Dylan McElliott

8411 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

2 saved

76

10

i walking outside during Hurricane Helene 😈

2024/9/28 Edited to

Hurricane Helene was a significant weather event showcasing the severity of tropical storms. Named after a movie character known for its ferocity, Hurricane Helene brought wind speeds that tested even the most adventurous spirits. Many took to social media to document their experiences, noting the staggering gusts that could exceed 70 miles per hour. Safety during hurricanes is paramount. It's advisable to stay indoors and undertake preparations before the storm hits. Plywood or storm shutters can protect windows, while securing outdoor equipment can minimize damage. Social media platforms frequently see people sharing real-time updates during storms, which can serve as both a warning and a source of community support. Moreover, it's essential to stay informed through reliable weather services for updates on the storm's path. Knowledge of evacuation routes is crucial in case of an emergency. Engaging with local community preparedness efforts can also enhance safety for everyone in the area. Remember, the thrill of experiencing nature's force must always be balanced with the wisdom of respecting its dangers.

Related posts

An aerial view of lush green tropical islands surrounded by clear turquoise water, with boats leaving white wakes. Overlay text asks, "Worried about hurricanes? These islands are safe bets," promoting low-risk island destinations.

A sandy beach with blue lounge chairs facing calm water, backed by a resort building and palm trees. Overlay text highlights Aruba as being "Below the hurricane belt. Warm year-round and rarely affected by storms."

A tranquil waterfront scene with calm blue water, a building with a red roof, and palm fronds in the foreground. Overlay text describes Bonaire as "Quiet and peaceful. Perfect for solo travelers seeking a calm getaway."

Low-Risk Islands During Hurricane Season

If hurricane season makes you nervous about booking an island trip, these destinations are low-risk options for solo and budget travelers. Enjoy safe, stress-free getaways without last-minute cancellations! 🌴✈️ #Travel2026 #BudgetTravel #SoloTravelTips #TravelInspo #SmartTravel

753 likes

🍋Working during Hurricane🌀Helene✨

Tonight I worked graveyard shift at the hospital. I’m working a double starting from 11 pm to 3:30 pm the next day. I’m going to be so tired. So far this double shift has been good. I’m taking frequent breaks and enjoying how quiet the hospital is at night. I hope things are just as smoothing for t

8 likes

A prayer for protection and healing after a storm, specifically for those affected by hurricanes. The text is displayed on a white overlay with a faint image of praying hands, set against a background of a powerful waterfall and trees, symbolizing nature's force.

Prayer For Everyone Affected By Hurricane Helene

#prayer #hurricanehelene #hurricane #encouragement #amen #prayers #Lemon8 #lemon8challenge #lemon8creator #helpuslord

14 likes

A smiling woman wearing an Appalachian State University (ASU) hat and sweatshirt holds an ASU mug. An overlay text prompts "DONATE to Helene relief efforts in Western NC," connecting her alma mater to the hurricane relief efforts.

DONATE to Helene relief efforts in Western NC

Hi Lemon8. Earlier this week I was celebrating my Alma Mater during my companies spirit week. Days later, the area was absolutely devastated by hurricane Helene. here is a link in my bio with resources and ways to help if you are interested. #helene #northcarolina #boone #asheville #ap

1 like

An aerial view of a tropical archipelago with turquoise waters and lush green islands, featuring text "Part 2 Worried about hurricanes? These islands are safe bets 🌴".

A wooden boardwalk path surrounded by green plants and palm trees under a blue sky, with text "Barbados Located farther east — storms are less frequent compared to many Caribbean islands.".

A paved road flanked by palm trees and green lawns, leading to a distant building, with text "Martinique Southern Caribbean location with fewer direct hurricane hits.".

Low-Risk Islands During Hurricane Season Part 2

Tropical travel during hurricane season doesn’t have to be a gamble. These islands tend to experience fewer direct storms due to their location. Always check forecasts before booking, but this list is a great starting point for safer planning 🌴✈️ Part 1 is on my page🏝️ #TravelTips #Hu

8 likes

Swannanoa, NC after Hurricane Helene!

#hurricanehelene #hurricane #wnc Swannanoa 🙏

157 likes

A vibrant pink-themed birthday decoration featuring a balloon arch with pink, silver, and cow-print balloons, a custom banner reading "ELLAS 21st," and pink fringe streamers. The image has a text overlay: "HOW I PLANNED MY BEST FRIENDS 21ST BIRTHDAY PARTY."

