Milton ‘explodes’ into Category 5 hurricane as Florida braces for 180-mph winds: Live
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A mayor in Florida has given a serious caution to residents, stating that lives are at risk if they do not leave the area as Hurricane Milton strengthened to a Category 5 storm on Monday night.
A rare storm, described as a "once in a lifetime" event, is heading towards the Gulf of Mexico and is projected to be "highly hazardous" when it reaches Florida by Wednesday, with the Tampa Bay region being the first to feel its impact.
The air pressure at the center of the storm has fallen to an almost unprecedented level of 897 millibars, while wind speeds have reached 160 mph. As a result, Milton has become the fifth strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on CNN, “If you decide to remain in one of the evacuation zones, you're putting your life at risk.” She described Hurricane Helene as a serious warning, but emphasized that the potential impact of Hurricane Milton could be truly devastating.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri cautioned residents to get ready for the biggest evacuation since Hurricane Irma, stating, "This is going to be serious. It's essential for everyone to leave."
Milton is speeding towards regions that have already been affected by Hurricane Helene.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cautioned that certain locations are filled with debris, and if a significant hurricane were to strike, the resulting damage would be substantially worse.
Florida Residents: Prepare Your Hurricane Plan Now
Emergency officials stated on Monday that it is essential to have a preparedness plan and an emergency kit ready before Hurricane Milton hits. They emphasized that following evacuation orders can be a critical choice for safety.
Jaime Hernandez, the emergency management director in Hollywood, Florida, emphasizes that there are three essential steps everyone should take: develop a strategy, prepare an emergency supply kit, and keep up to date with information.
"If authorities have issued an evacuation notice, please, I urge you to leave immediately."
Stuti Mishra, October 8, 2024, at 5:40 AM
Hurricane Milton Expected To Stay Extremely Dangerous
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm in just a few hours on Monday and is predicted to remain "highly hazardous" as it approaches Florida for landfall on Wednesday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted in a report that although the strength of the hurricane may vary, Milton is predicted to stay a highly dangerous storm right up until it reaches the Florida coast.
Stuti Mishra, October 8, 2024, 5:20 AM
NOAA Satellite Sees Hurricane Milton's Eye
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Free Uber Rides To Hurricane Shelters In Florida
Florida officials are offering complimentary Uber rides to and from storm shelters for anyone in counties that have issued evacuation orders.
On Monday evening, the state's Division of Emergency Management announced that individuals who meet the specified criteria can now take advantage of the offer by entering the promo code MILTONRELIEF in the Uber app.
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Barrier Island Access Closes Tuesday, Warns Fire Dept
On Monday, the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department announced on Facebook that access to the barrier islands, including Clearwater Beach, would be limited to residents, business owners, employees working on the beach, ride-share drivers, and those removing debris.
On Tuesday at the same hour, all entry will be closed off.
"Use the next 24 hours to get ready. If you are in an evacuation area, it’s important to leave," advised the department.
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Expert: Milton Is Developing A New Eyewall
Boston TV weather forecaster Eric Fisher mentions that Milton is currently widening its eyewall, leading to a larger eye. This change could have beneficial and detrimental impacts on people in its vicinity.
According to Fisher, this process might lead to Milton weakening, but it could also result in a higher risk of storm surge flooding.
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Emergency Shoulder Lane Opens For Evacuees
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"Stay And You Will Die, Warns Tampa Mayor"
The mayor of Tampa has given a serious alert to the community, stating that anyone who stays in an evacuation area risks losing their life.
According to John Park, a producer for Spectrum News, this is just one of many straightforward evaluations of Hurricane Milton that we're currently receiving from officials and experts.
"This is truly incredible. I'm struggling to find the right words to explain the storm's small eye and its intensity," remarked local meteorologist Noah Bergren.
He described the eye of the hurricane as "small," measuring just 3.8 miles across, and mentioned that the storm is "approaching the maximum level that the Earth's atmosphere over these ocean waters is capable of generating."
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Milton: Tampa's Worst Storm In Over A Century?
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Sarasota County To Cut Water Services Tuesday Morning
On Tuesday at 10 a.m. EDT, Sarasota County Public Utilities will start turning off drinking water services and wastewater lift stations for residents on Siesta Key and Casey Key.
The county shared on Facebook, “This safety measure is aimed at safeguarding the community's infrastructure from potential flooding due to storm surges and strong winds. The Sarasota County Public Utilities team is ready to act once it is safe, and they will work to restore water services for those affected. Please keep in mind that once drinking water services are restored, these areas will be placed under a boil water advisory.”
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