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Hurricane Helene Leaves a Trail of Destruction and Power Outages Across Several States

Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, has caused significant devastation throughout the southeastern United States, resulting in at least 43 fatalities. As the storm's remnants continue their course, they are now moving toward Virginia, bringing weakened winds but still capable of severe weather impacts. In areas such as Chicago and central Indiana, residents are grappling with heavy rains, gusty winds, and widespread power outages. Particularly hard-hit regions include Kentucky, where multiple counties have declared states of emergency in response to the storm's aftermath. According to reports, over 116,000 customers are currently without power in the Tri-State area, and cleanup efforts are underway as communities deal with the fallout from the storm's destructive path, including downed trees and flooded streets. As the weekend approaches, additional rain is expected to affect various parts of the Midwest, complicating recovery efforts and leaving many in uncertain conditions.
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