Hurricane Milton: Florida warned ‘once in a lifetime’ storm on its way
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Florida is getting ready for what might be yet another rare storm approaching its shores this week, while recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene are still in progress.
Hurricane Milton quickly gained strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is projected to make landfall in the densely populated Tampa Bay region by Wednesday, potentially as a strong Category 3 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Residents of Florida have been urged to prepare for a potential evacuation that could be the biggest since Hurricane Irma in 2017. "I strongly recommend that you evacuate," stated Kevin Guthrie, who is in charge of the state's emergency management division.
Milton is moving quickly towards regions that have already been hit hard by Hurricane Helene, which impacted northern Florida on September 26, resulting in over 220 fatalities throughout the Southeast. As of Monday morning, Milton was located approximately 750 miles from Tampa and had sustained winds exceeding 100 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cautioned that the storm surge and power outages could surpass those triggered by Hurricane Helene, particularly due to the existing debris. “In some regions, there's a significant amount of debris... if a strong hurricane strikes, the damage will be significantly worse,” he stated.
President Joe Biden is scheduled to receive a briefing this afternoon.
Milton Strengthens To Category 3 Hurricane Fast
Milton has quickly escalated to a Category 3 hurricane, with winds reaching approximately 120 mph, which represents an increase of nearly 40 mph in just a few hours, as noted in the latest report from the National Hurricane Center.
James Liddell October 7, 2024, 12:15 PM
Hurricane Milton Strengthens To Category 2
On Monday morning, Milton quickly escalated to a Category 2 hurricane, with winds consistently exceeding 100 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
At present, it is located 750 miles from Tampa Bay on Florida's west coast, and it's anticipated to hit land on Wednesday as a Category 3 hurricane.
Hurricane Milton is headed northwest, making unpredictable movements through the southern Gulf of Mexico as it approaches the coast of western Florida.
James Liddell, October 7, 2024, at 11:30 AM.
Satellite Images Capture Milton's Florida Path
James Liddell, October 7, 2024, at 11:15 AM.
Trump Accuses Biden And Harris Of Aiding Migrants
Donald Trump has criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their handling of Hurricane Helene, alleging that financial assistance is being allocated to immigrants.
The ex-president has openly criticized the Biden Administration for its handling of the storm that struck Florida's Big Bend last month. The disaster resulted in over 220 fatalities and inflicted hundreds of billions of dollars in damage.
During his visit to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally, the former president inaccurately stated that individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene would receive just $750 from the federal government.
Recently, Trump expressed his views on Truth Social, stating that he believes the rescue efforts by the Biden Administration are the most ineffective in history.
"The wonderful people of North Carolina are being neglected by Harris and Biden, who are directing nearly all the FEMA funds to illegal immigrants, leading to what many are now calling the most ineffective rescue effort in U.S. history," Trump posted on Truth Social.
Additionally, a massive amount of money is being sent overseas! NORTH CAROLINA HAS BEEN LEFT BEHIND BY KAMALA!!! It's time to move on from her just as she has moved on from you - support PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP. MAGA2024!
James Liddell, on October 7, 2024, at 10:30 AM.
Milton Strengthens As Hurricane Heads For Florida
James Liddell October 7, 2024, 10:04 AM
Tropical Storm Winds To Hit Florida By Tuesday
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"Pinellas Sheriff Urges Residents To Evacuate"
The Sheriff of Pinellas County has issued an urgent alert, advising residents to "evacuate" as the area works on recovery from Hurricane Helene.
The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Milton is expected to develop into a powerful hurricane with several dangerous risks to life. It is likely to reach Florida's Gulf Coast by the middle of the week, as the storm moves eastward and is classified as a Category 1 hurricane, based on the most recent information from the NHC.
This news arrives just under two weeks after Hurricane Helene struck Florida's Big Bend area as a powerful Category 4 storm on September 26, claiming over 220 lives as it moved northward through the southeastern United States.
The Sheriff of Pinellas County has released a warning in anticipation of Milton potentially making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane this Wednesday.
"This is going to be serious. That's all there is to it," Sheriff Bob Gualtieri stated at an urgent press conference on Sunday afternoon. "Everybody needs to leave immediately."
He added, “Previously, when evacuation orders were put in place, bars and restaurants remained open, and people continued their normal activities in shops. That won’t be the case this time. We will enforce a shutdown because we cannot allow a disaster like the one we experienced a week and a half ago to occur again.”
James Liddell October 7, 2024, 08:50 AM
Milton Expected To Become Major Hurricane Today
James Liddell 7 October 2024, 08:25 AM
Hurricane Milton Hits Florida, Leaving Chaos Behind
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Florida Bracing For Up To 15 Inches Of Rain
Intense rain is expected to affect Florida even before Milton reaches the shore on Wednesday.
The National Hurricane Center reports that the Florida Keys and parts of the Florida peninsula might see between 5 to 8 inches of rain, with some areas possibly receiving as much as 15 inches as the storm approaches.
Stuti Mishra, October 7, 2024, at 07:23 AM
