Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton were instructed to take shelter Wednesday afternoon ahead of the storm’s anticipated landfall in the evening.
The storm brought destructive tornadoes, 28ft waves, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge, hours before it was expected to make landfall.
More than 311,000 customers were without power across the Sunshine State, according to outage tracker PowerOutage.US.
While Milton’s intensity continues to fluctuate, weakening to a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center predicts it will be “one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida”.
Federal and state officials have urged those in Milton’s path to evacuate to avoid “catastrophic” winds, up to 18in rainfall and up to 15ft of storm surge, before the major hurricane slams into Florida’s west-central coast.
Vice President Kamala Harris warned that even the toughest Floridians won’t weather the “historic” hurricane, she said on The Late Show on Tuesday night.
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche told CNN on Wednesday that officers will stay on the streets until Milton’s winds top 45mph.
“If people need help, we’re not going to be able to come to them,” he said.
Key Points
- Watch live: Tampa, Florida braces for ‘catastrophic’ Hurricane Milton
- Tracking Hurricane Milton: Where is storm now?
- Giant tornado rips through Florida heartland as residents evacuate
- Hurricane Milton's center is 100 miles away from Tampa
DeSantis says Florida ready for Milton, but its still a ‘very dangerous’ storm
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Julia Musto
Tonight I joined CBS News to discuss Hurricane Milton. pic.twitter.com/bOz63tP2aB
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 9, 2024
Reporter rescues wailing cat stuck under car as Milton’s rains pound western Florida
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Julia Musto
We’re a three man crew now. My coworker, David, rescuing a cat who took shelter under our car from Hurricane Milton. I’m glad someone walking by told us they heard meowing. pic.twitter.com/9nRFM4PqPf
— Christopher Salas (@ChristopherS_DC) October 9, 2024
New teammate is understandably skittish under the car seat pic.twitter.com/dSo9abtHqV
— Christopher Salas (@ChristopherS_DC) October 9, 2024
Emergency services in Manatee County suspended
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Julia Musto
Due to hazardous conditions. Emergency services are suspended; 911 emergency calls will be logged and queued based on priority and will be responded to as soon as safe to do so. Please shelter in place. Monitor local news. Info: https://t.co/fBnwYQr65U. pic.twitter.com/JiDawxUujD
— Manatee County Government (@ManateeGov) October 9, 2024
Bonita Beach sees flooding around Doc's Beach House
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Julia Musto
The area around Doc's Beach House on Bonita Beach is beginning to flood. @peterbuschTV just obtained this photo showing what's happening. Hurricane Milton is swamping SWFL. pic.twitter.com/JKVEcXzq7I
— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton approaching landfall near Sarasota
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Julia Musto
#MILTON is about to make landfall near Sarasota, FL.
— Dylan Federico (@DylanFedericoWX) October 9, 2024
Catastrophic storm surge and destructive hurricane-force winds are imminent along the coast.#TropicalUpdate #flwx pic.twitter.com/VbSCVs54IP
Power flashes all across downtown Sarasota as we get into the strongest portion of the NE quadrant #flwx pic.twitter.com/NL2e6BmEYd
— Max Archer (@MaxArcherWX) October 9, 2024
Birds are caught in the eye of Milton
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Julia Musto
ICYMI: BIRDS ️ in the eye of Milton @MatthewCappucci explains LIVE on our stream.
— MyRadar Weather (@MyRadarWX) October 9, 2024
Watch us LIVE tracking Hurricane #Milton https://t.co/0UVlAvGXHA pic.twitter.com/20CSZNZ24p
St. Petersburg shuts off its sewer plants
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Julia Musto
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— St. Petersburg, FL (@StPeteFL) October 9, 2024
The City of St. Petersburg made the difficult decision to turn off power at the Northeast and Southwest Sewer Treatment Plants to protect employees and the treatment plants from potential storm surge from Hurricane Milton. pic.twitter.com/TAzlhTTtIr
Milton’s northern eyewall moves onshore near Tampa, St. Petersburg
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Julia Musto
The northern eyewall of Hurricane Milton is beginning to move onshore near Tampa and St. Petersburg, where an Extreme Wind Warning is now in effect until after 9 p.m. EDT.
