October 10, 2024
Everything that you would want if you’re looking for a storm to go absolutely berserk is what Milton had.
Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach commenting on Hurricane Milton.
Why It Matters: Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night near Sarasota, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph. Milton has since weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moves through Florida. More than 3 million homes and businesses are without power as of Thursday morning. Prior to the heavy rain and powerful winds, multiple deadly tornadoes hit the state as more than 50 counties received evacuation orders. While the damage has yet to be assessed and we will know more of the impact throughout Thursday, prior to Milton making landfall, the National Hurricane Center said that “Milton has the potential to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record for west-central Florida.“
Read More: More than 3 million without power after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding (The Associated Press)
Here’s what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual (The Associated Press)
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by Emily Hooker, based in Texas
