Which is equal to a two story building. Local residents have been instructed to move to safe shelters in the emerging situation.
Hurricane Helen hit the coast of Florida, USA. The Category 4 hurricane hit northwest Florida around 11pm local time on Thursday.
A hurricane warning has been issued for coastal areas for waves several feet high. Waves can reach heights of up to 20 feet in some places. Which is equal to a two story building. Local residents have been instructed to move to safe shelters in the emerging situation.
Roads flooded due to heavy rains caused by the storm. An airport in Florida has been closed. Millions of people are isolated. However, no casualty has been reported so far.
Meanwhile, Florida residents fear frequent natural disasters. This is the third time a hurricane has hit the state in the last one year.
The storm is also bringing rain to Georgia, North and South Carolina. All educational institutions in Florida and surrounding states have been closed.