The latest:
- Helene is now a major hurricane aimed at the Florida Coast.
- Forecasters have warned that Hurricane Helene is set to intensify and cause ‘catastrophic’ damage across Florida.
- A storm surge warning is in effect as water could reach as high as 20 feet in places.
- Hurricane and tropical storm warnings are in place across coastal areas of southern Florida. The National Hurricane Center said: “Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.”
- A state of emergency has been declared in 61 of Florida’s 67 counties and several are under evacuation orders.
