How Hurricane Milton rapidly turned into a monster as climate change supercharges storms
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How Hurricane Milton rapidly turned into a monster as climate change supercharges storms

ABC  

John Morales's voice cracks as he explains to his audience how tropical storm Milton had turned into a category five monster within hours. "Nowadays it's quite a bit warmer than it used to be, and as a result, that tends to fuel the storm more," Dr Trenberth says. "The exact numbers may change, but the fundamental conclusion that climate change increased substantially the rainfall in hurricane Helene will stand," researcher Michael Wehner from the Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory in California says. "I made some comments about how I thought hurricanes should change with climate change, and people weren't really talking about that kind of thing much at that time," he says. "There's excellent information from geostationary satellites on just what's happening with the hurricane and where it's going," Dr Trenberth says.

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Two-thirds of Americans still believe climate change is impacting the Earth, despite what Trump contends
1 month, 1 week ago

Two-thirds of Americans still believe climate change is impacting the Earth, despite what Trump contends

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the Trump administration works to dismantle and erase any mention of climate change on …

Hurricane Helene to Typhoon Yagi: Worst climate disasters of 2024 that caused billions in damage
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Hurricane Helene to Typhoon Yagi: Worst climate disasters of 2024 that caused billions in damage

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Disasters are being supercharged by decisions to keep burning fossil fuels, and to allow emissions to rise.” open image …

Opinion: Hurricane misinformation is coming at a dangerous time
5 months ago

Opinion: Hurricane misinformation is coming at a dangerous time

LA Times  

A house toppled off its stilts in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton can be seen alongside an empty lot where a home was swept away by Hurricane Helene in Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island, Fla. With about six weeks remaining in this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, we’ve already experienced multiple historic storms, vividly illustrating that as humans have warmed …

Hurricane Milton in Florida: They said were “lucky” after the storm. That’s not what I’m seeing.
5 months ago

Hurricane Milton in Florida: They said were “lucky” after the storm. That’s not what I’m seeing.

Slate  

On Oct. 10, as the sun rose on the damage that Hurricane Milton had inflicted on Tampa Bay, the consensus seemed to be that the region had gotten lucky. Yes, the roof of Tropicana Field was shredded, perhaps beyond repair, but the Tampa Bay Rays draw approximately 12 people per game anyway—so, honestly, what’s the difference? Just because Milton didn’t …

The economic impact of Helene and Milton — and who pays for it
5 months, 1 week ago

The economic impact of Helene and Milton — and who pays for it

Salon  

The 2024 hurricane season could rank among the most expensive after Helene flooded North Carolina in late September and Hurricane Milton hit south Florida about two weeks later. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism The Federal Emergency Management Agency also provides direct aid to people who apply for assistance following natural disasters. …

Hurricanes Helene, Milton likely to join most costly list: report
5 months, 1 week ago

Hurricanes Helene, Milton likely to join most costly list: report

Salon  

Katrina, Sandy and Harvey are making room for Helene and Milton as some of the most costly hurricanes on record. Related Climate change is jacking up insurance costs Hurricane Andrew in 1992 ranked as the first $50 billion storm. Adam Smith, an economist and meteorologist at NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information, told the AP he believes Helene and Milton …

Hurricane Milton could have an impact on Florida in the long term
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton could have an impact on Florida in the long term

NPR  

Hurricane Milton could have an impact on Florida in the long term NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to Colin Polsky, a professor of geosciences at Florida Atlantic University, about how Hurricane Milton is raising critical questions about the future of the sunshine state. POLSKY: I will say that the state deserves credit in recent years for really stepping up in terms …

Inside the agonising countdown to Hurricane Milton: The Mail's GREG WOODFIELD reveals how killer hurricane headed right for his home - but WHAT happened in the aftermath?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the agonising countdown to Hurricane Milton: The Mail's GREG WOODFIELD reveals how killer hurricane headed right for his home - but WHAT happened in the aftermath?

Daily Mail  

As deadly Hurricane Milton barrelled towards me and my wife on Wednesday evening, the heightened tension was borderline unbearable. Greg Woodfield at first believed they could ride out the storm at their Florida home - before the predictions got worse and worse Debris litters a road at Treasure Island, Florida on October 10 following the hurricane Residents and their pets …

Hurricane news: Hurricane Milton somehow made the conspiracy theorists more unhinged.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane news: Hurricane Milton somehow made the conspiracy theorists more unhinged.

