Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene, although weakening, continues to cause catastrophic and historic flooding in parts of the Southern Appalachians. The risk of additional heavy rainfall is diminishing, but the Ohio Valley can still expect 1-2 inches of rain, with some isolated areas potentially receiving up to 3 inches. Lingering showers might persist in the central and southern Appalachians through Saturday.
Helene’s remnants are also generating life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along a significant portion of the Atlantic Seaboard, stretching from Florida to Long Island, NY.
Related: Helene Brings Catastrophic Flooding To Southeastern US
The post-tropical cyclone itself is currently drifting southeastward and is expected to continue this slow movement along the Kentucky-Tennessee border through the weekend.
It has weakened considerably, with maximum sustained winds near 25 mph. Further weakening is anticipated in the coming days.
Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.
Android Users: Download our free app to stay up-to-date on the latest news.
Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news and updates.
Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.