🇺🇸 Hurricane Milton unleashes rain, tornadoes, and powerful winds as it nears Florida
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Hurricane Milton, a dangerous Category 5 storm, is unleashing rain, tornadoes, and powerful winds as it nears Florida, prompting mass evacuations. The National Hurricane Center warns that the storm’s path remains uncertain, but Tampa Bay and surrounding areas are at severe risk. Officials have urged residents to evacuate, stressing that those remaining must prepare to ride out the storm without help from emergency services. With winds of 120 mph and a storm surge up to 13 feet expected, authorities fear widespread destruction. Florida’s west coast braces for impact, while shelters fill and gas supplies dwindle.
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Hurricane Milton: Thousands evacuate as monstrous Category 5 storm closes in on Florida
“This is it, folks,” said Cathie Perkins, emergency management director in Pinellas County, which sits on the peninsula that forms Tampa Bay. “Those of you who were punched during Hurricane Helene, this is going to be a knockout. You need to get out, and you need to get out now.”
Hurricane Milton: Thousands evacuate as monstrous Category 5 storm closes in on Florida
“This is it, folks,” said Cathie Perkins, emergency management director in Pinellas County, which sits on the peninsula that forms Tampa Bay. “Those of you who were punched during Hurricane Helene, this is going to be a knockout. You need to get out, and you need to get out now.”
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