Hurricane Milton set to hit Florida as Category 5 storm
Milton threatens Florida with 175mph winds and 15-foot surges
Hurricane Milton is anticipated to strike Florida as a Category 5 hurricane on Wednesday morning. It is expected to surpass the severity of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane watch warnings affect six million residents, with many ordered to evacuate. The storm threatens with fifteen-foot-high surges and winds reaching 175mph.
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay has warned that if Milton remains on its current trajectory, it will be the most severe storm to hit the Tampa area in over a century.
Florida sees traffic piles as it prepares for its largest evacuation in seven years ahead of the arrival of Category 5 storm, Hurricane Milton. https://t.co/QYwEpdraNd pic.twitter.com/NpQaJgznL9
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 7, 2024
Spaghetti models reveal the hurricane’s perilous path across large areas of Florida. Stay updated with our live blog as the storm approaches the US.
What Other Media Are Saying
- NBC News reports on Hurricane Milton intensifying into a Category 5 storm, posing significant threats to Florida’s Gulf Coast with potential storm surges and destructive winds.(read more)
- National Weather Service reports a late season heat wave in California and the Desert Southwest, while Tropical Storm Milton is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico, potentially impacting Florida significantly.(read more)
- CBS News reports on Hurricane Milton’s approach to Florida, with five universities closing, public schools shutting down, and evacuation orders urged for Gulf Coast residents due to severe winds and storm surge.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
When is Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall?
Wednesday morning.
How strong is Hurricane Milton expected to be?
Category 5 hurricane.
How many residents are under hurricane watch warnings?
Six million residents.
What are the expected storm surge heights?
Fifteen-foot-high storm surges.
Why is Hurricane Milton considered worse than Helene?
Stronger winds up to 175mph and significant storm surges.
