SUMMARY: In Buckhead, ongoing flooding has led to active water rescues at Peach Tree Park Apartments. Firefighters are using boats to reach residents trapped by rising floodwaters, who have reported waking to two feet of water in their apartments. Many have been rescued along with their pets and essential belongings. While the situation is traumatic for those affected, they express gratitude for the assistance. Rescue operations are expected to continue as authorities anticipate further increases in water levels. Updates will continue as crews work to ensure the safety of residents throughout the morning.

Residents in the area of Nancy Creek in Sandy Springs have been asked to evacuate due to rising flood waters. As Hurricane Helene continues to move north, those flood waters are expected to rise. FOX 5’s Lindsay Tuman has the story.

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SUMMARY: A new track indicates a tropical storm, with winds at 65 mph, approaching Atlanta, Georgia, by 8:00 AM. This storm is just below hurricane strength, which starts at 74 mph. As it moves into the Atlanta area, it is expected to weaken further while continuing its northern trajectory. Eventually, it will stall over Kentucky, impacting the region with its lingering presence.

11Alive Chief Meteorologist Chris Holcomb is walking us through what we can expect as Helene makes its way over Atlanta tomorrow morning.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen is currently a Category 3 storm, anticipated to make landfall on the Florida coast tonight, possibly intensifying to a low-end Category 4. As it moves into Georgia and near Atlanta, it will downgrade to a tropical storm. Heavy rain and tropical storm-force winds (40-60 mph) are expected, contributing to severe flooding risks, especially due to saturated ground conditions. Flash flood warnings are active in affected areas, with additional counties added to the hurricane warning. As the storm passes, conditions should improve by Friday afternoon, with reduced rain and gusty winds lingering through the day.

The National Hurricane Center reported that Helene had strengthened to a Category 3 storm on Thursday.

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