Floridians on Wednesday had one final day to evacuate or hunker down ahead of the Category 5 Hurricane Milton, potentially one of the most destructive ever to hit the Gulf Coast of Florida. 2 6 A man puts hurricane shutters over the glass window of a business as Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. (Reuters)Officials from U.S. President Joe Biden to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned people in evacuation zones to get out or risk death. 3 6 People board up businesses as Hurricane Milton approaches Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. (Reuters)Milton packed maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, putting it at the highest level on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale. 6 6 A man buys wood to protect his house before the arrival of Hurricane Milton, in Orlando, Florida, U.S (Reuters)"My wife's happy. RELATED TOPICS Hurricane Milton Florida

Source: The Telegraph October 09, 2024 06:05 UTC