Fast Change in Forecast for Alabama on Friday

Helene weakened to a “Tropical Storm” early this (Friday) morning, over Georgia after making landfall late Thursday as a Category 4 Hurricane on Florida’s Big Bend; at this point – the extent of any damage from Helene – does remain unknown – however, the National Weather Service Office in Tallahassee, located very close to the landfall point has gotten numerous reports of storm surge and freshwater flooding, trees on homes, and also a number of impassable roadways before daylight. Helene made landfall Thursday night as a Category 4 Hurricane – around 10:10pm with 140 mph winds, near Perry, Florida – according to reports from the National Hurricane Center.

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