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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Cat 4 Hurricane Helene Barrels Toward Florida Big Bend
Top StoryApr 29

Cat 4 Hurricane Helene Barrels Toward Florida Big Bend

Hurricane Helene intensified into a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, threatening catastrophic damage along Florida's Gulf Coast. Governor Ron DeSantis has declared emergencies across 61 counties, spurring evacuations of thousands from hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. Landfall looms this evening, with hurricane warnings spanning dozens of counties.

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Lee County Weather
73°F
H: 88°L: 69°
AQI: Good
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