People are beginning to ask: “Will Hurricane Helene hit NYC?”
After a brief lull in late August and early September, the 2024 storm season has once again picked up activity, and those along the East Coast are being affected.
Before embarking on your fall bucket list, here’s what meteorologists are saying about Helene and her effects.
Will Hurricane Helene Hit NYC?
The tropical storm escalated into a hurricane on Wednesday, September 25th, and is expected to make its way into the Florida Gulf Coast. When it does make landfall, likely on Thursday, September 26th, meteorologists predict that it will be a Category 3 storm.
However, Hurricane Helene isn’t expected to impact NYC directly, per reports. According to the Weather Channel’s 10-day forecast, New Yorkers will experience temperatures averaging around the low 70s with small chances of precipitation. Should showers occur, they will likely be at the beginning of next week.
Hurricane Helene will bring severe weather to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and western Cuba on Wednesday before it makes its way to Florida’s Gulf Coast, but its affects are likely to be widespread.
According to meteorologist and New York Times reporter Judson Jones, Helene is likely to be a big storm, comparable in size to Hurricanes Katrina and Irma. He writes, “The storm is also expected to move quickly after landfall, which means its strongest winds will be able to penetrate farther inland.”
What can NYC do?
Though the city is out of the storm’s target, New Yorkers should definitely know what to do if a hurricane is coming — we’ve prepared tips, things to do, and recommendations from the New York City Emergency Management Department to keep you and your families safe.
If you are looking to help those in Hurricane Helene’s path, visit the Red Cross.