A kitchen counter decorated with a gold tinsel garland, alongside large gold "21" balloons on the floor. Pink streamers and a disco ball are visible in the background, part of the pink-themed party decor.

Two young women smiling and posing in front of a pink-themed birthday backdrop. The backdrop includes a balloon arch, a custom "ELLAS 21st" banner, and pink fringe streamers. One woman wears a black sequin dress, the other a colorful tie-dye dress.

plan 21st bday w me during hurricane helene🥳💝😇

• mostly everything was from amazon or walmart • banner and 21 sign was custom made • cake was from public • there is no filter on the pictures, i just used a really good camera! • we rented an air bnb in panama city beach! #21stbdayideas #21stbday #21stphotoshoot #birthday #birth

72 likes

queen helene body lotion 💜

#lotion #walmartfinds #hygiene #scentcombos #bodycareroutine

342 likes

A lit candle glows on a dark wooden background, accompanied by the text 'Sending Prayers & Love To everyone affected by Hurricane Helene!'. The image also features 'Bosstribefitness.com', 'Lemon8 @influencerkiarastreater', and 'BTF BOSS TRIBE FITNESS' branding.

Hurricane Helene: A Call for Prayers

"🌪️🙏 Dear Lemon8 community, let us come together today to send our prayers and thoughts to all those affected by Hurricane Helene. The devastation caused by this storm is heartbreaking, and we must support those who have been impacted. 💖 May the injured find healing, and the relief workers fin

6 likes

Western North Carolina Hurricane Helene

#westernnorthcarolina #wnc828 #wnc #hurricanhelene Brokenhearted 💔

4 likes

A young woman sits outdoors with a box of strawberries, smiling at the camera. Text overlay reads "HOW I PREPARE FOR Hurricane Season" and "#15DaysHealthier," indicating personal preparation for emergencies.

An outdoor cooking set is displayed, featuring a portable stove, a pot with an orange handle, a pan, and other cooking accessories. The text below identifies it as an "Outdoor Cooking Set" for emergency preparedness.

Two blue and white water purification straws are shown on a rocky, wet surface, suggesting their use in natural environments. The accompanying text labels them as a "Water Purification Straw" for clean drinking water.

Preparing for Hurricane Season in Florida

As hurricane season approaches in Florida, it's essential to be thoroughly prepared for any potential emergencies. This All-in-One First Aid Kit is designed to provide peace of mind with its complete range of necessities, ensuring you're equipped to handle any minor injuries or medical need

25 likes

House reset during Hurricane Helene

Some of us have those moments when the house duties escape us during the week. For my enjoyment and mental health, got to clean it up! 🌀Hurricane Helene was a messy one too! But after the storm I was able to finally get some much needed house work done. 🧹🧼🧺🧻🫧🧽 #capcut #embracevulnera

20 likes

DOWNTOWN ST. PETE BEFORE HURRICANE HELENE 🌀  

🔈 Turn your sound on to hear how windy it is ✨ Follow @petiteweekender for more Florida updates #floridainfluencer #stpeteinfluencer #stpeteblogger #floridabloggers #hurricanehelene #hurricaneseason #floridaweather st pete influencer | florida influencer | trav

10 likes

🌴 Yes, You Can Travel to the Caribbean During Hurricane Season! ☀️

Hurricane season runs from June through November, but that doesn't mean you have to skip your tropical vacation. The secret is choosing the right destination. Here are some of the best Caribbean islands to visit during hurricane season: ☀️ Aruba – Sunny weather and beautiful beaches year

0 likes

Were You Impacted by Hurricane Helene Last Year?

One year ago, Hurricane Helene left Western North Carolina forever changed. Homes were lost, emotions ran high, and many families are still without housing and essentials. But in the middle of that devastation, something powerful happened, neighbors helped neighbors, communities came together, a

1 like

Hurricane Helene hit us in SC

#Lemon8PhotoStudio #embracevulnerability #unfiltered #unfiltered #hurricane

2 likes

Hurricane Helene Florida

After the storm, there’s a quiet kind of magic. A space where chaos clears, and the air feels lighter. It’s a reminder that growth often follows the rain, and peace comes when we’ve weathered the winds. 🌿✨ #AfterTheStorm #NewBeginnings #PeaceAfterChaos #hurricaneseason #floridalifestyle

8 likes

Two children are sleeping in a bathtub, covered with blankets, during Hurricane Beryl in Houston. The image includes text overlays "Hurricane Beryl Houston" and "Shelter in place with me."

