On the coast and inland: these are the cities that Hurricane Helene will affect in the United States

The alert about the Hurricane Helene is just beginning. According to the authorities, the phenomenon is rapidly intensifying as it moves towards the coast of the United States, and it is expected that the hurricane, considered potentially dangerous, will make landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida.

The authorities have issued crucial warnings to the population, highlighting the need to evacuate vulnerable areas due to the threat of floods and strong winds.

Which areas of the United States could be affected by Hurricane Helene's passage?

The National Weather Service of the USA issued hurricane warnings for much of the west coast of Florida, especially in areas like Big Bend, where the impact is expected to be more severe.

In cities like Tallahassee and Gainesville, authorities have already ordered the evacuation of thousands of people due to the possibility of a sea level rise of up to 20 feet above ground level, which poses a serious risk of flooding and destructive waves.

To make matters worse, the effects of Helene could even affect states far from the coast such as Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. "They will have strong inland rains caused by the hurricane, and the storms will take some time to diminish once they are in the area," said Brian McNoldy, an environmental researcher at the University of Miami.

The hurricane-force winds and torrential rains could spread inland, also affecting cities in northern Florida, southern Georgia, and parts of the Carolinas. Landslides are also anticipated in the mountainous areas of the southern Appalachians.

According to various sources, this meteorological phenomenon "threatens to bring devastating winds that could cause significant damage to structures and properties. The most intense wind gusts, which are located in the eye, will penetrate inland, affecting vast areas of the southern and southeastern USA."

The recommendation to the population is to start taking protective measures as soon as possible, as it is expected that tropical storm conditions will begin during the course of this Thursday and landfall is expected at night.