Frontline “Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning” – Tuesday May 20 on PBS

Frontline “Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning” – Tuesday May 20 on PBS

PBS’s long running investigative series Frontline turns its focus to climate change vulnerability in “Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning.” The documentary is scheduled to air Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET.

The program will scrutinize how the impact of Hurricane Helene brought into sharp relief the nation’s preparedness, or lack thereof, for increasingly severe climate-related storms. It examines the underlying factors contributing to the United States’ growing susceptibility to such extreme weather events. Frontline, which has produced public-affairs documentaries since 1983, aims for this report to serve as a catalyst for awareness and action regarding future climate challenges.

The episode intends to foster a broader conversation on the subject.

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