An extreme wind warning is in effect for Tampa FL, Saint Petersburg FL, Clearwater FL until 9:30 PM EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW! pic.twitter.com/ddbaAC1rhl
— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) October 9, 2024
“Please shelter in place as these extremely dangerous hurricane-force winds overspread the region,” the National Hurricane Center said.
FACT FOCUS: Online posts make unfounded claims about a helicopter delivering aid in North Carolina
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Julia Musto
A video of a helicopter attempting to land in a Burnsville, North Carolina, area used to store supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene has been viewed millions of times online, with many claiming that it shows an unidentified government aircraft sent to destroy the aid.
The allegations have been used to support wider misinformation narratives that have grown following the punishing Category 4 storm as federal, state and local governments work with a range of groups to address the sweeping devastation in the area.
The North Carolina National Guard on Tuesday issued a statement verifying it was one of their helicopters attempting to make a generator delivery to the site.
The Associated Press has more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-north-carolina-facts-tiktok-american-b2626807.html
Sarasota debris flies, water level rises
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Julia Musto
Starting to see some debris flying #Milton #Sarasota @MichaelVann_TWN pic.twitter.com/0AFSb7GmdN
— Nathan Coleman (@NateTWN) October 9, 2024
Water level rises on Sarasota Bay will continue over the next hour until a greater storm surge threat develops later into this evening. #Milton #HurricaneMilton #FLwx pic.twitter.com/A91cBiVKDW
— Ben McMillan (@WeatherLiveTV) October 9, 2024
Los vientos aumentan en #Florida#Milton está aproximadamente a 100 km al oeste-suroeste de #Sarasota pic.twitter.com/sgI7Uux26Q
— xevt - xhvt (@xevtfm) October 9, 2024
@NycStormChaser
Hurricane Milton Live: Buildings partially submerged in Fort Myers
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Julia Musto
SEE IT: Storm surge moves into Fort Myers Beach’s Margaritaville
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Julia Musto
MAJOR STORM SURGE moving into Fort Myers Beach.
— Dylan Federico (@DylanFedericoWX) October 9, 2024
This is at Margaritaville facing north towards Times Square.
Beach Talk Radio#MILTON #flwx pic.twitter.com/dndDN7kVRB
Storm surge has overtaken the pool at Margaritaville Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach, FL. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/PB8RdzpGeu
— Gage Goulding - KPRC 2 (@GageGoulding) October 9, 2024
Structures damaged by apparent tornado in Lake Placid, one minor injury reported
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Julia Musto
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office said multiple structures were damaged in Tropical Harbor Mobile Home Park in Lake Placid by an apparent tornado strike at around 2 p.m. EDT. Only one structure suffered significant damage and there was one minor injury reported.
Multiple structures were damaged in Tropical Harbor Mobile Home Park in Lake Placid by an apparent torn... https://t.co/haxq2VxcmT
— Highlands Co Sheriff (@HighCoSheriff) October 9, 2024
Possible tornado damage in Lake Placid, FL. Authorities say one person suffered a minor injury. The pictures were provided by @HighCoSheriff @wsvn pic.twitter.com/RXhBIl9y85
— Marisela Burgos (@MBurgosNews) October 9, 2024
Sarasota County emergency services are grounded
23:43
Julia Musto
At 5:39 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, our last patrol vehicle returned to Headquarters. Sustained wind speeds are too strong for emergency services to respond. We will now wait out the storm, just like you, and once it passes, we will begin our rescue and recovery process. pic.twitter.com/bhtJsVMauw
— Sarasota Police Department (@SarasotaPD) October 9, 2024
St. Lucie Sheriff’s Office is damaged by tornado
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Julia Musto
More than 285K customers without power
23:38
Julia Musto
More than 285,000 customers are now without power Wednesday night, according to tracker PowerOutage.US.
Abandoned dog left tied to fence on side of I-75 hours before Hurricane Milton hits
23:35
Julia Musto
Florida police found an abandoned dog tied to a fence on the side of a major interstate as Hurricane Milton races toward the state.
