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2024 - 10 - 8

Hurricane Milton: The Storm That Can't Stop Stirring!

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Batten down the hatches, folks! Hurricane Milton is roaring towards Florida like a lion on a mission!

Hurricane Milton is making headlines as it barrels towards the shores of Florida, specifically near Tampa Bay, where it's expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. Currently classified as a Category 4 hurricane, Milton has already unleashed fierce winds and potential flooding, prompting evacuation orders and states of emergency in various Florida cities. With forecasters warning that residents should take immediate action, the storm's approach is being closely monitored by both officials and meteorologists alike.

As predicted, Hurricane Milton's impact is expected to be severe, with storm surges forecasted to reach upwards of 15 feet in vulnerable areas along Florida's Gulf Coast. This storm is raising alarm bells due to its strength and the fact that Tampa's metropolitan area, home to over 3 million residents, has been remarkably fortunate—having not suffered a direct hit from a major hurricane in more than a century. The urgency of the situation was underscored by the largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017, leaving many wondering if this storm will change Florida's hurricane narrative forever.

Live updates have shown Milton bringing “extremely dangerous” conditions as it approaches. The National Hurricane Center cautions about rainfall totals that might surpass 18 inches, leaving room for significant flooding and potential disruptions to Florida's energy infrastructure. As Milton continues its northwest journey, residents are advised to stay plugged into weather updates because response time is crucial. Officials assert, "the time to prepare is running out," encouraging locals not to wait until the last minute.

To put things in perspective, hurricanes are a typical occurrence along Florida’s coastline but Category 4 storms like Milton are extremely rare. With Milton's impending arrival, citizens are reminded of the importance of storm preparedness and the dynamic nature of hurricane forecasting. With nature at play, one can only hope that Milton will tone down his enthusiasm before he becomes the talk of the state for all the wrong reasons.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Tampa Bay has a strange tendency to attract hurricanes during a certain atmospheric condition known as the El Niño? And just for laughs—someone once famously said, "If you can dodge a hurricane, you can dodge just about anything!" Stay safe out there, Florida!

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Hurricane Milton timeline: Where and when will it make landfall in ... (Aljazeera.com)

Milton will weaken to Category 3 or 4 before making landfall along Central Gulf Coast late Wednesday or early Thursday.

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When will Hurricane Milton hit Florida? (NewsNation Now)

Hurricane Milton, now a Category 4 hurricane, will make landfall near Tampa Bay, Florida, sometime Wednesday night.

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Hurricane Milton nears landfall on Florida's west coast, disrupts ... (EIA)

High winds, flooding, and storm surge from Hurricane Milton might affect energy infrastructure such as power plants, power transmission and distribution lines, ...

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Live updates: Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida ... (The Washington Post)

The Category 4 storm prompted what could be Florida's largest evacuation since Hurricane Irma in 2017, and officials say the time to prepare is running out.

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WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as Hurricane Milton nears ... (PBS NewsHour)

Florida's Gulf Coast is especially vulnerable to storm surge. Helene came ashore about 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of Tampa in the Florida Panhandle and ...

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Evacuation windows narrow as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida (NPR)

The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm surge could get as high as 15 feet in some places, and rainfall totals could reach 18 inches.

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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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Hurricane Milton Headed for Landfall: What to Know (U.S. News & World Report)

Mayors of several Florida cities have issued states of emergency as Milton, now a Category 4 hurricane, barrels toward the coast.

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Hurricane Milton live updates as powerful storm approaches Florida ... (CBS News)

Hurricane Milton is on a path to make landfall on the west coast of Florida, south of the Tampa Bay area.

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'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Milton surging toward Tampa: Live ... (USA TODAY)

Tampa, with a metropolitan area that is home to over 3 million people, has not had a direct hit by a major hurricane in more than 100 years.

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Hurricane Milton Live Updates: Winds And Rain Reach Florida With ... (Forbes)

Hurricane Milton is expected to be an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 or 4 hurricane when it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday night.

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Hurricane Milton latest: Landfall may coincide with high tide, raising ... (NBC New York)

Ahead of Milton's official landfall, showers, destructive winds, and even tornadoes have already begun wreaking havoc on Florida.

