Georgians are feeling major impacts Friday morning from Hurricane Helene as it swept rapidly across Georgia during the overnight hours. The storm left many in south Georgia with damage and without power and it continues to impact the north half of the state.

Helene prompted hurricane and flash flood warnings extending far beyond the coast up into northern Georgia and western North Carolina.

Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 6 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.