On Thursday night Hurricane Helene reaching Perry Florida made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
Damaging Conditions Reported
Over millions of people in Perry Florida experienced a power outage due to the storm which bought forth damaging conditions. There were reports of floods up to 2 feet down in the coast of Florida, Fort Myers to Clearwater.
The water levels surged as a record in the Tampa area. The rising of the storm took up to 20 feet. People have been warned for days prior to the hurricane arrival in which they were given evacuation orders. The hurricane was considered life threatening.
The following states were declared as state of emergency such as Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. It was also reported the strong winds push the hurricane to rise up to over 20 feet.
State of Emergency Declared
As a state of emergency was declared in many states, Ron DeSantis governor of Florida has warned Perry Florida to flee as there is not enough time prior to the hurricane. There remains continuous warning of floods, roads closing and power outages to be expected. The storm is said to be moving fast increasing its chances of spreading although it will weak once landfall.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) predicts a hurricane above average due to the recorded rise in ocean temperatures. Global warming is bringing scientists to warn the public of expecting an increasing number of hurricanes.
Conclusion
Perry Florida the Center of Hurricane Helenes landfall is said to be most affected by the upcoming hurricane. Warnings issued for people to evacuate the area. Climate sciences state that due to global rise in temperatures hurricane will continue to increase over the coming years.
Key Points
- Hurricane Helene made landfall in Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread power outages and flooding, with water levels rising up to 2 feet along the coast.
- Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Florida and urged residents to evacuate due to life-threatening conditions and expected severe flooding.
- The NOAA predicts an increase in hurricane activity due to rising ocean temperatures, attributing this trend to global warming.
