Helene weakens and becomes a tropical storm

• Helene becomes a tropical storm.
• It leaves at least three dead.
• Millions without electricity in several states.

Hurricane Helene weakens and becomes a tropical storm as it moves toward Georgia.

After making landfall in Florida on Thursday night, the storm has left at least three people dead.

Helene showed its full strength with maximum winds of 225 km/h (140 mph).

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a new bulletin at 5 a.m. Friday.

Heavy rains, storm surges and winds keep several regions on alert

They warn of heavy rain, storm surge and wind gusts of up to 110 km/h (70 mph).

The highlands of the southern Appalachians could experience long power outages.

More than 2 million users are without electricity in several states.

Despite the degradation to a tropical storm, authorities insist on taking precautions.

Storm surge and heavy rain warnings remain in effect.

Florida, Georgia and other states remain under emergencies until the storm loses strength.

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Helene is the fifth Atlantic hurricane of the season and one of the largest.

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