Perry residents clean up after Hurricane Helene leaves destruction across Taylor County
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, late Thursday night as a Category 4 storm, leaving destruction in its wake. Some residents say they are thankful — and perhaps lucky — it wasn’t worse.
Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, late Thursday night as a Category 4 storm, leaving destruction in its wake. Some residents say they are thankful — and perhaps lucky — it wasn’t worse.
2 disturbances in Caribbean, Atlantic tracked as Helene, Isaac, Joyce trek on: National Hurricane Center
As Florida recovers from the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene's landfall as a major Category 4 storm, two new disturbances are brewing in the Atlantic. Both systems are expected to develop sometime next week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
As Florida recovers from the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene's landfall as a major Category 4 storm, two new disturbances are brewing in the Atlantic. Both systems are expected to develop sometime next week, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia
Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.
Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.
Hurricane Hunters fly inside Hurricane Helene for data: Here's what it looked like
If turbulence mid-flight is enough to make you grab the armrests of the airplane seat on a sunny day, it's tough to imagine what the level of turbulence is like flying directly into a major hurricane with winds consistently stronger than 100 mph.
If turbulence mid-flight is enough to make you grab the armrests of the airplane seat on a sunny day, it's tough to imagine what the level of turbulence is like flying directly into a major hurricane with winds consistently stronger than 100 mph.
Hurricane Helene photos: Here’s a look at how the storm impacted the Bay Area
Here are photos FOX 13 crews and viewers are gathering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Here are photos FOX 13 crews and viewers are gathering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
At least 7 killed in Bay Area during Hurricane Helene
At least seven deaths in the Bay Area have been blamed on the storm: two in Tampa and five in Pinellas County.
At least seven deaths in the Bay Area have been blamed on the storm: two in Tampa and five in Pinellas County.
Helene latest: Live updates from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas
The death toll from Helene continues to rise as floodwaters force evacuations and wreak havoc on the Southeast U.S.
The death toll from Helene continues to rise as floodwaters force evacuations and wreak havoc on the Southeast U.S.
Cedar Key faces long recovery after 8-foot storm surge causes devastation
Cedar Key is struggling to recover after an 8-foot storm surge submerged much of the coastal town, leaving widespread devastation. One resident kept an eye on her home through a surveillance camera during the storm.
Cedar Key is struggling to recover after an 8-foot storm surge submerged much of the coastal town, leaving widespread devastation. One resident kept an eye on her home through a surveillance camera during the storm.
Tree downed by Hurricane Helene crashes through school bus window, narrowly missing student
It was a close call in Altamonte Springs on Friday morning when a tree downed by Hurricane Helene came crashing through a school bus window, missing a young boy’s head by mere inches.
It was a close call in Altamonte Springs on Friday morning when a tree downed by Hurricane Helene came crashing through a school bus window, missing a young boy’s head by mere inches.
Inside Hurricane Helene: Hundreds of lightning strikes
The @403rdWingAir Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew into, through, and above Hurricane Helene as it rapidly intensified across the Gulf of Mexico, before making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane over Florida's Big Bend region. The Hunters shared video of what Hurricane Helene looked like at night. Dozens, if not hundreds, of lightning flashes appear in video shared.
The @403rdWingAir Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters flew into, through, and above Hurricane Helene as it rapidly intensified across the Gulf of Mexico, before making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane over Florida's Big Bend region. The Hunters shared video of what Hurricane Helene looked like at night. Dozens, if not hundreds, of lightning flashes appear in video shared.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Hurricane Helene tosses boats near Florida coast
Hurricane Helene didn't make landfall near Tampa or St. Petersburg, but storm surge and wind from Helene still did a number on Florida's Gulf coast. Video from the City of Treasure Island showed several damaged boats along the Treasure Island Causeway. Several large boats were thrown into homes.
Hurricane Helene didn't make landfall near Tampa or St. Petersburg, but storm surge and wind from Helene still did a number on Florida's Gulf coast. Video from the City of Treasure Island showed several damaged boats along the Treasure Island Causeway. Several large boats were thrown into homes.
Hurricane Helene damage: Sarasota County storm surge
St. Armands Key and Lido Key in Sarasota County, Florida experienced significant flooding and storm surger as Hurricane Helene made its way up the Gulf coast. Drone video shared by Sarasota Police Department shows the extensive flooding in St. Armands Key.
St. Armands Key and Lido Key in Sarasota County, Florida experienced significant flooding and storm surger as Hurricane Helene made its way up the Gulf coast. Drone video shared by Sarasota Police Department shows the extensive flooding in St. Armands Key.
Generator safety tips after power goes out during tropical storm, hurricane
If you're using a generator to run appliances, there are some important safety measures and tips to keep in mind. Using a generator incorrectly, can be deadly as it produces carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless.
If you're using a generator to run appliances, there are some important safety measures and tips to keep in mind. Using a generator incorrectly, can be deadly as it produces carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless.
Polk County ‘mostly spared’ by Hurricane Helene
As coastal Bay Area counties spent Friday assessing the damage from Hurricane Helene, things were relatively normal in Polk County.
As coastal Bay Area counties spent Friday assessing the damage from Hurricane Helene, things were relatively normal in Polk County.
What does flood insurance cover?
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.
Watch: FOX Weather meteorologist rescues woman from rising floodwaters in Atlanta
Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.
Van Dillen, a journalist from the Atlanta area, heard a woman's desperate cries for help during Hurricane Helene. She had driven into floodwaters and was trapped in her car before sunrise Friday.
Roof wrapped around pole after Hurricane Helene pummels Florida
FOX 35's Manny Martinez is in Taylor County, Florida, not far from where Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, looking at the damage in wake of the storm's powerful force. Helene made landfall about 10 miles from Perry, Florida. Manny found part of a church's roof about a block away, including a piece that was clearly wrapped around a power pole.
FOX 35's Manny Martinez is in Taylor County, Florida, not far from where Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, looking at the damage in wake of the storm's powerful force. Helene made landfall about 10 miles from Perry, Florida. Manny found part of a church's roof about a block away, including a piece that was clearly wrapped around a power pole.
FOX Weather reporter helps woman trapped in Helene floodwaters
FOX Weather's Bob Van Dillen helped a woman through a flooded street after Hurricane Helene made its way through Atlanta, Georgia. Helene made landfall Thursday night as a powerful Cat. 4 storm over Florida's Big Bend region, near Perry.
FOX Weather's Bob Van Dillen helped a woman through a flooded street after Hurricane Helene made its way through Atlanta, Georgia. Helene made landfall Thursday night as a powerful Cat. 4 storm over Florida's Big Bend region, near Perry.
Hurricane Helene aftermath: Tree falls on home in Marion County
Hurricane Helene made landfall at a powerful Cat. 4 near Perry, Florida, in the state's Big Bend region on Thursday night. Now that the storm has crossed, we're getting a look at the storm damage in the aftermath of Helene. Some trees and branches fell on homes in Ocala, Marion County.
Hurricane Helene made landfall at a powerful Cat. 4 near Perry, Florida, in the state's Big Bend region on Thursday night. Now that the storm has crossed, we're getting a look at the storm damage in the aftermath of Helene. Some trees and branches fell on homes in Ocala, Marion County.