The Gulf coast of Florida is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Milton’s winds and expected huge storm surge. Almost all of Florida’s west coast was under a hurricane warning early on Tuesday, as the storm and its 155mph winds crept toward the state. Florida is is gearing up for what could be its biggest evacuation in seven years, with landfall projected for Wednesday or early Thursday in the Tampa Bay area. Weather officials said Milton was expected to bring heavy rainfall, flooding, a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds

Source: The Guardian October 08, 2024 10:09 UTC