The devastating hurricane Milton threatens Florida: residents are preparing for evacuation
7 october 2024 в 16:13
Less than two weeks ago, Floridians were struck by the massive Category 4 hurricane Helen. Now they are preparing for another storm known as Hurricane Milton. The tropical storm intensified to a Category 3 in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday, October 6, and is expected to soon bring chaos to the west coast of the Sunshine State.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has urged residents to prepare for Milton. On October 6, he tweeted that the state is preparing for significant impacts from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to reach the Florida coast by midweek as a powerful hurricane. He added that the consequences of the hurricane will be felt across the entire Florida peninsula, as Milton is predicted to make landfall on the east coast of Florida as a hurricane.
According to CBS News, the National Hurricane Center has predicted that Milton will reach the Florida coast on Wednesday, October 9. It is expected that the west coast of the state, where Helen also hit, will bear the brunt of the storm. Storm maps indicate that by Thursday, October 10, populated areas of Florida will feel the effects of Milton.
According to CBS, the NHC stated that Milton is «moving slowly, but rapid intensification is expected» on Monday, October 7.
«There is increasing confidence that a life-threatening major hurricane will impact portions of the Florida Panhandle by midweek», - the NHC added.
Fox 13 reported that residents of the Tampa Bay area are preparing for evacuation. The evacuation zones also include the following counties: Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Anna Maria Island.
Meteorologists noted that it is still too early to make precise forecasts about the path of Hurricane Milton. However, at this time, it is expected that the storm will pass through Florida and then turn towards the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
The NHC issued a statement warning Florida residents about storm surge from Milton.
«There is an increasing threat of life-threatening storm surge from #Milton for portions of the Florida Panhandle starting Tuesday night or early Wednesday», - the NHC tweeted on October 7. «Residents should follow any recommendations from local authorities and evacuate if told to do so»
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has urged residents to prepare for Milton. On October 6, he tweeted that the state is preparing for significant impacts from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to reach the Florida coast by midweek as a powerful hurricane. He added that the consequences of the hurricane will be felt across the entire Florida peninsula, as Milton is predicted to make landfall on the east coast of Florida as a hurricane.
According to CBS News, the National Hurricane Center has predicted that Milton will reach the Florida coast on Wednesday, October 9. It is expected that the west coast of the state, where Helen also hit, will bear the brunt of the storm. Storm maps indicate that by Thursday, October 10, populated areas of Florida will feel the effects of Milton.
According to CBS, the NHC stated that Milton is «moving slowly, but rapid intensification is expected» on Monday, October 7.
«There is increasing confidence that a life-threatening major hurricane will impact portions of the Florida Panhandle by midweek», - the NHC added.
Fox 13 reported that residents of the Tampa Bay area are preparing for evacuation. The evacuation zones also include the following counties: Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Anna Maria Island.
Meteorologists noted that it is still too early to make precise forecasts about the path of Hurricane Milton. However, at this time, it is expected that the storm will pass through Florida and then turn towards the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
The NHC issued a statement warning Florida residents about storm surge from Milton.
«There is an increasing threat of life-threatening storm surge from #Milton for portions of the Florida Panhandle starting Tuesday night or early Wednesday», - the NHC tweeted on October 7. «Residents should follow any recommendations from local authorities and evacuate if told to do so»
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