The Florida Highway Patrol in Tampa found what appears to be a bull terrier tied to a chicken-wire fence near Interstate 75 on Wednesday. The dog was already knee-deep in water when officers arrived, according to video shared by the Florida Highway Patrol.
“FHP Troopers rescued a dog left tied to a pole on I-75 near Bruce B Downs Blvd this morning,” the agency wrote on X. “Do NOT do this to your pets please.”
The animal is now safe with police.
The Independent’s Katie Hawkinson has more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hurricane-milton-abandoned-dog-tampa-florida-b2626808.html
USGS coast cams show water encroaching on Florida beaches
23:35
Julia Musto
#HurricaneMilton #Florida wave buoy and pressure sensor data is available on the #USGS Flood Event Viewer. https://t.co/riROeZwNwL
— USGS Coastal Change (@USGSCoastChange) October 9, 2024
CoastCams provide images of Madeira Beach and Sand Key, #FL. https://t.co/hN4CfjMsEP#coastalchange #hurricane #coastalchangehazards #flooding pic.twitter.com/Glj8nAB0lu
Tornado spotted at Loxahatchee Publix
23:34
Julia Musto
Another tornado spotted at the Publix on Southern in Loxahatchee.
— Lauren Olesky (@LoleskyWX) October 9, 2024
: Anne pic.twitter.com/FRRHR7SUvk
NWS Tampa warns residents of potential increasing tornado threat near Milton’s center
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Julia Musto
As conditions deteriorate thru this evening determine where your shelter within shelter will be. Your tornado threat will be increasing. If you are near the center as #Milton makes landfall, you may receive an Extreme Wind Warning!
— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) October 9, 2024
Follow these tips to find that location #FLwx pic.twitter.com/PfqZxw6lWF
Live from Sarasota as Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida
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Julia Musto
Bradenton sees structure fire amid Milton’s heavy rains
23:25
Julia Musto
Structure fire in the middle of Hurricane Milton South Bradenton Florida! pic.twitter.com/T10oVaEed7
— Adam Lucio ️ (@AdamLucioWX) October 9, 2024
5:05 p.m. Palma Sola Causeway pic.twitter.com/N6yKVCCd0j
— Bradenton Police Department (@BradentonPD) October 9, 2024
The Manatee River in Bradenton will likely see their highest surge ever recorded https://t.co/mfTMWP2LJY
— Chris Bruin (@TWCChrisBruin) October 9, 2024
Biden says he doesn’t know why Trump is spreading misinformation: ‘I just find it ... un-American'
23:20
Julia Musto
Reporter; Why do you think trump is spreading misinformation?
— Acyn (@Acyn) October 9, 2024
Biden: I don't know. I simply don't know. I used the phrase more than I ever used in my whole career, unAmerican. What are they taking about pic.twitter.com/dLg4dTzyVG
Biden slams MTG over ‘bizarre’ claim the government is controlling the weather: ‘It’s so stupid'
23:15
Julia Musto
Biden: Marjorie Taylor Greene is now saying the federal government is literally controlling the weather. We are controlling the weather. It is beyond ridiculous. It is so stupid. It's got to stop. pic.twitter.com/yyGCaLmVcZ
— Acyn (@Acyn) October 9, 2024
Milton’s eyewall is approaching the west coast of Florida
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Julia Musto
Milton’s eyewall approaching the coast — extreme wind warnings up includes Tampa pic.twitter.com/0WjKBS881z
— Rob Marciano (@RobMarciano) October 9, 2024
Florida's 'Lieutenant Dan' refuses to leave boat despite imminent Hurricane Milton landfall
23:05
Julia Musto
A Florida man nicknamed “Lieutenant Dan” — after Gary Sinise’s Forrest Gump character — refused to leave his boat as Hurricane Milton approached the state as a Category Three storm on Wednesday, 9 October.
