After Helene's Havoc, Florida Braces for Another Hurricane
After Helene's Havoc, Florida Braces for PotentialAnother Hurricane After Helene's Havoc
The Facts
This disturbance is expected to merge with remnants of Tropical Depression Eleven-E from the Pacific, potentially impacting Florida next week.Hurricane Milton, a potential category 3 storm, is reportedly expected to hit Florida this week, merely days after the category 4 Hurricane Helene ravaged the state.
AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno stated that Florida will likely "bear the brunt" of the incoming storm, with potential impacts ranging from a tropical rainstorm to a full-blown hurricane.Florida is preparing for the largest evacuation in seven years as storm Milton is expected to merge with remnants of storm Tropical Depression Eleven-E.
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The potential storm's impact may be less severe than anticipated. With only a 40 percent chance of strengthening into a tropical storm, it might remain a tropical rainstorm, bringing much-needed precipitation to drought-affected areas. The focus should be on preparedness rather than panic, as Florida has robust emergency management systems in place.
