Hurricane Milton has plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit.
Sheriff Keith Pearson confirms ongoing rescue missions as hundreds of homes are destroyed. Florida's National Guard has been activated, and FEMA is on high alert. The National Hurricane Center warns of historic storm surge along the coast, with waves reaching up to 15 feet.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Hurricane Milton 🚨 Hurricane Milton makes catastrophic landfall in Florida, leaving over 2M without power and causing multiple fatalities. With sustained winds of 120 mph, the storm devastated Siesta Key before moving eastward, spawning 17 tornadoes across St. Lucie County.
As Hurricane Milton nears, panic-buying in Florida causes 17.4% of gas stations to run dry 🚗💨. Over 1M urged to evacuate, fuel shortages intensify. Stay safe, Florida!
Tornado damage here in Fort Myers ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall. Roofs completely blown off homes. People now seeking alternate shelter. Orangewood Avenue. Downed trees, power lines, fences. Power is out.
I'm honestly terrified, seeing all these news reports—it feels like everyone’s already expecting the worst. Stay safe, everyone, and look out for each other! ❤️
I'm no construction expert, but sure, a roof flying off is one thing. The real problem with American houses is that they’re often built without concrete, so they hardly stand a chance against major storms, let alone a hurricane that strong.
Hurricane Milton is a powerful storm, and facing such a force of nature can feel overwhelming in times like these, it's important to hold onto hope and trust in the preparedness of those around you—emergency services, neighbors, and loved ones. Stay safe !!
That sounds a bit off to me. What's the source? Generally, they would rather tell you where to go than keep you in a risky situation that doesn’t sound legit.
Florida officials have asked people who have not heeded a mandatory evacuation request to write their names and DOB on their bodies in permanent marker so they can be identified later… jesus fucking christ
Looking at water vapor seeing how Milton is slowly starting to be absorbed into the mid latitude flow. On approach to west central Florida. New NHC guidance sets up an overnight landfall which makes the surge issue even more dangerous than it already is.
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida's west coast late Wednesday or early Thursday—just 24 to 48 hours away! Stay alert and stay safe, everyone!