Here's the very latest on the danger Helene poses not only at the coast, but also well inland through the Southeast.

Florida residents preparing for a powerful wallop from Hurricane Helene hurriedly stocked up on water, food, gasoline and other essentials as officials warned of heavy rainfall and winds that could topple trees and produce life-threatening storm surges.

Please write your name, birthday, and important information on your arm or leg in a PERMANENT MARKER so that you can be identified and family notified,” the sheriff’s office in