Hurricane Helene causes flooding, tornado warnings, and emergency shelter openings in Bamberg County, South Carolina.

Hurricane Helene has caused severe flooding and tornado warnings in Bamberg County, South Carolina, leading to the opening of emergency shelters, including Bamberg First Baptist Church at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Heavy rain has resulted in road closures and power outages, with flash flood warnings in effect. Authorities are overseeing safety measures as they monitor the storm's progression and restore power. Updates will follow as conditions evolve.