Columbia just got a real taste of Tropical Storm Helene, and it wasn’t pleasant. The airport clocked a wind gust at 67 mph, which is pretty strong! Lots of power lines went down, and trees fell everywhere because of the storm. Heavy rains made things worse by soaking the ground. When more rain came,
In the midst of Hurricane Helene's fury, FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen faced an emergency that demanded more than just weather reporting. Atlanta was in grave danger, with millions at risk from catastrophic flooding. For the first time ever, the city found itself under a Flash Flood Emerg
In the midst of Hurricane Helene, Fox Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen was reporting from Peachtree Creek in North Atlanta. As he spoke to the camera, a woman trapped in her car nearby called out for help. The floodwater was rising fast, and she was panicking. Van Dillen reassured her that 911
Hey there, Chicagoans! Brace yourselves for a wet and windy weekend. The leftovers of Hurricane Helene are heading our way, straight from Florida where it hit on Thursday. This storm is causing quite a stir in the Midwest as it moves northward. Expect a couple of days filled with rain showers that c
When Hurricane Helene hit Florida, it was a Category 4 storm with winds up to 140 mph. But the real story unfolded later in South Carolina's Midlands region. Two tornadoes, an EF-1 and an EF-0, touched down, causing damage and disruption despite their relatively weak strength. The first twister hit
Last month, the Midlands region of South Carolina experienced a sudden outbreak of tornadoes as Hurricane Helene hit. With at least six twisters confirmed and more possibly on the way, residents were caught off guard. Initially, people expected severe flooding to be the main threat from this storm.
Fresh storms are being whipped up over the churning waves of the Atlantic—which could heap more misery on millions of Americans still reeling from Hurricane Helene. Meteorologists have warned that they are keeping a close eye on two weather systems "in the eastern tropical Atlantic," one of which "h
The stormy weather on September 26-27, 2024, will be remembered for a long time. Hurricane Helene brought chaos to the area, leaving a trail of destruction and devastation. Nine tornadoes tore through the region, causing widespread damage and disrupting lives. But what was the extent of the destruct
Hurricanes can bring even the most unlikely of allies together. The recent category 4 storm, Helene, which ravaged parts of Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, is a testament to this. When disaster strikes, politicians often take center stage, sharing their grief and support for those affected. In
As the storm clouds cleared, the people of western North Carolina were left to face the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Category 4 storm had brought unprecedented destruction, leaving a trail of damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure in its wake. At least 49 people had lost the
