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Live updates: Helene causes widespread power outages, downed trees in Alachua County
Hurricane Helene made landfall just after 11 p.m. Thursday near Perry — about 100 miles from Gainesville — packing winds up to 140 mph.
Hurricane Helene knocks out power to thousands, damages homes and vehicles in Alachua County
Helene made landfall just after 11 p.m. Thursday near Perry — about 100 miles from Gainesville — packing winds up to 140 mph.
Live updates: NWS says 100% chance of tropical storm force winds in Alachua County
As Hurricane Helene takes aim at Tallahassee and the Big Bend area of Florida, residents in Gainesville and Alachua County are reminded to stay vigilant as the storm's impacts will be felt well beyond its center.
Hurricane Helene updates: Alachua County warns residents not to get complacent
Alachua County will open a special-needs shelter on Wednesday at noon and two pet-friendly general population shelters at 4 p.m.
Must-see photos and videos of Hurricane Helene damage in Gainesville and Alachua County
According to the National Weather Service, peak wind gusts of 66 mph were recorded after 11 p.m. in Gainesville and the University of Florida campus
Hurricane Helene Update 15 – County urges residents to stay off roadways
Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Thank you for your patience as we work with local utility crews to restore power.
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Helene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville
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Alachua County declares local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Helene
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Hurricane Helene live updates: Storm surge, sewer issues and power outages plague Florida communities
Category 4 Helene made landfall just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River, about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, Florida.