Hurricane Helene Timeline of Events

Tropical Storm – Monday, September 23

Hurricane Helene Path – Graphic by NOAA

Forecasts throughout the day projected Helene to be a potential tropical cyclone. Helene was moving through the Caribbean Sea towards Cuba and the Yucatan Peninsula. Conditions were expected to upgrade to tropical storm conditions by Tuesday night. Heavy rains in portions of the Western Caribbean.

Hurricane Helene Update- Tuesday, September 24

Hurricane Helene forecasted to reach near hurricane strength upon reaching the Northwest Caribbean Sea. Hurricane-force winds expected for the Florida “big bend region”. Flash flooding and urban flooding projected across Florida and the southeast and south Appalachian regions.

Hurricane Helene Storm Surge Projection – Graphic By NOAA

Hurricane Helene Update- Wednesday, September 25

Catastrophic storm surge was likely to hit portions of the Florida “big bend” region and predicted to reach excess of 20ft above ground level with large waves. Potentially catastrophic hurricane-force winds were likely. Tropical storm conditions were projected for landfall in Cuba.

Hurricane Helene Update- Wednesday, September 26

Hurricane Ian landed near Cape Coral bringing dangerous storm surge and damage from Marco Island to the Fort Myers area.

Mike Sico at Mashes Sands Beach, Fl – Photo by Complete
Flooding ahead of major landfall – Photo by Complete
John Minor setting up Sentinel monitoring tower – Photo by Complete
Sentinel monitoring tower – Photo by Complete
Aerial image of flooding – Photo by Complete
John Minor and Mike Sico on location – Photo by Complete
Mike Sico flying FAA 107 drone – Photo by Complete
John Minor installing Sentinel tower at night – Photo by Complete
TeamComplete on location ahead of the storm

Hurricane Helene Update- Thursday, September 27

Wind Speed - Graphic by NOAA
Hurricane Helene Path – Graphic by NOAA

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida in the Tallahassee and Perry area.