Hurricane Helene tracker: Timeline when rain, wind gusts, tornado threat arrives in Central Florida

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ORLANDO, Fla. - Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane along Florida's Nature Coast late Thursday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The storm had maximum sustained winds near 140 mph. 

When did Hurricane Helene make landfall in Florida?

The National Hurricane Center said the "eye" of Helene crossed over land at about 11:10 p.m. just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River.  This is about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, Florida, or about 40 miles east-southeast of Tallahassee. The storm was moving at 24 mph to the north-northeast.

Helene is expected to weaken. However, due to the storm's size, speed, and strength, strong, damaging winds are possible for much of the inland southeastern United States. 

How will Hurricane Helene impact Orlando, Central Florida?

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