Authorities in the USA are on high alert for Hurricane Helen. Hurricane Helene, which is expected to have a “Category 4” intensity, has reached Florida. Authorities warned of floods after this “catastrophic” storm. Authorities warned that Hurricane Helene, whose wind speed reached 225 km and waves reached 6 meters, could be “catastrophic” and “unsurvivable”.
“CATEGORY 4” HURRICAN
More than a million people were left without power and roads were flooded ahead of this hurricane, which is expected to be one of the biggest storms in the Gulf of Mexico in decades.
The US National Hurricane Center reported that fast-moving Helene turned into an extremely dangerous “Category 4” hurricane on Thursday.
225 KILOMETERS PER HOUR
The hurricane reached speeds of 225 kilometers per hour as it passed through the warm waters of the Gulf.
Nearly one million homes and businesses experienced power outages, according to tracking site PowerOutage.us.
“IT CAN DESTROY HOUSES”
“We expect to see a storm surge that could reach the top of a second-story building,” said meteorologist Mike Brennan. “Once again, a scenario will emerge that is truly uninhabitable on this part of the Florida coastline.” he said
The accompanying waves “could destroy homes, dislodge cars, and the water level would rise very quickly,” Brennan added.
WARNING FROM BIDEN
US President Joe Biden called on people to heed official evacuation warnings, saying, “I urge everyone on and near Helene road to listen to local authorities and comply with evacuation warnings.” he said.