NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.

Asheville residents battling 'apocalyptic' aftermath of Hurricane Helene after deadly flooding, landslides

One Asheville, North Carolina resident sounded the alarm as his community battles the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, detailing the "apocalyptic weekend" as the death toll continues to rise while millions are left without power and water. 

East Tennessee K-9 officer lost in Helene's historic floods found among dead

An East Tennessee police department is grieving the tragic loss of a K-9 officer who was swept away by the devastating flash floods that ravaged the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Helene slams North Carolina with washouts, outages
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FOX Weather's Kiyana Lewis joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to highlight the devastation in Asheville, North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.

Helene latest: Death toll climbs to 56, millions without power

Helene's path of destruction has left at least 56 people dead and entire homes and neighborhoods washed away in the Appalachian Mountains.

Patients rescued after hospital in Tennessee floods
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Patients at Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee were rushed to the roof and rescue after the hospital flooded from Helene. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Eric Deaton, the COO of Ballad Health about what happened.

Helene causes extensive flooding across Southeast
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Hurricane Helene caused at least 52 deaths and billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the southeastern U.S. as it raced through, and more than 3 million customers went into the weekend without any power and for some a continued threat of floods. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Erica Eister about how her home was impacted in Florida.

South Carolina deals with flooding after Helene
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Several cities in South Carolina experienced extreme flooding from Helene. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke to Daniel Rickenman, the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina on the aftermath of the storm.

Recovery underway in Atlanta after flooding
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Hurricane Helene isn?t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 15 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated. FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen bravely rescued a woman who had driven into floodwaters in Atlanta early Friday morning. Carrying her on his back through chest-deep water, watch as Van Dillen, a towering 6-foot, 1-inch man, demonstrated incredible strength and courage during Hurricane Helene coverage. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Van Dillen about the rescue and the latest in Atlanta.

Convoy of Hope helps with Hurricane Helene relief
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The remnants of Helene continued its onslaught across the Southeast Friday, with nearly 4 dozen dead across multiple states and hundreds rescued from floodwaters. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall along Florida?s Big Bend region late Thursday with estimated sustained winds of 140 mph. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Ethan Forhetz with Convoy of Hope on their efforts to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

How the Florida Aquarium survived Hurricane Helene
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The remnants of Helene continued its onslaught across the Southeast Friday, with nearly 4 dozen dead across multiple states and hundreds rescued from floodwaters. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall along Florida?s Big Bend region late Thursday with estimated sustained winds of 140 mph. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Andy Wood, with the Florida Aquarium on how they're doing and what's next.

Hurricane Helene: Flood insurance cost concerns
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The Category 4 hurricane knocked out power to some hospitals in southern Georgia, and Gov. Brian Kemp said authorities had to use chainsaws to clear debris and open up roads. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (225 kph) when it made landfall late Thursday in a sparsely populated region in Florida?s rural Big Bend area, home to fishing villages and vacation hideaways where the state?s panhandle and peninsula meet. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Liz Lebron, a homeowner out in St. Pete about how storms such as Helene can impact residents.

Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia

Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.

Dramatic footage of overnight water rescues in FL
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Dozens of people caught in the wrath of Hurricane Helene needed overnight water rescues. One of the groups performing those rescues was Grey Bull Rescue Foundation. LiveNOW's Andy Craft spoke with Bryan Stern of Grey Bull Rescue about working overnight to save people from electric fires and other hazards in areas hit by flash flooding.

What does flood insurance cover?

Having flood insurance can come in handy in the event of an emergency, and these are the items covered under a policy.

FOX donates to Red Cross Hurricane Helene relief efforts: Here's how you can help

FOX has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide crucial support to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can donate to help fund shelter, meals, and other recovery efforts.

Helene makes landfall as category 4 hurricane
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Hurricane Helene has made landfall into Florida's Big Bend region as a catastrophic storm, lashing the region with devastating winds over 130 mph, and threatening a potentially "unsurvivable" 20-foot storm surge and flooding rain. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update moments after Helene made landfall in Taylor County, FL at 11:10pm ET.

Where does Helene go after hitting Florida? Southeast, mid-Atlantic could see 'catastrophic' flooding

The large storm will move quickly north, bringing widespread heavy rain, damaging winds and possible tornadoes to major cities in the Southeast and Midwest, including Atlanta, Nashville and St. Louis.