Hurricane Milton: A Terrifying Scenario Looms Over Florida

Widespread evacuations are underway in the Tampa Bay area and other parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast, as Hurricane Milton rapidly intensifies to reach Category 4.

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The hurricane is expected to make landfall mid-week, posing a threat to millions of lives, according to “Axios”. The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecasts that the storm could hit Tampa Bay with an unprecedented storm surge ranging from 8 to 12 feet.

Hurricane and storm surge warnings have been issued along Florida’s west coast, where Hurricane Milton is expected to peak between Categories 4 and 5, marking the greatest threat to the region since Hurricane Helen, whose waves reached only 4 to 8 feet.

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The storm initially had sustained winds of 100 miles per hour, but by midday Monday, wind speeds had increased to 155 miles per hour, raising the likelihood that Milton could reach Category 5 strength.

This storm coincides with unrelated heavy rainfall across Florida, increasing the risk of flooding in cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando.

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The National Hurricane Center predicts rainfall between 5 and 10 inches across the state, with up to 15 inches in some areas, significantly heightening the risk of urban flooding, particularly in densely populated areas.

Hurricane Milton arrives less than two weeks after Hurricane Helen struck the Big Bend area of Florida.

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There are concerns that the federal government may struggle to respond to another devastating storm, especially with forecasts of power outages for millions and the flooding of thousands of homes and businesses.