News / Air and sea gateways batten down for Hurricane Helene

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Gateways across Florida have shuttered in advance of Hurricane Helene’s expected imminent landfall, with airports and ports in Alabama and Georgia operating under contingencies.

Meteorologists at the US National Hurricane Center advised that Helene was making its “expected turn” towards the southern states, bringing it to the Florida coast.

“A catastrophic and deadly storm surge is likely along portions of the coast, where inundation could reach up to 20ft above ground level, along with destructive waves,” ...