Tracking Helene: Live maps, power outages, wind projections and more

Chris Oberholtz

Updated September 27, 2024 at 8:54 a.m.

Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night. Now a tropical storm, Helene's massive size will continue to lead to devastating impacts across the Southeast.

These live maps from the FOX Forecast Center show the latest information on Helene. You can also download the FOX Weather app to get alerts about Helene.

Deadly Helene Downgraded To Tropical Storm After Lashing Florida With Historic Storm Surge, Destructive Winds

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