As Hurricane Helene churns northward above the Gulf of Mexico hot tub, residents along the Florida Gulf Coast are taking action, boarding up homes and heading for higher ground. While devastation along the coast is expected, more individuals will likely be impacted in cities farther inland.
Both Tallahassee and Atlanta are in the "cone of uncertainty" and Helene's forward movement is rapid. As a result, she will not weaken quickly as she comes ashore with her high winds and abundant tropical moisture. Both of these cities can expect wind damage and extensive flooding.
Worse yet, Atlanta will receive significant precipitation from a cold front that arrives prior to Helene. At least ten inches of rain is expected to fall across that concrete jungle over the next few days. Once again, our warming climate is having an impact on areas far from the shore.
