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Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the Coast of Florida, with expected landfall Thursday evening or early Friday morning. Currently a Category 1 storm, Helene is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane by landfall. Helene is predicted to bring catastrophic storm surges up to twenty feet and widespread destructive winds across the region. Evacuation orders have been issued, and residents are urged to rush final preparations. Helene is also expected to produce heavy rainfall, potentially causing deadly flash floods and landslides in the Southern Appalachians.
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00:00It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:03Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the coast of Florida with expected
00:07landfall Thursday evening or early Friday morning.
00:11Currently a Category 1 storm, Helene is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane by landfall.
00:16Helene is predicted to bring catastrophic storm surges up to 20 feet and widespread
00:21destructive winds across the region.
00:24Evacuation orders have been issued and residents are urged to rush final preparations.
00:28Hurricane Helene is also expected to produce heavy rainfall potentially causing deadly
00:32flash floods and landslides in the southern Appalachians.
00:35For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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