wreak havoc as it travels north, with central Georgia, including Atlanta, facing severe flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning for the area, putting more than a million people at risk. This includes 246 schools and 23 hospitals.
Helene, which crossed into Georgia early Friday, brought devastating wind speeds of 110mph (177 km/h), claiming two lives in the state. The storm has also triggered a storm surge warning from Altamaha Sound in Georgia to Little River Inlet in South Carolina.
The tropical storm is expected to slow down over the Tennessee Valley as it moves northwest through Friday and Saturday. Power outages have affected over 3 million people across multiple states:
- Florida: 1.1 million
- South Carolina: 1.1 million
- Georgia: More than 1 million
- North Carolina: 400,000
Emergency services remain on high alert as the storm continues to leave a trail of destruction.