New NHC advisory has the storm at 120 mph. She is officially a category 3 and seems to be going through rapid intensification.
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Hurricane Helene Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092024
225 PM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024
...AIR FORCE HURRICANE HUNTERS FIND HELENE A MAJOR HURRICANE...
The Air Force Hurricane Hunters found that the maximum sustained
winds have increased to near 120 mph (195 km/h). This makes
Helene a dangerous category 3 major hurricane. Additional
strengthening is expected before Helene makes landfall in the
Florida Big Bend this evening.