Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall just east of Tallahassee in Florida, with winds reaching up to 105 mph. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 61 counties as the Category 2 hurricane intensifies, possibly reaching Category 3 or 4 strength.
The severe weather has already impacted sporting events in the region. College football games such as Miami vs. Virginia Tech and Florida State vs. SMU have adjusted their travel plans to avoid the storm. Major League Baseball postponed games between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets, scheduling a doubleheader for Monday.
Inter Miami’s match against Charlotte FC on Saturday and St. Louis City SC’s game against Kansas City FC on Saturday night may also be affected by the inclement weather. While no changes have been announced for upcoming NFL games, the New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers games on Sunday could be impacted by the storm.
As Hurricane Helene approaches, residents and sports teams in the southeastern U.S. are preparing for the potential impact of the storm. Stay tuned for updates on any further changes to scheduled events due to the severe weather conditions.
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