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Tips for staying safe during Hurricane Helene

Dave McCurley boards up the windows to his home in advance of Hurricane Helene in Ochlockonee Bay, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Helene 02 — Dave McCurley boards up the windows to his home in advance of Hurricane Helene in Ochlockonee Bay, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Updated: Sep 25, 2024, 7:36 PM

Published: Sep 25, 2024, 7:35 PM

With Hurricane Helene set to bring heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour to Hall County and the North Georgia area, now is the time to start preparing to make sure you and your family stay safe during the storm.

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Could tornadoes touch down in Hall County this weekend? Here’s what experts say

A National Weather Service map issued at 6 a.m. Friday showing storm severity in the Southeast.

weather map storm.gif — A National Weather Service map issued at 6 a.m. Friday showing storm severity in the Southeast.

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Updated: Mar 14, 2025, 4:26 PM

Published: Mar 14, 2025, 4:12 PM

Isolated storms are expected Saturday morning, but the greatest risk of severe weather will come later that day through midmorning Sunday.

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