Florida To 'Bear the Brunt' Of Impacts From Incoming Storm
NewsweekSEP 20 2024
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.Hurricane Milton on Monday strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane as it headed toward the Tampa, Fla., area that less than two weeks ago was devastated by Hurricane Helene.
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.The hurricane is expected to hit the Tampa Bay area Wednesday before traveling over Orlando. Florida officials warned residents to prepare for the "largest evacuation" since Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida midweek, the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said. By Monday, it was creating wind speeds of nearly 100mph.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for 51 counties, including Pinellas and Miami-Dade. He also ordered National Guard and State Guard members to return home after helping with Helene recovery in other states.
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