Hurricane Helene Leaves Trail of Destruction and Widespread Power Outages Across the Southeast
As Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, it quickly weakened to a tropical depression. However, its impact was felt across several states, particularly in the Southeastern U.S., where high winds and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc on power infrastructure. As reports continue to pour in, the extent of the damage and subsequent power outages are becoming clearer. Duke Energy has been at the forefront of the response, having restored power to over 380,000 customers by earl...