The Independent’s Holy Patrick has more: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/florida-hurricane-milton-lieutenant-dan-b2626819.html
Life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds expected on west Florida peninsula tonight
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Julia Musto
5pm EDT Oct 9th Key Messages for #Hurricane #Milton:
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 9, 2024
Many hazards ongoing in association with the hurricane currently, with life-threatening storm surge & hurricane-force winds expected on west FL Peninsula tonight.https://t.co/LQEVorqXZH pic.twitter.com/2WEiFIfHqe
Biden says no one should be confused about Category 3 Milton’s impact: Storm still expected to be one of the ‘worst'
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Julia Musto
“No one should be confused. It’s still expected to be one of the most and worst, destructive hurricanes to hit Florida in over a century,” President Joe Biden said, speaking from the White House.
“Milton still carries incredible destructiveness,” he said, noting that storm surge is still expected to reach up to 13ft.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp warns coastal residents of Milton impacts
22:50
Julia Musto
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday urged residents of his state’s coastal counties to prepare for falling trees, power outages, and possible flooding from Hurricane Milton.
“We don’t think this is going to be a hard hit,” Kemp said. “But we want to over-prepare and hope this storm, for us at least, under-delivers.”
Today I had the opportunity to visit the @WaffleHouse Storm Center as we continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and prepare for Hurricane Milton. Thank you to the Waffle House Operations Team for your great work to prepare and inform the public during times like this. pic.twitter.com/gIBA3onKcl
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) October 8, 2024
With reporting from The Associated Press
Milton causing 28ft waves in the Gulf of Mexico
22:45
Julia Musto
#HurricaneMilton causing 28-foot waves in the Gulf of Mexico. Approaching west-central Florida as a Category 3 with 120 mph winds. Only 60 miles SW of #Sarasota. Wind gusts over 60 mph & rising storm surge now hitting SW FL coast. Landfall expected by 8 p.m. Stay safe! (CNN) https://t.co/VIPabnbzQ4
— Brian Pia (@brianpia) October 9, 2024
Tampa faces biggest evacuation in decades, authorities say
22:40
Julia Musto
“This the largest evacuation that we have done in the 53 years that I’ve been alive in Tampa, Florida. And this is definitely the storm of the century,” Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw told ABC News Live.
Florida power outages now exceed 157K as storm picks up
22:36
Julia Musto
More than 157,000 customers are without power in the Sunshine State, up from over 60,000 earlier in the afternoon, according to tracker PowerOutage.US.
Satellites capture Milton’s lightning over Florida
22:35
Julia Musto
Hurricane Milton hits Florida - as seen from space.
— CIRA (@CIRA_CSU) October 9, 2024
Abundant lightning can be seen in southern Florida, where numerous tornadoes occurred today. pic.twitter.com/1X7aQCnDX5
Tampa officials tell residents to ‘hunker down'
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Julia Musto
“Unless you really have a good reason to leave at this point, we suggest you just hunker down,” Polk County Emergency Management Director Paul Womble said in an update.
Flooding has made roads in the county impassable.
***POLK COUNTY TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
— Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd (@PolkCoSheriff) October 9, 2024
Due to flooding, we have two streets in Polk County that are impassable.
In Lakeland, Reynolds Road is flooded at Maine Avenue.
In Winter Haven, 42nd Street NW at Avenue Q NW is also flooded.
Please avoid these areas, and do not attempt to…
With reporting from The Associated Press
Sarasota police can’t rescue Floridians when winds exceed 45 mph
22:30
Julia Musto
Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche told CNN Wednesday that officers will stay on the streets until Milton’s winds top 45mph.
“If people need help, we’re not going to be able to come to them,” he said.
Here’s when Milton is expected to make landfall
22:25
Julia Musto
Hurricane Milton landfall now expected at 9PM-10PM ET somewhere between Madeira Beach & Sarasota, Florida. As of 5PM ET, Milton remains Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds. @livenowfox pic.twitter.com/HjE0eevTLW
— Josh Breslow (@JoshBreslowTV) October 9, 2024
President Biden to give Milton update at 5:30
22:20
Julia Musto
Major tornado captured in Fort Pierce
22:20
Julia Musto
OH MY GOD MAJOR TORNADO IN FORT PIERCE, FL RIGHT NOW PER TOWER CAMERA.
