Hurricane Helene (2024)

Name: Hurricane Helene
Start: 2024
Location: Atlantic Ocean

Category 4 Atlantic Hurricane • Peak winds: 140 mph (225 km/h)

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🌀 Category 4

Hurricane Helene reached Category 4 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

💨 140 mph

Peak sustained winds of 140 mph (225 km/h).

🌊 Atlantic Basin

Formed in the Atlantic Ocean during the 2024 hurricane season.

📍 Track History

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About Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene struck the Florida Big Bend region as a major hurricane in September 2024.

Storm Statistics

Name: Helene
Year: 2024
Peak Category: 4 (Saffir-Simpson Scale)
Peak Winds: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Basin: Atlantic

Understanding Hurricane Categories

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes from 1 to 5 based on sustained wind speed. Category 4 storms like Helene have winds that cause significant damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hurricane Helene occur?

Hurricane Helene formed during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

How strong was Hurricane Helene?

Hurricane Helene reached Category 4 intensity with peak sustained winds of 140 mph.

Where did Hurricane Helene make landfall?

For detailed track and landfall information about Hurricane Helene, check our storm tracker and historical hurricane data.