LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Big Bend

ORLANDO, Fla. — Helene has made landfall in the Florida Big Bend as a Category 4 major hurricane.

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The storm made landfall just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River.

This is 10 miles west-southwest of Perry.

Winds are at 140 mph with a minimum pressure of 938 mb.

This is the strongest hurricane to hit the Big Bend area in recorded history.

TIMELINE: Hurricane Helene updates Sept. 26

Hurricane Helene makes landfall in the Big Bend The storm made landfall just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. This is 10 miles west-southwest of Perry. (WFTV)

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