A weather map displays the tracking path of Hurricane Beryl across Texas and Louisiana, with colored zones indicating storm intensity. It includes a "Ready-Set-Go" guide for storm preparation and evacuation information.

A white background displays black text providing the phone number for FEMA for lost food: 800-621-3362.

🚨Hurricane Beryl 🌪️

#lemon8diarychallenge During the hurricane I was so afraid for my babies. Including the one I’m carrying. I got a call at 6am telling me to wake up, 🆘dress the family and pack bags incase we have to evacuate. 🧳🧳🧳 freeze water bottles and fill the tubs and sinks. I couldn’t help but star

1632 likes

A serene beach scene at dusk with a boat on calm water and a colorful sky, overlaid with text stating that hurricane season doesn't mean you can't visit the Caribbean, and promoting Caribbean travel tips.

A vibrant image of a clear turquoise Caribbean sea with green foliage, featuring a map of Aruba and text identifying it as 'ARUBA SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN'.

An aerial view of The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba resort complex on a white sand beach with turquoise waters, highlighting its luxury, ocean views, and impeccable service.

Where to go during hurricane season in the Caribbean ✈️

Just because it’s hurricane season doesn’t mean the Caribbean is off-limits 🌴✨ With the right planning, smart timing, and a travel advisor who knows the ins and outs, you can still enjoy sunshine, calm waters, and unforgettable views. Don’t cancel your dreams—just plan them better. 💼🌊 Ready

0 likes

A graphic with a cartoon cloud raining inside a white square frame, set against a blurred rainy window. The text "Hurricane Reads" is prominently displayed, with "lemon8" and a username at the bottom.

A polaroid-style image showing the book cover for "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black, featuring a golden crown and branches. An overlay bubble reads "Finishing this book," with a quote from Leigh Bardugo.

A polaroid-style image displaying the book cover for "Once Upon a Broken Heart," featuring an ornate rose gold filigree design on a black, starry background. An overlay bubble states "First in the series."

What I’m gonna read during the hurricane!

I live in Louisiana and we are in direct path for the hurricane so I’ll have a couple days of reading time! #readinginthewild #bookclub #hurricanepreparedness #lemon8bookclub

7 likes

Hurricane helene affect 💨🍃🍃

pecera🐟🐳🐋🐬🦈

3 likes

A sky scene with scattered white and golden-hued clouds against a light blue sky, possibly at sunrise or sunset. Dark silhouettes of trees and a building are visible at the bottom, suggesting an outdoor view in Alabama.

This is the sky for me during the hurricane🫶🤍🌸💋💐🌊🌟

#lemon8diarychallenge 📍 City/Country:Alabama🌞 Day 1 123 1234

11 likes

Helene devastation Donation Drive

I have been working with a lovely lady to collect supplies to take to North Carolina. We found a rep for the Wilmington Response who told us what he needed & we got what we could and she is headed up there now! My residents did an amazing job collecting items for these people who have lost ever

5 likes

Ballard of a backdoor deal #florida #music #countrymusic #mattthewelder #OnlyInFlorida #money #fyp

0 likes

Prep for Hurricane Milton

According to the current maps and predictions, we are not currently in the path of Hurricane Milton, but our thiughts and prayers are going out to thise who were effected by Helene and are having to evacuate yet again. Even though at the moment we are not in the direct path, we do not know what

33 likes

Hurricane HELENE back to back MILTON..devastating

2 likes

🙁The Impacts of Helene🙁

sooo can we talk about the hurricane…… I know that Ms. Helene has done more damage than most and my school is very lucky however, the impacts still leaves us helpless like most. Ms. Helene did a number on my school. It was so bad to point where I think we are going to be out of school for about

2 likes

A flooded area with muddy water, fallen trees, and a damaged utility pole under a partly cloudy sky, illustrating Hurricane Helene damage.

