Hurricane Isaias has made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast, unleashing life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds and torrential rain. The danger is far from over, as the storm’s impacts spread inland across the Southeast and beyond.

It has been two years since Hurricane Helene struck Southwest Virginia and areas further south into Appalachia, leaving historic damage and destruction in its wake.

The answer is a resounding no. While Isaias could bring significant impacts to parts of the Southeast, the forecast for our area is nowhere near what we experienced during Helene in 2024. Rain: Periods of heavy rain are possible this weekend, with localized flooding a concern.

Even before Hurricane Helene, many people were feeling uncertain. We are facing several crises and calamities: wars, acts of terror, violent attacks in public places (schools, shopping centers, places of worship), and natural disasters made stronger and ...

It has been two years since Hurricane Helene struck Southwest Virginia and areas further south into Appalachia, leaving historic damage and destruction in its wake.

Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major hurricane Friday morning as it moved toward the Gulf Coast, with landfall expected tonight.