Slate  

Thankfully for Floridians, the damage from Hurricane Milton wasn’t as severe as expected. But just because the worst-case scenario didn’t materialize, the same right-wingers who claimed last week that “they” actually control the weather and that Democrats are denying aid to Republican survivors are already peddling fresh new conspiracies about Milton and its fallout. “I ain’t got time to chase …

Hurricane Milton is the best argument yet for climate change action
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton is the best argument yet for climate change action

The Independent  

There is a deep irony that Florida, the home base of two of the United States’ most powerful climate change deniers, should have become the scene of the terrible destruction inflicted by Hurricane Milton. It would be nice to think that the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, and the state’s most famous resident, Donald Trump, might be given some pause …

Biden lashes back against Hurricane Milton misinformation as cleanup efforts begin
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden lashes back against Hurricane Milton misinformation as cleanup efforts begin

Salon  

The record-breaking Hurricane Milton has left a massive path of devastation in its wake as it plowed through Florida into the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday and Thursday. At a press conference on Wednesday, President Biden urged Americans to disregard the flood of lies, describing it as “beyond ridiculous” and adding, “it’s so stupid, it’s got to stop.” Biden has previously …

Scientists say climate change boosted Milton rainfall and winds
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Scientists say climate change boosted Milton rainfall and winds

Politico  

The type of torrential rainfall from storms like Milton was twice as likely because of the 1.3 degrees Celsius of warming the world has experienced since the middle of the 19th century, WWA said. The findings come just days after the same research group found climate change also intensified Hurricane Helene, which like Milton intensified rapidly as it barreled toward …

Hurricane Milton photos: Shocking images of Florida damage in full
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton photos: Shocking images of Florida damage in full

Daily Mail  

In the wake of Hurricane Milton's merciless fury many in the Sunshine State have been left grappling with the ruinous aftermath. A distressed woman in Osprey surveys the aftermath this morning as she walks through a flooded lawn with her hands on her head in disbelief of the monstrous wreckage Houses are buried under the sand in Venice, Florida, after …

The Latest: Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but danger remains in Florida
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Latest: Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but danger remains in Florida

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here’s the latest: Hurricane Milton …

Flooding is reported in Tampa as Hurricane causes chaos
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Flooding is reported in Tampa as Hurricane causes chaos

Daily Mail  

Monster storm Hurricane Milton has landed in Florida with the first casualties reported as the state is battered by 'catastrophic' flooding and 120mph winds. Milton slammed into a Florida region still reeling from Hurricane Helene, which caused heavy damage to beach communities with storm surge and killed a dozen people in seaside Pinellas County alone. The National Hurricane Centre stressed …

In the lead-up to the US presidential election, it turns out even natural disasters aren’t immune to politics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

In the lead-up to the US presidential election, it turns out even natural disasters aren’t immune to politics

ABC  

Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm hitting Florida, has become more than a natural disaster — it is now a political flashpoint. A game of misinformation Former President Donald Trump has already started to politicise these two crises, Hurricanes Helene and Milton, spreading false claims that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is diverting disaster relief funds to support migrants …

Hurricane Milton's destruction raises the prospect of a 'managed retreat' : Consider This from NPR : NPR
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton's destruction raises the prospect of a 'managed retreat' : Consider This from NPR : NPR

NPR  

Hurricane Milton's path of destruction Enlarge this image toggle caption Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP via Getty Images Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP via Getty Images Hurricane Milton tore a path of destruction through Florida late Wednesday, leaving multiple dead and wrenching buildings apart. "The day is dawning on a major catastrophe across Florida," Congresswoman Kathy Castor — who represents Florida's 14th …

As Hurricane Milton causes havoc in the US, fake images and videos are spreading. Here's how to spot them
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As Hurricane Milton causes havoc in the US, fake images and videos are spreading. Here's how to spot them

ABC  

As Hurricane Milton edges towards the Florida coast, extraordinary vision of water spouts, lightning bolts, flooding and destruction is starting to emerge. It’s something we often ABC NEWS Verify has taken a look at a few videos circulating ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall, and put together this advice around the basic steps you can take to make sure you …

