The Latest Breaking News from Helene

Hurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit

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Carl Schreck spent his career studying tropical storms thousands of miles away from home.

Hurricane Helene's torrential rain and powerful winds were made about 10 percent more intense due to climate change, according to a study published Wednesday by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group.

Two weeks after Hurricane Helene stormed through the southeast of the United States, Floridians on Wednesday rushed to secure their homes and leave as incoming Hurricane Milton was labelled a Category 4 storm, with the potential to dramatically exceed Helene's "storm surge".

Hurricane Helene's death toll rises to 236 across six states, underscoring the importance of hurricane preparedness and response efforts.