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The hurricane dead zone: Map shows coastline that hurricanes can't seem to reach
The map is a fascinating representation of the protection geography and meteorology gives the millions of people who live in ...
Hurricane Helene's aftermath: Ashe County residents cleaning up by hand, 6 months after the storm
Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, residents are undertaking the painstaking task of rebuilding their lives by hand. Ashe County officials acknowledge the ...
Debris from Hurricane Helene provides fuel for spring wildfires
A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as firefighters work to contain the flames.
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New report reveals catastrophic toll of US hurricane disaster: 'The deadliest hurricane ... since Katrina'
"Helene is responsible for at least 249 fatalities in the United States (including at least 175 direct deaths), making it the ...
Hurricane Helene hit Augusta National last summer. What it left is noticeable, not necessarily bad
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The patrons walking up the first fairway at Augusta National during a sun-splashed practice round for the ...
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Helene retired along with two other hurricane names
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired Helene and two other Atlantic hurricane names. Names are repeated every six years, except when a ...
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As Hurricane Helene cleanup continues, 5 people remain missing in North Carolina
Hurricane Helene was the most expensive natural disaster in North Carolina history, causing nearly $60 billion in damage, and the cleanup has taken a monumental community effort. Lowe’s has ...
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Beryl, Helene and Milton retired from the list of Atlantic storm names
Beryl, Helene ... hurricane status as it crossed the Florida peninsula. As Milton moved inland, heavy rain created a flash flood emergency north of the center of circulation, including the cities ...
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Most Shocking Things From Hurricane Helene's Final Report
Hurricane Helene was the ... Particularly striking was the NHC map of these direct deaths by type below. Notice how all of these fatalities in Helene's case were to the right (in this case ...
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For the long haul: Recovery group still meeting needs in Washington County
One hundred eighty days — that’s how long it’s been since the lives of those living near the Nolichucky River were altered by Hurricane Helene.
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North Carolina radio station was a critical lifeline after Hurricane Helene. Then it became the voice of recovery.
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina last September, a local radio station played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Their work didn't stop there. In the last six months ...
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Hurricane Helene survivor endorses Trump admin's plan to nix FEMA after storm devastated Southeast
Hurricane Helene survivor Mona Roper is calling for FEMA to be eliminated six months after the storm brought landslides and historic flooding to the Appalachian communities of western North Carolina.