Hurricane Milton

2024 - 10 - 8

Hurricane Milton: Florida's Wild Guest – Dress for Impact!

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Get ready, Florida! Hurricane Milton is on the way and it's bringing the storm of the century! 🌪️✨ Check out how to prepare for this wild weather ride!

Hurricane Milton is making headlines as it barrels towards Florida with winds clocking in at nearly 155 mph! This Category 4 storm underwent an eyewall replacement cycle early Tuesday, intensifying the fears for those in its path. As flights are grounded and cruise ships are rerouted, Floridians are preparing for a wild weather event that could rock their world in more ways than one. If you've ever wondered what to pack for a hurricane, here’s a tip—definitely not an umbrella!

Travelers heading to Florida are feeling the pinch as Hurricane Milton prepares to make landfall on Wednesday. Major airlines are responding to the hurricane by cancelling flights, leaving holidaymakers scrambling to find alternative plans. Not only that, but popular attractions like Disney World and Universal Studios are issuing updates, adding to the chaos of planning amidst a storm. If you've ever lost your luggage during a flight? Now imagine losing it during a hurricane! Talk about the worst travel luck.

As Milton sways its way past Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Florida residents are on high alert. Over a million people have been told to evacuate, with many fearing the destructive power of this raging storm. It's a heartfelt time as communities band together, sharing food, water, and supplies. Yet, on the humorous side—if you’ve ever thought your house could use a fresh, hurricane-inspired makeover, now might be an opportune moment to consider wind-resistant shingles!

With jaw-dropping images captured from the International Space Station revealing the massive storm's spiral clouds, you can’t help but marvel at nature’s power. As Hurricane Milton spins towards landfall, officials warn of a life-threatening storm surge and urge everyone in the affected areas to prioritize safety. Remember folks, when a hurricane is knocking, the best invitation is to stay sheltered and secure!

In looking back at hurricane history, did you know that Florida has been struck by over 100 hurricanes since records began? That's a stormy party! Additionally, hurricanes take their name from the Taino god of evil, "Hurucane", showing that even our ancient ancestors weren’t very thrilled about a weather-related visit.

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Hurricane Milton expected to be 'destructive' to Florida (Fox17)

Hurricane Milton underwent an eyewall replacement cycle early Tuesday as it is expected to hit Florida as a major hurricane.

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How flights, cruises and theme parks are being impacted by ... (USA TODAY)

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday. Here's what travelers should know now.

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Monster Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida's battered Gulf Coast (Reuters)

Hurricane Milton was expected to enlarge even as its intensity ebbed as the now-Category 4 storm grinded past Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

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Hurricane Milton Now 'Extremely Dangerous Category 4' En Route ... (Forbes)

Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to a Category 4 hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico but was still described by the National Hurricane Center as ...

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More than a million people told to evacuate as Florida braces for ... (The Guardian)

Hurricane Milton swept past Mexico's Yucatán peninsula Tuesday, bringing sustained winds of nearly 155 mph (250km/h), as the category 4 storm heads towards ...

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Florida braced for Hurricane Milton to make landfall (Financial Times)

US agencies warn of possible threat to life as second storm in as many weeks barrels towards southern state's coast.

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Hurricane Milton poses an 'extremely serious threat' as it barrels ... (NPR)

Communities in Florida are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Milton, which quickly intensified from a tropical storm to a powerful, life-threatening ...

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Hurricane Milton: Jaw-dropping images taken from space show the ... (Livescience.com)

External cameras on the International Space Station show Milton as it rapidly intensifies and barrels toward Florida.

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Hurricane Milton: Florida urges evacuations as massive storm surge ... (The Associated Press)

Milton was downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 4 hurricane and the storm's center could come ashore Wednesday in the Tampa Bay region.

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When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida? (BBC News)

Forecasters are warning of the life-threatening dangers as the storm approaches the US coast.

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Maps show track of Hurricane Milton as forecasters predict landfall ... (CBS News)

Forecasters predict Hurricane Milton is on a path to make landfall around the Tampa Bay area early Thursday as a major hurricane.

City of Tampa leaders providing update on Hurricane Milton ... (City of Tampa)

Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the Tampa Bay area as a major hurricane. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Evacuation Zones A and B. View map.

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Hurricane Milton: Biden says evacuations are 'matter of life and death' (BBC News)

The "monster" storm is due to hit the heavily populated city of Tampa Bay with full force on Wednesday.

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Hurricane Milton: Follow Advice from Local Officials and Evacuate if ... (US Department of Commerce)

It will be a major hurricane capable of producing life-threatening storm surges and damaging winds. Storm surge and hurricane warnings are now in effect for ...

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Hurricane Milton: Winds Pick Up As 'Extremely Dangerous' Storm ... (Forbes)

Milton was approaching Category 5 wind speeds again late Tuesday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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'Astronomical': why are Hurricane Milton and other storms ... (The Guardian)

Milton is the third fastest-intensifying storm on record in the Atlantic, as experts warn the climate crisis is fueling more powerful storms.

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'Time is running out': Florida braces for monster Hurricane Milton ... (USA TODAY)

Damaging winds, life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall will extend well outside the forecast cone, he said. Milton had undergone stunningly rapid ...

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness ... (flgov.com)

ET, Hurricane Milton is located about 520 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. Milton will move across the eastern Gulf of ...

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The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim at Tampa Bay, Florida, as a ... (ABC News)

Storm surge is the level at which sea water rises above its normal level. Much like the way a storm's sustained winds don't include the potential for even ...

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Hurricane Milton on path for Florida landfall as a potentially historic ... (CBS News)

Hurricane Milton was barreling across the Gulf of Mexico as a powerful Category 4 storm on a path headed toward Tampa, Florida.

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Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies into Category 5 hurricane ... (Climate.gov)

The storm exploded in strength and intensity at near record pace becoming one of the most intense hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin. This explosive ...

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Floridians reconsider staying home as Hurricane Milton edges closer (NPR)

Storm surges are predicted to reach up to 15 feet high and several towns were placed under a mandatory evacuation. The National Hurricane Center and Florida ...

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USF update on Hurricane Milton (University of South Florida)

The most recent weather forecasts call for significant impacts to the Tampa Bay region. We urge members of the university community to plan carefully, follow ...

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In pictures: Hurricane Milton heads for impact (CNN)

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene wrought a path of destruction that left more than 230 people dead in the Southeast, another massive hurricane is ...

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How does Hurricane Milton compare to Hurricane Helene? (BBC News)

Following the devastation brought by Storm Helene, Florida is now threatened by Milton. But will the damage be the same?

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Tracking Hurricane Milton's Storm Surge Risk Across Florida (The New York Times)

As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in Florida this week, the National Hurricane Center is releasing a series of data sets to help warn the public of ...

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Hurricane Milton 2024 | NASA Applied Sciences (NASA Applied Science)

Start Date: Oct. 8, 2024 Type: Hurricanes & Cyclones Region: North America View maps and data on the NASA Disasters Mapping Portal What DHS and FEMA are ...

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