Hurricane Helene is a Category 4 and made landfall in Florida

Hurricane Helene made a powerful landfall in Florida's Big Bend region, just outside of Aucilla, at approximately 23:10 EST (11:10 PM) on Thursday night. The US National Hurricane Center confirmed that Helene hit as a Category 4 hurricane.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay safe and follow emergency protocols as the storm brings severe weather conditions.