Hurricane Milton

2024 - 10 - 7

Hold onto Your Umbrellas! Hurricane Milton Rains on Florida's Parade 🌀

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Florida is on high alert as Hurricane Milton gains strength in the Gulf – find out why even your umbrella might not be enough!

As Floridians lick their wounds from the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, they find themselves gearing up for yet another tropical tempest: Hurricane Milton. Unlike your average elusive Aussie summer storm, this one is shaping up to be a serious contender with a mouthful of winds reaching heights of 85 mph! Meteorologists are closely monitoring this brewing storm as it swirls aggressively over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, threatening to unleash its fury on unsuspecting coastal areas. Buckle up, everyone, the hurricane parade isn't over yet!

By Sunday, Hurricane Milton had already transitioned from a mild Category 1 to a major hurricane at an electrifying pace. With maps tracking its every movement, predictions show that the Tampa Bay area could bear the brunt of Milton's wrath by the middle of the week. Residents have been busy stocking up on supplies, with grocery stores resembling the Black Friday of hurricane preparedness, as people hoard bottled water, batteries, and those oh-so-essential snacks!

As the storm approaches, the ramifications are starting to ripple through local institutions. The University of South Florida has already canceled classes on both Monday and Tuesday, urging students to stay safe as high winds and heavy rainfall are forecasted to sweep through. Even outside of Florida, various areas like Glynn County are forecasting tropical storm-force winds, as gusts of 30-40 mph already loom on the horizon. Talk about a wild week ahead for East Coast weather!

While we hope for the best for our friends in the path of Hurricane Milton, it's crucial to remember that the ocean is an unpredictable beast. Did you know that hurricanes have been around for millions of years and were historically named after saints? Thankfully, these days hurricanes come with more forewarnings, allowing Floridians to prepare appropriately for weather that could throw a wrench into their beach plans!

And here’s an interesting tidbit: Hurricane Milton wasn’t even on the radar last week! With rapid intensification now in play, it’s a reminder of how quickly nature can change course. So as Milton heads toward Florida, let’s keep our fingers crossed that it weakens and spares the Sunshine State any further turmoil!

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Florida bracing for Hurricane Milton (Weatherzone)

Less than 2 weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated multiple southeastern U.S. states, another major hurricane is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico and is set ...

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Map: Track Hurricane Milton's path, forecast and status (NBC News)

Hurricane Milton is expected to continue to develop rapidly as it crosses warm water in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Maps: Tracking Hurricane Milton (The New York Times)

Milton was a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico early Monday Eastern time, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

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Live Map: Track the path of Hurricane Milton (PBS NewsHour)

Milton quickly intensified Sunday and is on track to become a major hurricane with the Tampa Bay area in its sights, putting Florida on edge and triggering ...

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Milton to become a major hurricane Monday as it barrels toward ... (USA TODAY)

Milton's sustained winds reached 85 mph and are "continuing to rapidly intensify," the National Hurricane Center said after the storm's winds increased by 40 ...

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Hurricane Milton: Updates (The Current)

Glynn County could experience tropical storm force winds, with gusts between 30-40 mph likely starting on Wednesday morning. Heavy Rainfall Potential: The ...

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Hurricane Milton growing stronger as it blows toward Florida's ... (Business Standard)

Hurricane Milton quickly intensified on Sunday and is on track to become a major hurricane with the Tampa Bay area in its sights, putting Florida on edge ...

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USF update on Hurricane Milton (University of South Florida)

On Monday, Oct. 7, no in-person classes will be held, and all campuses will be closed. All classes are canceled and all campuses will be closed on Tuesday, ...

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Hurricane Milton strengthens as it heads towards storm-ravaged ... (Aljazeera.com)

Florida governor warns residents of 'major impacts' as storm could make landfall in southeastern US state by midweek.

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Hurricane Milton gaining strength fast, expected to hit Florida as a ... (CBS News)

A quickly intensifying storm grew into Hurricane Milton on Sunday less than a day after it developed in the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters with the National ...

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Hurricane watch issued for portions of Florida as Milton continues to ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Hurricane, storm surge and tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of Florida as Hurricane Milton strengthens.

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Hurricane Milton strengthens, triggers storm surge warnings for ... (NBC News)

Life-threatening storm surges are due to hit Florida's Gulf Coast this week with the arrival of Hurricane Milton, which is strengthening over the southern ...

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Hurricane Milton: What to know Monday on the Treasure Coast (TCPalm)

With storm data showing Hurricane Milton's projected landfall south of Tampa, a National Hurricane Center official said even though it's still too early to ...

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Milton increases to a Category 2 hurricane as Florida prepares for ... (ABC News)

Hurricane Milton was strengthening over the southern Gulf of Mexico as storm surge and hurricane watches for parts of Florida and a hurricane warning for the ...

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Hurricane Milton explodes into Category 3 on track to Florida Gulf ... (CNN)

Hurricane Milton explodes into Category 3 on track to Florida Gulf Coast · What we're covering · Milton is a dangerous major hurricane. Here's where it's headed.

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Hurricane Milton now Category 3 as it targets Florida landfall by mid ... (WJXT News4JAX)

Milton continued to strengthen early Monday over the southern Gulf of Mexico, becoming a Category 3 storm with 120 mph sustained winds, as of 7 a.m. Monday.

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Hurricane Milton: Dire scenario looms for Florida (Axios)

The storm is rapidly intensifying on Monday and could make a run at Cat. 5 status for a time.

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As Hurricane Milton intensifies, Florida could see its largest ... (NPR)

Milton became a Category 3 storm early Monday and is expected to continue to strengthen before making landfall in Florida midweek. The state could see its ...

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Live updates: Sarasota-Manatee can expect 8-12 feet of storm surge ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and potential Category 4 winds. Residents prepare for flooding.

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Milton now a Category 3 hurricane, roars toward Florida coast: Live ... (USA TODAY)

Milton is forecast to become a Category 4 hurricane, with winds of 145 mph before it makes landfall on Wednesday.

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Hurricane Milton Is A Category 4 Headed Toward Florida—Here's ... (Forbes)

Tropical storm warnings cover much of the same area in Florida, with the addition of the Florida Keys, and a storm surge warning is in effect near Charlotte ...

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Hurricane Milton intensifies to category 4 as Florida braces for 'major ... (The Guardian)

Storm could make landfall on Wednesday as state prepares what could be biggest evacuation since 2017.

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Hurricane Milton nears Category 5 status as it barrels toward Florida (Pensacola News Journal)

Hurricane Milton, now a Cat 4 storm, is barreling toward Florida's Gulf Coast with maximum wind speeds around 155 mph, just 2 mph shy of Cat 5 status.

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Hurricane Milton live updates: Storm now a Category 5 as Florida ... (NBC News)

The storm is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, amid a number of evacuation warnings, as the state still recovers from Hurricane ...

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Preparedness ... (flgov.com)

ET, Hurricane Milton is located about 720 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. Milton is forecast to move near or just ...

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Hurricane Milton heads for Florida: Predicted path and what to expect (Aljazeera.com)

Evacuation orders have been issued as Florida braces for new storm while still reeling from Hurricane Helene.

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Hurricane Milton Is A Category 5 Headed Toward Florida—Here's ... (Forbes)

Milton is likely to hit Florida on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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MacDill evacuates planes, personnel as Hurricane Milton approaches (DefenseNews.com)

Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm as it passed through the Gulf of Mexico, and follows a strike from Hurricane Helene.

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