Hurricane set to hit the US has become ‘unsurvivable’ as experts wa:rn of catastrophic impact

Hurricane Helene is anticipated to impact various regions of the United States in the upcoming days. As September unfolds, it signals the onset of hurricane season, which often brings significant storms to Florida, resulting in widespread destruction.

Currently, Hurricane Helene is expected to inflict considerable damage upon the state, classified as a category four storm by the time it reaches land on Thursday, September 26. The National Hurricane Center has indicated that storm surges may reach heights of up to 20 feet along certain coastlines, with Miami historically bearing the brunt of such hurricanes.

The center cautioned: “A catastrophic and deadly storm surge is likely along portions of the Florida Big Bend coast, where inundation could reach as high as 20 feet above ground level, accompanied by destructive waves. Preparations to safeguard life and property should be finalized by early Thursday prior to the onset of tropical storm conditions.” As of 5 a.m. local time on Thursday, Helene was already producing wind speeds of an impressive 90 mph. These winds are expected to intensify, with the hurricane center forecasting speeds could escalate to at least 130 mph later in the day. While tropical storms are relatively common in Florida, Helene is projected to cause significant damage. Hurricane expert Michael Lowry has indicated that this storm is on track to become one of the largest to impact the Gulf of Mexico in the past century. He noted on Twitter: “Only four named storms this century have been as large over the Gulf of Mexico (measured by the extent of tropical storm winds) as Helene is forecast to become by tomorrow: Irma (2017), Ike (2008), Ivan (2004), and Isidore (2002).”