Helene wreaks havoc on Asheville, North Carolina
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Since Hurricane Helene made landfall last week in Florida, more than 130 people have died. Hundreds more remain missing.

Chicago weather: Welcome to October

October starts with a cold front moving into Chicagoland this morning.

Illinois Red Cross volunteer joins Florida recovery effort after Hurricane Helene

Red Cross crews from across the country, including Illinois, are on the ground in Florida to assist with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm.

Biden vows to help those impacted by Helene
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President Joe Biden on Monday vowed to help those dealing with the aftermath of Helene in the wake of historic flooding.

Helene aftermath latest: At least 120 dead, NC communities still isolated

Helene left a trail of widespread damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing at least 120 people and hundreds of others still unaccounted for.

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. 

Tropical Storm Kirk forms, forecast to become large, powerful hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk (formerly Tropical Depression 12) formed over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning and is forecast to become a "large and powerful hurricane" later this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Helene death toll rises as recovery efforts begin
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Over a hundred people were killed and many more were unaccounted for as recovery efforts get underway in the southeast. Thousands of federal workers have been deployed to help and President Biden has pledged his full support.

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.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”

Helene death toll rises to nearly 100, Asheville hit severely
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Communities in North Carolina are sifting through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. About 30 people on the Asheville area were killed and a majority of the town was underwater over the weekend.

Chicago weather: September closes on a warm note

Drought conditions will worse in Chicago this week and likely next with no opportunities for meaningful rainfall in sight. 

Southeast communities recovering after Hurricane Helene
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Days after Helene carved a path of destruction through the Southeast, many communities are still in danger.