Update 6:20 PM EDT Thurs: Helene now an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane

A NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft currently investigating Helene recently found that the maximum sustained winds have increased to 130 mph (215 km/h). The minimum central pressure has also decreased to 947 mb (27.96 inches) based on dropsonde data.

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Extraordinary imagery of Hurricane Helene's eye wall, loaded with lightning.

Hurricane Helene is now a dangerous, Category 4 storm. https://t.co/fZnsA0y0UT

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Since the Paris Agreement, massive growth in clean energy has enabled coal power to slow down. 🚫🏭

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RT @NHC_Atlantic: Hurricane #Helene Advisory 13A: Helene Almost a Major Hurricane With Additional Strengthening Forecast Before Landfall in the Florida Big Bend. Preparations to Protect Life and Property Should Be Rushed To Completion. https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ

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💡 Stories of hope: 6 animals species brought back from the brink of extinction.

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Update 7:00 PM EDT Thurs: Extremely dangerous Category 4 Helene heading towards the Florida Big Bend

Sustained tropical-storm-force winds are being reported along the west coast of Florida, with wind gusts near hurricane-force. Tropical storm conditions are approaching the coastline of Florida's Big Bend.

National Hurricane Center

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An awe-inspiring look at Hurricane Helene and it's convective eye from earlier today in this high-resolution satellite imagery. https://t.co/mDmJ4l5HAy

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Hurricane #Helene Advisory 14A: Extremely Dangerous Hurricane Helene Nearing the Northeast Gulf Coast. Catastrophic Storm Surge and Life-Threatening Winds Expected in The Florida Big Bend Area. https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ

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💡 #ThingsYouShouldKnow about #biodiversity:

Soils are the second-largest carbon sink after oceans. Targeted policies and incentives to scale up #SustainableUse are necessary to preserve this potential.

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Disaster risks are not simple. Impacts often cascade across systems, creating new risks.

Addressing systemic risks requires a new approach, working across silos, accepting a greater degree of uncertainty.

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RT @NWStornado: A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida and Georgia until 6 AM EDT https://t.co/XMGOtQ9cjE

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