Worst in 100 years: Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

Authorities in the U.S. state of Florida have urged residents to evacuate today ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton, described as “extremely dangerous,” expected to hit the peninsula’s southeastern coast Wednesday night into Thursday.

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The hurricane, located 880 kilometers from Tampa, Florida, is carrying winds reaching speeds of up to 230 kilometers per hour. This storm is expected to be the “worst” to hit the Tampa area in over 100 years.

The White House announced that President Joe Biden has postponed his planned trip to both Germany and Angola due to the hurricane‘s strength and path. He decided to “oversee preparations and response” to the severe weather, according to his statement.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned that the peninsula, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene just ten days ago, is “under watch or warning.”

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor confirmed that Hurricane Helene was a “wake-up call,” emphasizing that staying in evacuation zones could be deadly.

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According to the AFP news agency, authorities are distributing generators, food, and water across Florida as residents prepare to protect or leave their homes. The governor urged people to leave before it’s too late.

The National Hurricane Center classified Milton as a Category 4 hurricane, after it was previously categorized as Category 5. The center urged residents to be prepared and evacuate if necessary.

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