Globe, U.S. had their 2nd-warmest Septembers on record
Helene caused catastrophic power outages, flash floods, hundreds of fatalities across U.S. Southeast
LAKE LURE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2024: The Rocky Broad River flows into Lake Lure and overflows the town with debris from Chimney Rock, North Carolina, after heavy rains from Hurricane Helene. Approximately six feet of debris piled on the bridge from Lake Lure to Chimney Rock, blocking access. (Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)