Summary
- Hurricane Helene weakened to a post-tropical cyclone causing catastrophic flooding in the southeastern U.S. and southern Appalachians.
- Life-threatening flooding, landslides, and gusty winds were expected to continue in parts of the region.
- The storm resulted in at least 44 deaths across five states, with concerns about hazardous conditions persisting.
- Record-breaking rainfall led to extensive flooding, road closures, dam safety concerns, and power outages.