Hurricane Helene strengthens toward major-hurricane status before landfall
Hurricane Helene was reported as a Category 1 storm and expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall.
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Further intensification could bring severe flooding, wind damage and major disruption across affected areas.
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- Hurricane Helene Now Category 1 and Expected to Become Major Hurricane by the Time it Makes Landfall — Featured ↗dailyridge.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC
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