Hurricane Helene Strengthens to Category 2 Ahead of Florida Landfall

Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to strengthen further before making landfall in Florida. The hurricane is located approximately 365 miles south of Apalachicola, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Helene has intensified into a category 2 hurricane and additional strengthening is expected before landfall in Florida, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.

Hurricane Helene is located about 365 miles (585 km) south of Apalachicola, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kmh), the Miami-based forecaster said.

(With inputs from agencies.)