US prepares for 'not survivable' storm
More than a million residents in Florida have been ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Milton, which has reached Category 5 status, approaches the central part of the state. Read Full Article at RT.com
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**Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, is set to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday**
More than a million residents in Florida have been ordered to evacuate in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 hurricane that may be the most devastating storm to hit the region in over a century.
Meteorologists were taken aback as Milton escalated from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 48 hours, with landfall expected near Tampa late Wednesday.
“This could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century,” US President Joe Biden stated to reporters on Tuesday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the urgency of the situation. He cautioned residents about the limited time left for safe evacuations. “If you’re going to get out, get out now,” he urged. “Almost every place on the west coast of Florida could get a major storm surge.”
Mayor Liz Alpert of Sarasota conveyed the severity of the storm to NBC News, stating, “Milton is not survivable. You have to evacuate.”
In related news, a timelapse captured two hours ago shows Hurricane Milton approaching.
Parts of Florida continue to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, which struck less than two weeks earlier. That Category 4 storm made landfall in the Big Bend area near Tallahassee and caused significant flooding inland in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Milton is significantly stronger, with wind gusts exceeding 320 km/h and an unprecedented amount of “lightning events,” as noted by meteorologists.
The evacuation efforts are not limited to residents. The Florida Aquarium in Tampa has relocated its penguins, snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles, toads, and crabs to elevated areas to protect them from potential flooding. Additionally, the state bureau of corrections has relocated 4,636 inmates from prisons and jails that lie in the storm's path.
Both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios have announced the closure of their theme parks in anticipation of the storm, as its trajectory will likely take it over Orlando.
So far, over 1,500 flights scheduled for Wednesday in and out of Florida have been canceled. Tampa International Airport ceased operations on Tuesday, while Orlando International is expected to halt its operations on Wednesday morning.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
More than a million residents in Florida have been ordered to evacuate in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 hurricane that may be the most devastating storm to hit the region in over a century.
Meteorologists were taken aback as Milton escalated from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 48 hours, with landfall expected near Tampa late Wednesday.
“This could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century,” US President Joe Biden stated to reporters on Tuesday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the urgency of the situation. He cautioned residents about the limited time left for safe evacuations. “If you’re going to get out, get out now,” he urged. “Almost every place on the west coast of Florida could get a major storm surge.”
Mayor Liz Alpert of Sarasota conveyed the severity of the storm to NBC News, stating, “Milton is not survivable. You have to evacuate.”
In related news, a timelapse captured two hours ago shows Hurricane Milton approaching.
Parts of Florida continue to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, which struck less than two weeks earlier. That Category 4 storm made landfall in the Big Bend area near Tallahassee and caused significant flooding inland in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Milton is significantly stronger, with wind gusts exceeding 320 km/h and an unprecedented amount of “lightning events,” as noted by meteorologists.
The evacuation efforts are not limited to residents. The Florida Aquarium in Tampa has relocated its penguins, snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles, toads, and crabs to elevated areas to protect them from potential flooding. Additionally, the state bureau of corrections has relocated 4,636 inmates from prisons and jails that lie in the storm's path.
Both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios have announced the closure of their theme parks in anticipation of the storm, as its trajectory will likely take it over Orlando.
So far, over 1,500 flights scheduled for Wednesday in and out of Florida have been canceled. Tampa International Airport ceased operations on Tuesday, while Orlando International is expected to halt its operations on Wednesday morning.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
