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What is a storm surge, and what is the threat from Hurricane Helene?
Storm surges often pose great danger when hurricanes such as Helene hit – here’s what you need to know
Life-threatening storm surges as high as 20ft (6 meters) are expected on Florida’s coast when Hurricane Helene makes landfall late on Thursday.
The governors of Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia have declared emergencies in their states.
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ABC News - Top stories
What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida
Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.20 hours ago - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
Tampa Bay area prepares for dangerous storm surge from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene continued to strengthen as it neared Florida's gulf coast Thursday. The storm is expected to bring historic flooding to the Southeast, with potential storm surges of up to 20 feet. ...9 hours ago -
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Hurricane Helene could bring unsurvivable storm surges to Florida's Big Bend
Hurricane Helene is already causing storm surges in parts of Florida's Gulf of Mexico coast. Officials are warning the Big Bend area could see surges that may be unsurvivable, potentially reaching ...14 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
National Hurricane Center warns of Helene's life-threatening storm surge
The National Hurricane Center is raising the alarm about a life-threatening storm surge from Helene after it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday night. Some parts of Florida's Gulf Coast could ...8 hours ago -
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WATCH: Hurricane Helene may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge
The Category 4 hurricane is forecast to make landfall along Florida's Big Bend on Thursday night with 120 mph winds. Florida, Georgia and North Carolina are bracing for its arrival.7 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Hurricane Helene brings life-threatening storm surges to US
Cyclone of second-strongest category four measure bears down on Florida’s Gulf coast and heads north towards Georgia2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
What to Expect From Helene as It Moves North
After landfall, the storm will move quickly into Georgia and the Carolinas, where it promises to bring even more rain.7 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Helene weakens to a Category 1 hurricane after making landfall in Florida
Helene intensifies into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida23 hours ago - Florida
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