Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in the Nashville area as the remnants of Hurricane Helene move inland, but the most significant danger will be concentrated to our east. Why it matters: "A fairly historic situation is about to unfold across the southern Appalachian region,

Heavy rain from Hurricane Helene has caused flooding in Sarasota and Fort Myers, Florida; Savannah and Augusta, Georgia; and Knoxville, Tennessee.

Even before Hurricane Helene hit Florida, coastal communities and residents were beginning to see the effects of the monster storm.