Hurricane Milton is a major disaster — and more super-storms could be coming
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton is a major disaster — and more super-storms could be coming

Salon  

With Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida on Wednesday evening, millions of Sunshine State residents have evacuated their homes or boarded up businesses to brace for the impending storm. “Residents' perceptions of the danger the storm poses, and what their response and recovery experiences, will be are being informed by what they see going on in areas affected by Helene.” …

No Hurricane Will Make Rich People Leave Florida
55 years, 2 months ago

No Hurricane Will Make Rich People Leave Florida

Slate  

It has been two weeks since the Tampa Bay area experienced what the Tampa Bay Times called its “worst hurricane in a century,” when Hurricane Helene made landfall up the Florida coast. The factors pushing landlords toward a richer slice of the market included “high costs, inadequate or difficult access to recovery resources, and strong market incentives to redevelop existing …

Hurricane aftermath could change the election in Florida and North Carolina
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane aftermath could change the election in Florida and North Carolina

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In between Donald Trump and his running mate Senator JD …

Leaked GOP fact-sheet shows Trump's own party debunking his FEMA claims
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Leaked GOP fact-sheet shows Trump's own party debunking his FEMA claims

Raw Story  

Fox News “obtained a fact sheet assembled by the majority side of the House Appropriations Committee” that debunked several false claims made by Donald Trump and his supporters, Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram reported Tuesday. As the federal government mobilizes to respond to the storms, Trump has taken to the campaign trail to claim the Federal Emergency Management Agency doesn’t …

NASA reveals how Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 so quickly
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA reveals how Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 so quickly

Daily Mail  

As Hurricane Milton races toward Florida, the state is braced for a once-in-a-century natural disaster. Hurricane Milton began in the Bay of Campeche, in the South of the Gulf of Mexico where a seasonal low pressure area called the Central American gyre had been causing thunderstorms. In a blog post, NASA meteorologist Stephen Lang writes: 'After forming in the Bay …

Trump lashes out at Harris and 'The View' co-hosts as Hurricane Milton makes landfall
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump lashes out at Harris and 'The View' co-hosts as Hurricane Milton makes landfall

Associated Press  

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Vice President Kamala Harris and other women at his rallies in Scranton, Pennsylvania, as Hurricane Milton made landfall. Trump called Harris 'grossly incompetent' and 'totally ill-equipped to do the job of being President of the United States' while also targeting other female candidates on the program.

A U.S. climate scientist sees hurricane Helene's devastation firsthand
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A U.S. climate scientist sees hurricane Helene's devastation firsthand

Raw Story  

Carl Schreck spent his career studying tropical storms thousands of miles away from home. But when Hurricane Helene hit the American climate scientist's hometown in North Carolina and flooded several of his friends' homes, the shocking experience made him rethink his research priorities. As another major hurricane, Milton, was barreling toward Florida, a study released Wednesday by the respected World …

Hurricane Milton Plows Across Florida, Pounding Cities And Whipping Up Tornadoes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton Plows Across Florida, Pounding Cities And Whipping Up Tornadoes

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, where it knocked out power to more than 3 million customers and whipped up 150 tornadoes. “We’ve got more to do, but we will absolutely get through this.” The roof of the Tropicana Field is damaged the morning after Hurricane Milton …

Florida twice as likely to be hit by hurricanes like Helene thanks to climate crisis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida twice as likely to be hit by hurricanes like Helene thanks to climate crisis

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Scientists also found that Hurricane Helene’s wind speeds were 11 per cent stronger and its rainfall totals were 10 …

Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Time to evacuate is running out as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward …

How Helene and Milton were supercharged by climate change : Consider This from NPR
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How Helene and Milton were supercharged by climate change : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

How Helene and Milton were supercharged by climate change Enlarge this image toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP Julio Cortez/AP As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's central west coast, residents are preparing for the worst. Like Hurricane Helene, which slammed into Florida and the Southeastern United States nearly two weeks ago, Milton is predicted to bring with it massive storm surges, destructive winds, …

