Hurricane Milton has unleashed its fury on Florida, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The storm, which prompted mandatory evacuation orders for 5.9 million people across the state, made landfall near Siesta Key, hitting Tampa with the northern wall of the storm.
Prior to the eye reaching land, tornadoes tore through Florida’s Atlantic coast, resulting in fatalities among residents of a retirement home near Fort Pierce. Although Milton was downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 1 storm, the threat of storm surges and catastrophic flash floods still looms large. This comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in Florida and other states.
The relentless power of Hurricane Milton serves as a stark reminder of the destructive force of nature, leaving many communities in Florida reeling from the impact. As emergency responders continue their efforts to assess the damage and provide assistance to those affected, the resilience of Floridians is once again put to the test in the face of Mother Nature’s wrath.
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Video “LIVE: Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction in Florida” was uploaded on 10/10/2024 to Youtube Channel The Times and The Sunday Times