Minnesotans dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene’s destructive path claimed at least 51 lives across five states, and hundreds were rescued from flooding and damage. The aftermath left neighborhoods underwater and millions without power.

Minnesotans dealing with Hurricane Helene impacts

Some Minnesotans in Florida are dealing with the impacts and the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which ripped through several states causing major damage. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.

MN weather: Toasty sunshine continues Friday

Above-average temperatures are sticking around for a few more days with a daytime high of 85 degrees in the metro. Enjoy the abundance of sunshine and blue skies on Friday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has your forecast.

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Tropical Storm Helene brings heavy rain inland

Helene weakened to a tropical storm after hitting Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night. The storm continues to push northeast bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Georgia and the Carolinas.

Tropical Storm Helene disrupting travel in US

Tropical Storm Helene is causing travel delays across the country. While things appear to be relatively smooth sailing at MSP Friday morning, there have been about 700 cancellations and 1200 flight delays across the country, and the numbers continue to climb. Almost all the canceled flights are either in or out of areas impacted by Helene, including at the Atlanta airport. FOX 9’s Se Kwon is at the MSP Airport with more.

Category 4 Hurricane Helene slams Florida

Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a Category 4 on Thursday night, causing flooding and extensive damage. On Friday morning, it was downgraded to a tropical storm and continues moving inland, bringing heavy rain to Atlanta and the Carolinas. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest update on the storm.

Watch: Drone video from inside Hurricane Helene

A drone intentionally steered into Hurricane Helene in the eastern Gulf of Mexico took video of the strengthening cyclone in the hours before its was set to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

MN weather: Toasty sunshine continues Friday

Above-average temperatures are sticking around for a few more days with a daytime high of 85 degrees in the metro. Enjoy the abundance of sunshine and blue skies on Friday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your forecast.