Hurricane Milton slams into Florida, bringing violent winds, flooding and fatalities
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton slams into Florida, bringing violent winds, flooding and fatalities

LA Times  

Ron Rook, who said he was looking for people in need of help or debris to clear, walks through wind and rain on a deserted street in downtown Tampa, Fla., as Hurricane Milton approached Wednesday. After making landfall near Sarasota as a Category 3 hurricane around 8:30 p.m. EDT, the storm tore a trail of destruction across the state — …

Monstrous Hurricane Milton targets Florida, triggering evacuations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Monstrous Hurricane Milton targets Florida, triggering evacuations

Hindustan Times  

* Monstrous Hurricane Milton targets Florida, triggering evacuations Milton expected to grow in size before landfall, affecting hundreds of miles of coastline * Evacuations ordered for over 1 million people in Florida's west-coast counties * Unusual path and rapid intensification raise concerns for storm-surge impact * Huge storm comes less than two weeks after devastating Helene By Julio-Cesar Chavez and …

Hurricane Milton: A Monster Storm Targeting Florida, Triggering Evacuations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton: A Monster Storm Targeting Florida, Triggering Evacuations

Hindustan Times  

An expanding Hurricane Milton is targeting Florida, triggering evacuations. The storm is forecast to make landfall late on Wednesday, threatening a stretch of Florida's densely populated west coast. Milton is one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record, and is expected to cause catastrophic damage and power outages expected to last days.

Hurricane Milton: Florida cities in lockdown with millions hit with curfews as eerie footage shows desolate beach towns bracing for monster storm
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton: Florida cities in lockdown with millions hit with curfews as eerie footage shows desolate beach towns bracing for monster storm

Daily Mail  

Several Florida cities and counties are preparing to lockdown or establish curfews amid predictions Hurricane Milton's impact could be worse than the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, with Milton hurtling through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida's west coast. Many appear to have already gotten out of town or holed up indoors, with video showing empty streets in the beach …

Moment Florida meteorologist breaks down live on air while reporting on Hurricane Milton
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Moment Florida meteorologist breaks down live on air while reporting on Hurricane Milton

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A veteran news meteorologist …

Thousands are trapped in Florida's Hurricane hell as traffic lines clog roads and gas is running out while monster storm Milton closes in and officials warn residents to 'flee or die'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands are trapped in Florida's Hurricane hell as traffic lines clog roads and gas is running out while monster storm Milton closes in and officials warn residents to 'flee or die'

Daily Mail  

Thousands of people are scrambling to flee Florida as catastrophic Hurricane Milton threatens a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St Petersburg, engulfing the region with towering storm surges. A message board at the Tampa International Airport shows all American Airlines departing flight canceled Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla., due to the possible arrival of Hurricane Milton The …

Officials warn 'if you stay you will die' while millions scramble to flee Florida as unprecedented 180mph Hurricane Milton barrels in threatening to be the worst storm in 100 years
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Officials warn 'if you stay you will die' while millions scramble to flee Florida as unprecedented 180mph Hurricane Milton barrels in threatening to be the worst storm in 100 years

Daily Mail  

Officials have issued a stark warning to Floridians as residents are ordered to evacuate before Hurricane Milton makes landfall on the Gulf Coast tomorrow. A resident this morning revealed that in Port Charlotte, Florida 'some gas stations are out of fuel' but that they were able to get gas at Wawa Locals are met with long lines at the Costco …

We're Meteorologists. Here's The Deadliest Mistake People Make Before A Hurricane.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

We're Meteorologists. Here's The Deadliest Mistake People Make Before A Hurricane.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On Monday, Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm and continued barreling toward Florida. Storm surge, or what happens when a hurricane’s strong onshore winds push a sudden rise of tidal water onto coastal areas, is the top reason people die in hurricanes, according to the National Hurricane Center. Joseph Trujillo Falcón, a researcher in the …

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as communities recover from Helene and 2022's Ian
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as communities recover from Helene and 2022's Ian

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Florida's Gulf Coast braced Tuesday …

Hurricane Milton is a dangerous Category 5 as it heads toward Florida's coast
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton is a dangerous Category 5 as it heads toward Florida's coast

