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Florida braces for potentially catastrophic Hurricane Helene

Florida is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, a powerful storm that's strengthened to a Category 4 with 130 mph winds. Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday night, but many across the state have been feeling its effects all day and preparing for the worst. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Michael Brennan, the director of the National Hurricane Center.

Florida braces for potentially catastrophic Hurricane Helene

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