"Gargantuan" Hurricane Helene could convey "catastrophic and deadly storm surge" to elements of Florida Gulf Coastline

"Gargantuan" Hurricane Helene could bring "catastrophic and deadly storm surge" to parts of Florida Gulf Coast

Hurricane Helene is strengthening as it moves through the japanese Gulf of Mexico towards a forecast Thursday evening or early Friday early morning landfall above Florida's Big Bend Coast and is particularly "anticipated to bring catastrophic winds and storm surge on the northeastern Gulf Coastline," the National Hurricane Heart stated early Thursday. "Preparations to safeguard lifestyle and residence ought to be rushed to completion," the center urged.

The National Weather Service warned in a post on X that, "A catastrophic and lethal storm surge is probably going along portions on the Florida Big Bend coast, the place inundation could reach as large as twenty toes above ground degree, coupled with destructive waves. There may be also a Risk of life-threatening storm surge along the remainder on the west Coastline of your Florida Peninsula. Residents in These places really should abide by guidance provided by regional officers and evacuate if advised to take action."