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Where Will Hurricane Milton Make Landfall? Forecasters Still Don't ... (The New York Times)

The National Hurricane Center urged Florida resident not to fixate on the exact location because the dangers will be widespread.

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Hurricane Milton Live Updates: 'Life-Threatening Hurricane-Force Winds' Expected In Florida Soon (Forbes)

The National Hurricane Center said Milton will likely make landfall as a major hurricane near or just south of the Tampa Bay region Wednesday night and will move off the east coast of Florida on Thursday afternoon. Crucial Quote. "I've said many times that ...

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Hurricane Milton to double in size as 'storm of the century' threatens ... (The Guardian)

Category 5 storm expected to bring 15ft storm surge along coast affecting Tampa, St Petersburg and Sarasota.

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Florida: Potentially Catastrophic Flood And Surge (The Weather Channel)

Mountain View, CA Weather · Hurricane Milton's Eyewall Now Coming Ashore On Florida's West Coast With Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Winds, Flooding ...

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Hurricane Milton tracker: Storm weakens to Cat. 3, Florida landfall as ... (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm as it continues to inch closer to landfall on Florida's west coast.

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Hurricane Milton live updates: category 3 storm makes landfall near ... (The Guardian)

Residents braced for potentially catastrophic storm surge as state pounded by severe winds and heavy rain.

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Hurricane Milton Live Updates: Category 3 Storm 'Close To Making ... (Forbes)

Hurricane Milton is expected to be an “extremely dangerous” hurricane when it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday night.

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Hurricane Milton tracker: Storm will make landfall in Florida tonight (NBC Bay Area)

As powerful Hurricane Milton moved closer to Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday afternoon, tropical storm-force winds began lashing the state as officials...

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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as category 3 storm (The Guardian)

Powerful cyclone slams into coast, bringing deadly storm surge to Sarasota, Tampa, St Petersburg and Fort Myers.

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Florida hit with tornadoes, heavy rains ahead of Hurricane Milton ... (The Washington Post)

Residents huddled in shelters awaiting the fierce storm, while others fled on highways to nearby states.

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Hurricane Milton Live Updates: Storm Makes Landfall In Florida (Forbes)

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night on Florida's Gulf Coast, where millions have been told to evacuate as forecasters warn it could be be “one of ...

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"Catastrophic" Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as ... (Axios)

An extreme wind warning was issued for the Tampa area as hurricane-force winds pushed onshore.

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Hurricane Milton live updates: Monster storm makes landfall near ... (NBC News)

Siesta Key is a barrier island next to Sarasota. President Joe Biden said he predeployed thousands of federal personnel to areas affected by the storm, ...

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Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall in Florida as a Category 3 Storm (TIME)

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential ...

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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida after DeSantis warns of ... (Politico)

It made landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening; DeSantis warned earlier in the day of the likelihood of storm-related deaths in the ...

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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida – video (The Guardian)

Residents brace for potentially catastrophic storm surge as state pounded by severe winds and heavy rain.

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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida (Financial Times)

US state's residents warned to evacuate before 'deadly and catastrophic' storm that could cost $60bn in insurance losses.

Update #7: Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall in St. Pete (stpete.org)

Regardless of exact landfall location, the Tampa Bay area will be met with major hurricane strength winds. Mayor Welch, City leadership and critical staff are ...

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Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm near Siesta ... (NBC News)

Hurricane Milton made landfall at 08:30 p.m. ET as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida. As it moves across the state, NBC News' Stephanie Gosk and ...

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Hurricane Milton live news: Storm hits Florida, weakens to Category 2 (Aljazeera.com)

One of the strongest storms recorded in the Gulf of Mexico came ashore near Siesta Key, crossing to the Atlantic coast.

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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm (CNBC)

The NHC said the storm had sustained winds of up to 120 mph as it warned of a life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding.

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Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key on Florida's Gulf ... (KPRC Click2Houston)

The Category 3 storm had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph at landfall and a minimum central pressure of 954 mb. A Lee County Sheriff's officer patrols the ...

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Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 storm in Florida with ... (Sky News)

The hurricane is expected to bring a deadly storm surge to much of Florida's Gulf Coast, including densely populated areas such as Tampa, St Petersburg, ...

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