Hurricane Milton is gaining strength and heading straight for Florida: preparation and concern
8 october 2024 в 01:37
All eyes are on Hurricane Milton, which is heading straight for Florida, causing widespread preparations and concern. This natural disaster, following Hurricane Helen just a week ago, quickly intensified into a powerful hurricane. John Morales, a hurricane specialist from NBC 6, shared his emotional reaction on air, stating: «This is just an incredible, incredible, incredible hurricane. It dropped». He added: «It dropped by 50 millibars in 10 hours. I’m sorry. It’s just awful».
«You have the opportunity today to do what you need to do to execute this plan. You have time today. But do it. Because time will soon start running out», - Governor Ron DeSantis said on Monday, October 8th, in Tallahassee, Florida, according to WPTV.
Strong winds and heavy rains are expected as residents in hurricane-prone areas brace for its landfall. To learn more about Hurricane Milton, continue reading below.
According to The Weather Channel, Hurricane Milton is currently a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum winds of 175 miles per hour. However, it is expected to weaken to a Category 3 hurricane after making landfall, according to ABC News.
The National Weather Service shared on X: «#Milton rapidly intensifying into a Category 5 hurricane».
According to CBS News, Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
CBS meteorologist Ivan Cabrera stated that Hurricane Milton does not pose a significant threat to Southeast Florida, including the Florida Keys. Residents are likely to experience rain and strong winds. The projected path shows the storm passing through Florida before heading into the South Atlantic Ocean.
As a precaution, some schools have announced closures for Wednesday, October 9.
The National Hurricane Center shared on X: «Hurricane warnings and storm surge warnings are in effect for parts of the western coast of the Florida peninsula. This is an extremely dangerous situation. Please follow the advice of local authorities and evacuate if told to do so»
«You have the opportunity today to do what you need to do to execute this plan. You have time today. But do it. Because time will soon start running out», - Governor Ron DeSantis said on Monday, October 8th, in Tallahassee, Florida, according to WPTV.
Strong winds and heavy rains are expected as residents in hurricane-prone areas brace for its landfall. To learn more about Hurricane Milton, continue reading below.
According to The Weather Channel, Hurricane Milton is currently a Category 5 hurricane, with maximum winds of 175 miles per hour. However, it is expected to weaken to a Category 3 hurricane after making landfall, according to ABC News.
The National Weather Service shared on X: «#Milton rapidly intensifying into a Category 5 hurricane».
According to CBS News, Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
CBS meteorologist Ivan Cabrera stated that Hurricane Milton does not pose a significant threat to Southeast Florida, including the Florida Keys. Residents are likely to experience rain and strong winds. The projected path shows the storm passing through Florida before heading into the South Atlantic Ocean.
As a precaution, some schools have announced closures for Wednesday, October 9.
The National Hurricane Center shared on X: «Hurricane warnings and storm surge warnings are in effect for parts of the western coast of the Florida peninsula. This is an extremely dangerous situation. Please follow the advice of local authorities and evacuate if told to do so»
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