PBS’s “Frontline,” the long-running investigative documentary series, returns with a sobering look at America’s vulnerability to climate change. “Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning,” airing Tuesday, examines how the devastating storm served as a harsh wake-up call, exposing the nation’s inadequate preparation for increasingly frequent and intense weather events.
The documentary goes beyond simply recounting the destruction wrought by Helene. It explores the systemic issues that make the U.S. more susceptible to such storms, raising crucial questions about infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and the long-term consequences of inaction. “Frontline” consistently seeks to spark dialogue and motivate change. With “Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning,” the series continues its tradition of hard-hitting journalism, bringing a critical issue to the forefront of public discourse.
More than just a post-mortem of a single storm, this episode frames Helene as a harbinger of things to come, urging viewers to consider the future and the urgent need for preparedness. “Frontline” airs Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00 PM ET on PBS.