NPR  

Hurricane Milton is a dangerous Category 5 as it heads toward Florida's coast toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images For our more recent reporting on Hurricane Milton, head here. Storm surge could also reach 5 feet on parts of Florida's east coast as Milton exits the peninsula toward the Atlantic Ocean. "If you are in a storm surge warning …

Hurricane Milton's path toward Florida
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton's path toward Florida

NPR  

Hurricane Milton's path toward Florida JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Thousands of Floridians spent much of Monday and Tuesday creeping along the state's highways, trying to get to a safe space. That's because Hurricane Milton, what forecasters are calling a worst-case scenario, is making its way toward the west coast of the state. You basically need a really good energy source, and …

Are hurricanes getting worse? Here’s what you need to know
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Are hurricanes getting worse? Here’s what you need to know

NPR  

Are hurricanes getting worse? Here’s what you need to know toggle caption Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Photo Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida, threatening some areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago. Hurricane Helene hit the Big Bend area of Florida on Sept. 26 as a Category 4 storm, and went on to drive catastrophic flooding …

Hurricane Milton's severity is fueled by climate change, experts say
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton's severity is fueled by climate change, experts say

Salon  

Hurricane Milton is shattering records, becoming the fifth-strongest storm in the Atlantic Basin's recorded history by barometric pressure, strengthening into a Category 5 storm in just 10 hours. "Hurricane Milton is an exceedingly strong and dangerous storm, which is predicted to make landfall in the west coast of Florida and bring hazards of storm surge, rain-fed flooding and extreme winds/tornadic …

As Florida braces for Milton’s impact, FEMA chief says hurricane aid isn’t political
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As Florida braces for Milton’s impact, FEMA chief says hurricane aid isn’t political

NPR  

As Florida braces for Milton’s impact, FEMA chief says hurricane aid isn’t political toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP/FR159526 AP Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated multiple southeast U.S. states, Florida is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Morning Edition that people should not underestimate Hurricane Milton. “This is …

What to know about Hurricane Milton as it speeds toward Florida
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about Hurricane Milton as it speeds toward Florida

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

We’re Not Prepared for What Hurricane Milton Might Be About to Do to Tampa Bay
5 months, 3 weeks ago

We’re Not Prepared for What Hurricane Milton Might Be About to Do to Tampa Bay

Slate  

Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane. Though Milton could weaken or end up striking elsewhere, the track it’s currently on is remarkably similar to the 1921 Tampa Bay hurricane—the most recent major hurricane to make landfall in that specific region. This is north St. Pete this morning On the right: the line …

Hurricane Milton Strengthens To Category 5 As Florida Orders Evacuations Amid Helene Aftermath
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton Strengthens To Category 5 As Florida Orders Evacuations Amid Helene Aftermath

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers sprinted to pick up heaps of appliances and other street debris left over from Helene two weeks ago and highways were clogged with people fleeing ahead of the storm. “I always thought Tampa would be the city to worry about …

Milton 'erratically' approaches Florida, likely to become major hurricane
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Milton 'erratically' approaches Florida, likely to become major hurricane

Raw Story  

Hurricane Milton was moving "erratically" through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Monday, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning it will likely soon become a major hurricane. Milton was sustaining wind speeds of nearly 90 miles an hour at 1 am on Monday and "is forecast to intensify rapidly and become a major hurricane later today," the NHC …

Storm surge from Milton could ‘nearly double’ the size of Helene’s
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm surge from Milton could ‘nearly double’ the size of Helene’s

Raw Story  

Update: This story has been updated to reflect the NHC’s 4 p.m. Milton update. Officials in Pinellas County said Sunday that the storm surge from what is now Hurricane Milton could be as high as 10 feet, nearly double the amount that residents on the barrier islands contended with from Hurricane Helene just a little over a week ago. As …

Hurricane Milton intensifies 'explosively' as it nears Florida
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hurricane Milton intensifies 'explosively' as it nears Florida

NPR  

Hurricane Milton intensifies 'explosively' as it nears Florida toggle caption Elizabeth Ruiz/AFP/Getty Images Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida's Gulf Coast and wreaked a path of destruction across the southeastern U.S., the state is bracing for another — and likely even more powerful — major hurricane to come ashore. Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 — the …

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