Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida in less than 24 hours, putting millions of people in an “extremely life-threatening situation.” The Category 5 storm is rapidly approaching the Florida Peninsula, with fast-moving winds and torrential rainfall. The National Hurricane Center specialist warns that Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida. All but 16 of Florida’s 67 counties are under a state of emergency, and mandatory evacuation orders have been issued. Florida residents are being urged to evacuate, as staying in the evacuation areas could be a matter of life and death.
Communities in the Southeast are still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago, and Hurricane Milton’s arrival could bring further destruction. Millions of residents and businesses in Florida have prepared for the storm by closing up shop, gathering supplies, evacuating from vulnerable areas, and sheltering in place. Flooding, overturned trees, and power loss are expected as Hurricane Milton makes landfall. The hurricane center is using top-performing models to make forecasts, and live streaming updates are available for residents to stay informed about the storm’s path and impact. Florida residents are urged to take the necessary precautions and evacuate if instructed to do so in order to ensure their safety during Hurricane Milton.
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