UPDATE: 2:25 PM EDT Thursday September 26 2024

NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center: The Air Force Hurricane Hunters found that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph (195 km/h).

This makes Helene a dangerous Category 3 major hurricane. Additional strengthening is expected before Helene makes landfall in the Florida Big Bend this evening.

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