October 9, 2024
Escape now while you still can …
National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan on Wednesday advising Florida residents who are in storm surge evacuation zones related to Hurricane Milton to leave immediately before water levels begin to rise.
Why It Matters: A powerful Hurricane Milton is already making impacts across Florida, with confirmed tornado sightings in the southern part of the state. Milton is currently a category 4 hurricane and is “expected to remain an extremely dangerous major hurricane” as it makes landfall in the state’s Gulf Coast region late Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Storm surge is predicted to reach up to 15 feet in some areas, with rainfall up to 18 inches across parts of Florida.
The NHC advises Florida residents that “…THE TIME TO PREPARE, INCLUDING EVACUATE IF TOLD DO SO, IS QUICKLY COMING TO AN END ALONG THE FLORIDA WEST COAST…”
Read More: What to know about Hurricane Milton as it barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast (AP)
Hurricane Milton lashing Florida with tornadoes and wind (CNN)
Image Credit: NOAA
by Stephanie Wagner, based in Florida