A large uprooted tree and debris piled next to a black metal fence, seen from inside a vehicle, showing hurricane aftermath.

A road blocked by a large fallen tree, with a white pickup truck stopped in front of it, viewed from inside another vehicle.

Hurricane Helene damage

My hometown is completely destroyed from hurricane helene these pictures do not do justice. Pray for NC, SC, GA, FL and everyone else who was affected. #hurricane #hurricaneseason #hurricanehelene

42 likes

Hurricane Helene from a High Rise 🫣😱😳🌀

Hurricane Helene from a High Rise 🫣😱😳🌀 Stay safe. Stay Covered. Stay Strong. Stay Smart. We’ll get through this. Praying for all who are affected by #HurricaneHelene ✨ xoxo, Neecy Nei 💕 #hurricane #hurricaneseason #atlanta #atlantageorgia #atl #staysafe #besafe #

38 likes

Amazing find for the shelter animals 🫶#helene

🐾 yesterday I donated to my local animal shelter, because they took in many of the 100 animals, who were in the Unicoi animal shelter. Unicoi, located in east TN, was decimated by the flood waters of Helene ❤️‍🩹 ❣️ I was in the store to buy envelopes, lol, but I discovered Dollar Tree sells the

5 likes

Hurricanes Helene vs. Milton

#hurricane #hurricanemilton #hurricanehelene #edit

1 like

A person with a tired expression covers their eyes while lying under a plaid blanket with a pet, reflecting the exhaustion and indoor activities during Hurricane Helene. The image asks, "HOW DID HURRICANE HELENE AFFECT YOU?"

HURRICANE HELENE UPDATE ⛈️

we live in South Carolina exactly where the hurricane hit! We were literally in the eye of the hurricane when it was category 1 and it was super scary. We lost power at 4am and we have been awake since 4 and it hit us really bad around 7. Luckily, no trees hit our house and my boyfriend’s house

105 likes

A street is blocked by a large fallen tree and debris, with power lines down and a red stop sign visible, indicating hurricane damage.

A road is completely obstructed by numerous fallen trees and branches, with power lines visibly affected, showing widespread storm damage.

Fallen trees and branches are scattered across a residential area, with some resting on power lines and a house, highlighting storm impact.

#HURRICANEHELENE #AFTERMATH

#letschat Our small town never expects to be hit so hard when we have the residual winds from nearby hurricanes, but this time, we experienced long-term outages, no phone service, no water, and fear. Thank goodness for the lineman that came from here in Georgia, Alabama, Canada, etc, to be there

9 likes

WNC Hurricane Helene

Such a scary thing. #huricanehelene #wnc

2 likes

Hurricane Meals✨

Cook a pasta with me! I made this on Wednesday and I’m just now getting a chance to put this “how to” together. This shrimp, sausage, and broccoli pasta was so good! Ingredients used here: • Rotini noodles (sub any noodles of your choice obviously) • Alfredo sauce • Heavy whipping cream

24 likes

Hurricane 🌀 Helene

Merry Christmas from Swannanoa, NC. Still a diaster zone, it will take many years to recover.

7 likes

A weather map shows Hurricane Helene making landfall in Taylor County, Florida, near Perry. The hurricane's eye is visible near Tallahassee, with storm bands extending across Florida and into Georgia and Alabama, affecting cities like Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Mobile.

Hurricane 🌀 Helene

Prayers for everyone in the path of Hurricane 🌀 Helene 🙏🏻 #hurricaneseason #hurricanehelene #florida #fyp

2 likes

Hurricane Helene

This is the beginning of it when it wasn’t even raining or windy at all 😱😱😱😱😱😭😭😭😭

15 likes

PINELLAS COUNTY AFTER HURRICANE HELENE

My drone footage, taken on 9/29, shows the county cleaning up the streets and cars covered in sand. You can also see damaged furniture and boats. If you know anyone affected by this hurricane, check my pinned Instagram Reel for hurricane assistance. #FloridaStrong #floridabloggers #fl

4 likes

Hurricane Helene!!🌀

Sending love and protection to all those in the path of Hurricane Helene! My family is safe for now and holding onto power. We can tell the wind is getting more intense as the day goes on. I can’t imagine how scary it must be for those who didn’t evacuate out of the direct path 😢 #hurricanes #fl

17 likes

See more