Heat in Gulf of Mexico Means Late Season Hurricanes Still a Threat
Helene formed toward the end of September last year, followed closely by Milton, with the deadly storms causing $113 billion in losses and damages in the US.
Flood damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina.
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