Bullet points of Soul-searching and regret over unheeded warnings follow Helene's destruction
Bullet points of Soul-searching and regret over unheeded warnings follow Helene's destruction
- The National Weather Service issued warnings and alerts to emergency planners, first responders, and residents about the potential impact of Hurricane Helene.
- The storm caused catastrophic flooding and damage in western North Carolina, particularly in the Asheville area.
- The death toll from the storm has risen to at least 215 across six states.
- The National Weather Service's rainfall and wind speed predictions largely held up, with some areas receiving more than 1 foot of rain and wind gusts reaching 106 mph.
- The storm caused widespread power outages, downed trees and powerlines, and flooded hundreds of homes and businesses.
- The National Weather Service issued warnings and alerts to emergency planners, first responders, and residents about the potential impact of Hurricane Helene.
- The storm caused catastrophic flooding and damage in western North Carolina, particularly in the Asheville area.
- The death toll from the storm has risen to at least 215 across six states.
- The National Weather Service's rainfall and wind speed predictions largely held up, with some areas receiving more than 1 foot of rain and wind gusts reaching 106 mph.
- The storm caused widespread power outages, downed trees and powerlines, and flooded hundreds of homes and businesses.