— Sekai Chandra (@Sekai_WX) October 9, 2024
TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY pic.twitter.com/ijwlHFuIm4
Video of the violent tornado in Fort Pierce, Florida.#flwx pic.twitter.com/fI9ujjK4xx
— Weather Track US (@weathertrackus) October 9, 2024
Taylor Swift donating $5M to Milton, Helene relief efforts
22:16
Julia Musto
AOC says people responsible for ‘hurricane machine’ are fossil fuel companies, politicians
22:15
Julia Musto
The hurricane “machine” is climate change.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) October 9, 2024
Cooler ocean temperatures slow hurricane development.
As temps rise, more hurricanes grow.
The Gulf of Mexico is a major location for warming water.
The people who bear responsibility are fossil fuel co’s + the politicians they buy.
National Weather Service in Tampa warns of debris becoming ‘flying missiles’
22:10
Julia Musto
Winds from #Milton can destroy buildings & manufactured homes. Signs, roofing material, & other items left outside can become flying missiles.
— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) October 9, 2024
Be sure to have this alert active on your phone & go to your shelter within shelter if you receive it. #HunkerDown #FLwx pic.twitter.com/QugsQmxkND
NOAA Satellite images show Milton winds
22:05
Julia Musto
This composite imagery from @NOAA's #GOESEast satellite helps show the wind speed and direction at various levels of the atmosphere around #HurricaneMilton this afternoon.
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) October 9, 2024
Latest on #Milton: https://t.co/UXM5YwHjlv https://t.co/uvy0KfiAes pic.twitter.com/Uz8JSi3tH2
Category 3 Milton moving on northeast track
22:03
Julia Musto
The National Hurricane Center said the center of Milton will make landfall near or just south of the Tampa Bay region Wednesday evening.
Hurricane #Milton Advisory 19: Milton Approaching the Coast of West-Central Florida. Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Damaging Winds, and Flooding Rains Expected Across Portions of Central and Southwestern Florida. https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 9, 2024
More than half of gas stations in Tampa, St. Petersburg are out of fuel
22:00
Julia Musto
More than 60 percent of gas stations in Tampa and St. Petersburg are out of fuel, according to GasBuddy.
Across the state, more than 20 percent are out.
With reporting from The Associated Press
Hurricane researchers fly into Milton to deploy scientific instruments
22:00
Julia Musto
.@NOAA_AOML hurricane researchers & @NOAA_HurrHunter are flying into #HurricaneMilton to deploy instruments, like this dropsonde, that collect critical data to improve @NHC_Atlantic forecasts.
— NOAA Research (@NOAAResearch) October 9, 2024
*For info on Hurricane Milton visit https://t.co/GN7MrrVRgY & https://t.co/2xiEtHTuSk pic.twitter.com/6Rl3yaIFM6
Our researchers are onboard the P-3 to gather important meteorological data. Today’s mission involves a figure 4 flight path and deploying dropsondes, AXBTs, wave drifters and the Black Swift drone.
— NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab (@NOAA_AOML) October 9, 2024
These observations are used to make forecasts about Milton’s path and intensity. pic.twitter.com/77baKqq2Qh
Coast Guard rescues mariner after sailboat becomes disabled
21:58
Julia Musto
#AlwaysReady A @USCG Station Key West boat crew rescued a mariner after their sailboat became disabled, Tues., 41 mi. SW of #KeyWest. The boat crew transferred him to shore w/ no reported medical concerns. Follow local government guidance for Hurricane #Milton. @NWSKeyWest #SAR pic.twitter.com/AtieSFTjT4
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) October 9, 2024
Pasco County warns this is ‘last chance’ to evacuate
21:56
Julia Musto
Important @pascofirerescue UPDATE: Chief Ryan Guynn gives an update from the #PascoCounty Emergency Operations Center ahead of #HurricaneMilton. pic.twitter.com/1SPJ1fiiKQ
— Pasco County PIO (@PascoCountyPIO) October 9, 2024
Duke Energy president says Milton response will be more about rebuilding infrastructure in 'many places’
21:55
Julia Musto
"In many places, this will be more about rebuilding the infrastructure than it will be restoring it." - @DE_FloridaPresident
— Duke Energy (@DukeEnergy) October 9, 2024
Our crews are preparing for Hurricane #Milton which is expected to cause widespread equipment damage and extended outage times. @FOX13News pic.twitter.com/6wrUQxnUuC
Florida National Guard positioned ahead of Milton
21:50
Julia Musto
The #FLNG has Soldiers and Airmen positioned throughout the state, engaged in preparation efforts to support mission readiness and civilian needs as they arise. We are here for you now, and always.#Right #Ready #Relevant #Alwaysready #Alwaysthere #Milton pic.twitter.com/kHkr6m4Dod
— FloridaNationalGuard (@FLGuard) October 9, 2024
Surge pushes in on Fort Myers Beach
21:46
Julia Musto
Fort Myers Beach at 4:30 PM Wednesday, surge beginning to push in. pic.twitter.com/2JlW0he2Tp
— Allyson Rae (@AllysonRaeWx) October 9, 2024
Space station posts stunning views of Milton
21:45
Julia Musto
Hurricane #Milton is pictured as a Category 5 storm in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Yucatan Peninsula from the space station on Oct. 8, 2024. pic.twitter.com/S7Hpe5GFMp
— International Space Station (@Space_Station) October 9, 2024
Milton position shifting, now just 100 miles southwest of Tampa
21:43
Julia Musto
The 4PM Milton position is northwest (left) of the NHC track. When this happens over the ocean, no one notices. When it happens and may make the difference between catastrophic surge, or limited surge, everyone cares.
— Craig Setzer, CCM (@CraigSetzer) October 9, 2024
I'm genuinely hoping we get a hard right turn here, but I am… pic.twitter.com/4HOUJG1ZjC
When you can’t afford to flee an imminent disaster: The Floridians unable to evacuate before Hurricane Milton
21:40
Mike Bedigan
Hurricane Milton is expected to slam into Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday night, bringing devastating winds, life-threatening storm surge and flash floods.
Millions of Floridians have been ordered to evacuate, but not everyone has a place to go. Some residents who find themselves stuck in Milton’s path have said they simply can’t afford to leave.
Katie Hawkinson has more:
Southwestern Florida streets starting to flood, NWS says
21:37
Julia Musto
Starting to receive several reports of street flooding across coastal communities in southwestern Florida.
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) October 9, 2024
Given #Milton's fast forward speed, the increase in water levels may be sudden.
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH SALTWATER! pic.twitter.com/V4lWnU9GrD
Social media video captures crane spinning in Tampa
21:36
Julia Musto
Wind from Hurricane Milton is picking up and this crane is starting to spin in Tampa. pic.twitter.com/rdfX5QrCN5
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) October 9, 2024
WH preparations for Milton include 40M liters of water, 20M meals
21:35
Julia Musto
The Biden-Harris Administration continues to make urgent and life-saving preparations for Hurricane Milton. pic.twitter.com/7WYiASd5gW
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 9, 2024
Florida twice as likely to be hit by hurricanes like Milton thanks to climate crisis
21:30
Julia Musto
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center closes ahead of Milton
21:29
Julia Musto
Kennedy has entered HURCON I ahead of Hurricane #Milton's approach.
— NASA's Kennedy Space Center (@NASAKennedy) October 9, 2024
The center is now closed, with the exception of essential emergency response personnel and Ride Out Team members.
For more updates, continue to check our Operating Status: https://t.co/MeNApgTt27 pic.twitter.com/1WXmwChwIO
Gov. DeSantis urges residents to evacuate while they still can before Hurricane Milton hits
21:25
Julia Musto
Watch: Hurricane Milton's unprecedented rapid intensification
21:20
Mike Bedigan
Tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall spreading inland across the Florida peninsula
21:18
Julia Musto
4PM EDT #Milton Position Update: Tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall spreading inland across the Florida peninsula. Visit https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ for the latest pic.twitter.com/aXRGEW0ZsS
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) October 9, 2024
Dog rescued by Florida authorities is safe
21:17
Julia Musto
Update: The dog rescued by @FHPTampa is safe and receiving care. Troopers brought him to a vet, where he was examined for injuries and received a clean bill of health. pic.twitter.com/cut1jv7cBe
— FLHSMV (@FLHSMV) October 9, 2024
Photos show moments ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall
21:15
Julia Musto
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stresses importance of trusted sources of information
21:14